Circuit breaker
A switching device that can interrupt a circuit, with specified fault-interruption capability.
Switching, protection, transformers and power equipment used in electrical distribution drawings. Explore 182 references, with original explanations and public primary sources.
A switching device that can interrupt a circuit, with specified fault-interruption capability.
A switching device providing an electrical isolation function.
A switch with a specified capability to make and break normal load current.
A switch used to connect an identified circuit section to earth.
An overcurrent protective element that interrupts a circuit by melting its fuse link.
A common conductive connection distributing power to connected circuits.
Equipment transferring electrical power between winding circuits.
An electrical motor load connected to its switching and protective equipment.
A capacitive component or bank identified with its circuit function and ratings.
The device-function number identifying an AC circuit breaker.
The device-function number used for a line-switching or disconnecting device in its documented application.
A generic arrangement object linking switching equipment to its manufacturer drawings.
A distribution assembly represented by a generic envelope in an arrangement drawing.
A secondary-distribution switchgear assembly with a selected combination of switching functions.
A circuit breaker interrupts one pole of a circuit.
A thermal circuit breaker uses a temperature-responsive trip mechanism to detect sustained overload.
A thermal-magnetic breaker combines overload response with a magnetic response to high current.
A current-limiting breaker reduces the fault-current peak and energy passed to downstream equipment within its documented operating range.
An RCCB operates on residual current and has no integral overcurrent protection.
An RCBO combines residual-current operation with overcurrent protection in one device.
A breaker undervoltage release changes the breaker operating condition when its control voltage falls below the specified range.
A breaker electronic trip unit measures current and applies configured protection functions.
An MCB is a compact low-voltage circuit breaker commonly used for final circuits and auxiliary supplies.
An MCCB is a low-voltage circuit breaker built in a moulded insulating case.
An ACB is a low-voltage circuit breaker using air as its interrupting medium.
An additional pole is a separately drawn part of a multipole circuit breaker.
A switch-disconnector combines operational switching with an isolation function.
A lockable disconnector has a mechanism that can retain the isolation position under a specified locking arrangement.
A lockable switch-disconnector combines an isolation-capable switching device with a documented locking provision.
A three-position disconnector selects between two paths and an intermediate position.
A semiconductor power switch controls a power path electronically.
A unidirectional semiconductor switch has a specified direction for its power conduction or control behaviour.
A two-pole power switch operates two circuit conductors through a common device.
A normally-open disconnector auxiliary contact provides a separate indication or permissive circuit associated with the disconnector mechanism.
A normally-closed disconnector auxiliary contact is closed in the documented unactuated reference state.
A fused switch combines a switching function with fuse protection.
A fuse-switch uses a fuse-link or fuse carrier as part of its moving switching contact system.
An additional fused-switch pole represents another conductor of a common multipole device.
A gG fuse-link provides full-range overcurrent protection for general applications within its documented ratings.
An aM fuse-link is a partial-range fuse used for motor-circuit short-circuit protection.
A gM fuse-link is a motor-circuit fuse with a characteristic chosen for starting and fault conditions.
A single-phase two-winding transformer transfers energy between separate primary and secondary windings.
A screened transformer includes a documented screen between windings.
A three-winding transformer couples three windings through its magnetic system.
An adjustable-ratio transformer includes a documented means of varying its voltage ratio.
A single-phase autotransformer uses a winding portion shared electrically by its input and output circuits.
A three-phase star-connected autotransformer has electrically shared winding portions arranged in a three-phase star connection.
A star-delta transformer connects one winding set in star and the other in delta.
A delta-star transformer provides a delta-connected winding and a star-connected winding.
A delta-delta transformer uses delta-connected windings on both sides.
A star-star transformer has star-connected windings on both sides.
A star-zigzag transformer combines a star-connected winding set with a zigzag-connected set.
A star-star-delta transformer includes two star-connected winding sets and a delta tertiary winding.
A delta winding connects three phase windings in a closed loop.
An open-delta arrangement uses an incomplete delta connection for a specified transformer or measurement purpose.
A star winding joins one end of each phase winding at a common point.
An accessible-neutral star winding brings the common star point to a documented terminal.
A zigzag winding interconnects portions of phase windings in a specified arrangement.
A three-phase capacitor assembly provides a documented reactive-power function connected to the power circuit.
A reactor is an inductive component used for a documented power-circuit purpose.
An iron-core reactor uses a documented magnetic core to provide its inductive characteristic.
