MCB Characteristic Curves

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MCB Characteristic Curves

Characteristic curve is the curve between release current and tripping time.
MCB have:
Type B characteristic curves.
Type C characteristic curves.
Type D characteristic curves.

They are shown below,

The classification of Type B, C or D is based on fault current rating at which


magnetic operation occurs to provide short time protection (typically less
than 100ms) against short circuits. It is important that equipment having
high inrush currents should not cause the circuit-breaker to trip
unnecessarily, and yet the device should trip in the event of a short-circuit
current that could damage the circuit cables.
Type B devices are generally suitable for domestic applications. They may
also be used in light commercial applications where switching surges are low
or non-existent. Type B devices are designed to trip at fault currents of 3-5
tomes rated current. For example a 10A device will trip at 30-50A.
Type B devices should only be used in domestic situations where high inrush
currents are unlikely.

(Schneider-MCB-10-Amp-Single-Pole-Type-B) C60HB B10 POWER, C6

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