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Starting current Start-up of a three-phase, asynchronous motor is characterized by:

A high inrush current, approximately 14 In for 10 to 15 ms
A starting current, approximately 7.2 In for 5 to 30 seconds
Return to the rated current after the starting time.

Starting time Time after which the motor ceases to draw the starting current and falls back to the
operating current Ir ( In).

Thermal image of the rotor The thermal image models the thermal behaviour of a motor rotor and stator, taking
and stator into account temperature rise caused by overloads or successive starts, and the
cooling constants. For each motor power rating, the algorithm takes into account a

Thermal protection Protection against overcurrents following an inverse time curve I2t = constant, which

Tripping occurs after a time delay that decreases with increasing current.

Trip class The trip class determines the trip curve of the thermal protection device for a motor
IEC 60947-4-1
maximum durations, in seconds, for motor starting with a starting current of 7.2 Ir,
where Ir is the thermal setting indicated on the motor rating plate.

Under-load protection (Iund) This function steps in when the driven load is too low. It detects a set minimum phase
current which signals incorrect operation of the driven machine. In the example of a
pump, under-load protection detects when the pump is no longer primed.

Electronic trip unit (MicroLogic)

neutral if it exists. For MicroLogic, the measurements are provided by built-in current
sensors linked to an analog-digital converter with a high sampling frequency. The
measurement values are continuously compared by the ASIC to the protection
settings. If a setting is overrun, a Mitop release trips the circuit-breaker operating
mechanism.

thermal-magnetic trip units. It also provides a wider range of protection functions.

Magnetic release Release actuated by a coil or a lever. A major increase in the current (e.g. a

moves a core. This trips the circuit breaker operating mechanism. Action is
instantaneous. The pick-up setting may be adjustable.

energy of the arc and that is independent of the other protection functions. It
operates extremely fast, before the other protection functions. It is an additional
safety function that operates before the others in the event of a very high short-
circuit.

Release Device, mechanically connected to a mechanical switching device (e.g. a circuit

IEC 60947-1 breaker), which releases the holding means and permits the opening or the closing
of the switching device. For circuit breakers, releases are often integrated in a trip
unit.

Shunt release (MX) This type of release operates when supplied with current. The MX release provokes
circuit-breaker opening when it receives a pulse-type or maintained command.

Thermal-magnetic trip unit Trip unit combining thermal protection for overloads and magnetic protection.

Thermal release
rise threshold that is a function of the current and its duration (I2t curve = constant,
which is representative of temperature rise in cables), the bimetal strip bends and
releases the circuit-breaker opening mechanism. The pick-up setting may be
adjustable.

Undervoltage release (MN) This type of release operates when the supply voltage drops below the set minimum.
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For all TMD curves:
Values are given for 40 °C ambiant, Ir = 1xIn, 3 poles loaded, cold start.
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For Ir = k x In, read the time corresponding to 1/k times given current.
For 1 pole tripping, read the time corresponding to 0.85 times given current.
For hot start (0.9 x Ir), divide max. time by 2, min. time by 4.
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For Ir = k x In, read the time corresponding to 1/k times given current.
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For hot start (0.9 x Ir), divide max. time by 2, min. time by 4.

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