A gapped-core inductor includes a documented air gap in its magnetic circuit.
An adjustable-core inductor varies its documented inductive characteristic through a magnetic adjustment.
A single-phase AC motor represents a load supplied from a documented single-phase source.
A single-phase motor with an associated fan identifies the driven function as well as the electrical load.
A three-phase AC motor is a load supplied from three documented phases.
A three-phase motor with fan identifies an electrically driven ventilation or cooling load.
A wound-rotor induction motor includes a rotor winding arrangement with documented external connections.
A synchronous motor operates with a documented synchronous relationship to the electrical supply.
A DC motor represents a documented DC electrical load whose armature and any field winding arrangements need to be identified.
A permanent-magnet DC motor uses a permanent magnetic field rather than a separately connected field winding.
A series-excited DC motor connects its documented field winding in series with the armature circuit.
A separately excited DC motor has a documented field circuit supplied separately from the armature circuit.
An air circuit breaker interrupts a low-voltage power circuit and occupies a substantial assembly compartment.
A moulded-case breaker combines circuit switching and overcurrent protection in an insulated case.
A miniature breaker is a compact protective device commonly arranged in rows on a rail or distribution-board support.
An RCCB detects residual current and opens its associated circuit, with its function specified independently of overcurrent protection.
An RCBO combines residual-current and overcurrent functions in one device.
A DC breaker is selected to interrupt a specified direct-current circuit.
A motor-protection breaker provides switching and specified motor-circuit protective functions.
A switch disconnector provides the specified switching and isolation function for a power circuit.
A fuse-switch assembly combines a switching arrangement with replaceable fuses.
A fuse holder supports and connects a replaceable fuse selected for the circuit.
A line reactor is an inductive device placed in a power circuit for a specified application.
A control transformer supplies an auxiliary circuit at the specified voltage.
A capacitor bank supplies reactive power compensation under the specified control scheme.
An active harmonic filter uses controlled power electronics for its specified compensation functions.
A surge protective device limits specified transient overvoltages through its connected protection paths.
A flexible busbar connection joins selected conductors or equipment terminals.
A busbar assembly carries power through a defined set of conductors and supports.
A support insulator locates and separates busbar conductors within an assembly.
A tap-off unit connects an outgoing circuit to the selected busbar trunking system.
A motor control centre groups motor feeder equipment into an assembly.
AutomationDirect LR Series line reactors is a ac line reactor product family referenced for electrical equipment layout.
AutomationDirect Gladiator CFS disconnects is a fuse-switch disconnector product family referenced for electrical equipment layout.
AutomationDirect WMZT miniature circuit breakers is a miniature circuit breaker product family referenced for electrical equipment layout.
AutomationDirect Edison Class T fuses is a fuse holder product family referenced for electrical equipment layout.
Fuji Electric BM3 manual motor starters is a motor-protection circuit breaker product family referenced for electrical equipment layout.
Fuji Electric G-Twin Lambda circuit breakers is a moulded-case circuit breaker product family referenced for electrical equipment layout.
Fuji Electric G-Twin circuit breakers is a moulded-case circuit breaker product family referenced for electrical equipment layout.
Fuji Electric EA-UL / SA-UL circuit breakers is a moulded-case circuit breaker product family referenced for electrical equipment layout.
Fuji Electric EG-UL / SG-UL circuit breakers is a moulded-case circuit breaker product family referenced for electrical equipment layout.
Terasaki TemPower AT air circuit breakers is a air circuit breaker product family referenced for electrical equipment layout.
Terasaki / NHP TemBreak 1 legacy MCCBs is a moulded-case circuit breaker product family referenced for electrical equipment layout.
Schneider Electric MasterPact MTZ is a air circuit breaker product family referenced for electrical equipment layout.
Schneider Electric MasterPacT MTZ Active is a air circuit breaker product family referenced for electrical equipment layout.
Schneider Electric ComPacT NSX, new generation is a moulded-case circuit breaker product family referenced for electrical equipment layout.
Schneider Electric ComPacT NSXm, new generation is a moulded-case circuit breaker product family referenced for electrical equipment layout.
Schneider Electric ComPacT for DC networks, new generation is a dc circuit breaker product family referenced for electrical equipment layout.
Schneider Electric Compact INS/INV is a switch disconnector product family referenced for electrical equipment layout.
Schneider Electric Acti9 iC60 is a miniature circuit breaker product family referenced for electrical equipment layout.
