MCCB and MCB as terms

MCCB stands for "Molded Case Circuit Breaker." This is defined in the IEC standard, IEC 60947-2 and in the UL standard, UL 489. MCB stands for "Miniature Ci... More Details >>

ACB DC use

It is not possible to use standard AE-SW in DC circuit. Special DC use AE-SW is provided if specified. More Details >>

Electronic MCCB 400-1600A How to ch...

First, turn OFF the upstream circuit breaker and the relevant circuit breaker. You must not work in the state where voltage is applied to the relevant circui... More Details >>

ACB　drawout position

Drawout type circuit breaker can be drawn-out and insert to the cradle without taking out the connecting conductor. As ACB is drawn out, it will be "connect ... More Details >>

How to install cassette type accessories

A circuit breaker shall be Trip position when installing Cassette type accessory. The breaker may be damaged if installing in "ON" or "OFF" position. Moreove... More Details >>

ACB opening time

For Shunt Trip (SHT), it is the time from voltage application to open ACB main contact * AE3200-SW or less, AE4000-SWA: 0.04 sec or less* AE4000-SW to AE6300... More Details >>

ACB　Shorting B contact (SBC)

This contact(SBC) is used to auxiliary switch(AXb) contact. When Drawout type ACB is moved from "test" position to "disconnect" position, AXb contact will b... More Details >>

Minimum operating voltage

Use with 24V, 0.5A or more for AC and DC in normal use. If the breakers are used less than 24V, use with 6V, 1A or more. Moreover, regular inspection of is ... More Details >>

LTD operating characteristic

It is overcurrent tripping characteristic zone which exceeds the rated current and does not exceed short time tripping zone (If without short time tripping ,... More Details >>

Trip button

It is a button in order to mechanically trip a circuit breaker outside. It is used to confirm switching mechanism at the regular maintenance or sequence-chec... More Details >>