CIRCUIT BREAKER

TRIPPING SCHEMES

1 - Relay with make type contact.

2 - Relay with break type contact.
1) Relay with make type contact: The relays are connected in the stare, and contacts
of each relay are connected in parallel and this parallel unit of contacts is connected in series with
breaker trip coil to battery supply.
When a fault occurs the relay will close the contact by which the tripping circuit is completed hence
the trip coil of the breaker is energized which opens the circuit breaker along with its auxiliary switch.
When the supply of current to fault path is stopped, the relay contact comes to normal position, then
the trip coil is de-energized.
2) Relay with break type contact:
The tripping circuit drives energy from the main supply source through C.T’s
secondary coil. The relay elements and the trip coil of each phase of the circuit
breaker are connected in series and are connected as to form a star connection. At
normal condition, the relay contacts are closed and hence no current flow through
the breaker trip coil. When a fault occurs, the relay contacts are opened and circuit
breaker trip coil is energized to open the circuit breaker.
‫ن‬: What is the difference between MCB and MCCB??
Point of Difference MCB MCCB
Full Form Miniature Circuit Breaker Moulded Case Circuit Breaker

Definition An automatic electrical switch designed to protect low-voltage A circuit breaker that protects higher current circuits from
circuits and appliances from overcurrent and short circuits electrical overloads and short circuits

Current Rating Usually up to 125A Typically ranges from 16A to 1600A

Short Circuit Time Faster turn-around time (milliseconds) Slower turn-around time (milliseconds to seconds)

Short Circuit Current Rating Lower short circuit current ratings, up to 15kA Higher short circuit current ratings, often up to 100kA

Remote Operation Usually not equipped with remote operation capabilities May have remote operation options for opening and closing the
circuit breaker

Interrupting Current Rating Lower interrupting capacity compared to MCCBs, often up to Higher interrupting capacity, suitable for more demanding
1800A. applications, often going up to 200kA.

Number of Poles Usually 1, 2, or 3-poles Typically 3-poles (some models may have 4-poles)

Trip Circuit Fixed tripping circuits Movable tripping circuits

Trip Characteristics Fixed, non-adjustable trip characteristics, generally suitable for Adjustable or fixed trip characteristics, suitable for various
general-purpose applications applications and coordination needs

Applications Residential, commercial, and light industrial applications that Industrial, commercial, and heavy-duty applications that require
require lower current requirements. higher current ratings and better protection capabilities.
 (G.R) Green&Redd Indicating Light

(CS) Control Switch

(PR) Protective Relay

(Lsb) Motor Cutoff Switch

Y) Anti-Pump Relay
(SR) Spring Release
(M) Spring Charging Motor

(LC) Latch Check Switch

( | | |/| ) Auxiliary Switch (TC) Trip Coil
( | | ) Auxiliary Switch Contact (a)
( |/| ) Auxiliary Switch Contact (b)