Schneider Electric Acti9 iC60 RCBO is a residual-current breaker with overcurrent protection product family referenced for electrical equipment layout.
Schneider Electric TeSys GV2, LC is a motor-protection circuit breaker product family referenced for electrical equipment layout.
Schneider Electric PowerLogic PFC Capacitor Banks is a power-factor-correction capacitor bank product family referenced for electrical equipment layout.
ABB MNS switchgear is a low-voltage switchgear lineup product family referenced for electrical equipment layout.
ABB ReliaGear SG switchgear is a low-voltage switchgear lineup product family referenced for electrical equipment layout.
ABB UniGear switchgear is a medium-voltage switchgear lineup product family referenced for electrical equipment layout.
A medium-voltage switchgear lineup groups specified switching, protection and connection panels.
A low-voltage switchgear lineup groups specified incoming, outgoing and bus-section equipment.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for circuit breaker, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for thermal circuit breaker, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for thermal-magnetic circuit breaker, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for current-limiting circuit breaker, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for circuit breaker with undervoltage release, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for circuit breaker with electronic trip unit, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for disconnector, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for switch-disconnector, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for lockable disconnector, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for lockable switch-disconnector, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for fused switch, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for fuse, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for fuse-switch, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for power transformer, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for electrostatically screened transformer, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for three-winding transformer, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for adjustable-ratio transformer, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for single-phase autotransformer, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for reactor, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for iron-core reactor, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for gapped-core inductor, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for adjustable-core inductor, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for single-phase ac motor, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for three-phase ac motor, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for wound-rotor induction motor, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for dc motor, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
IEEE-oriented graphical reference for permanent-magnet dc motor, with public vendor evidence and drawing-reading notes.
An isolation qualifier identifies the documented disconnector function attached to a switching representation.
This qualifier identifies combined switching and isolation in the associated representation.
A breaker-function qualifier identifies automatic interruption capability in the compound representation.
This qualifier marks the power-contactor function of the associated switching device.
This connection qualifier identifies a two-phase winding arrangement in the publisher's reference family.
This qualifier identifies the publisher's partial-V three-phase winding form.
This qualifier identifies a four-phase winding form with an accessible connection described by the publisher as accessible ground.
A T winding qualifier identifies the publisher's three-phase T connection form.
This qualifier identifies a six-phase winding arrangement using the publisher's double-delta form.
A polygon winding qualifier identifies the publisher's six-phase polygon connection.
This qualifier identifies a six-phase winding connected at a common star point.
This qualifier identifies the publisher's six-phase double-zigzag form with an accessible connection.
A direct-current qualifier identifies the supply character associated with a circuit or device.
An alternating-current qualifier identifies the supply character of a represented circuit.
This qualifier distinguishes rectified current with a remaining alternating component.
This representation distinguishes the publisher's three-phase motor form with four indicated connections.
This representation identifies the publisher's asynchronous motor form with series excitation.
This representation distinguishes star-connected stator and a starter arrangement associated with the rotor circuit.
This form identifies the publisher's six-pole asynchronous motor representation.
This representation distinguishes the publisher's single-phase AC motor with series connection.
This representation identifies a single-phase synchronous machine function.
This representation identifies linear motion produced by a permanent-magnet DC machine.
This representation identifies a permanent-magnet stepping-motor function.
This representation distinguishes the publisher's derived or shunt-excitation DC motor form.
A bus-tap representation identifies a branch from a bus in a simplified power circuit.
A conductor group represents the documented phase conductors of a circuit shown individually.
This reference identifies the publisher's Dy5 transformer connection form with delta/star winding topology.
This reference identifies the publisher's Dd6 transformer connection form with delta/delta winding topology.
This reference identifies the publisher's Yd5 transformer connection form with star/delta winding topology.
This reference identifies the publisher's Yy6 transformer connection form with star/star winding topology.
This reference identifies the publisher's Yd11 transformer connection form with star/delta winding topology.
This reference identifies the publisher's Dy11 transformer connection form with delta/star winding topology.
This reference identifies the publisher's Dz0 transformer connection form with delta/zigzag winding topology.
This reference identifies the publisher's Yz5 transformer connection form with star/zigzag winding topology.
This reference identifies the publisher's Dz6 transformer connection form with delta/zigzag winding topology.
This reference identifies the publisher's Yz11 transformer connection form with star/zigzag winding topology.