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Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

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Comprehensive range : 25A - 1600A in different frame sizes

Compact dimension - space economy

Identical front plate cut out - lends uniformity

Interchangeable line & load connection -Offers flexibility of mounting

Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

The STANDARD range of Moulded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs)


are designed for circuit protection of low voltage distribution system.
They are suitable for application as main breakers and for protection
of branch and feeder circuit & connected equipments / load.

circuit elements. They are designed for use in Switchboards, Control


Panels, Combination Starters, in separate enclosures and meet the
requirements of lighting, distribution and power circuits.
Standard offers a comprehensive range of MCCBs employing world
class technology and fully conform to the latest IS / IEC-60947-2.

These MCCBs provide overload and short circuit protection for all

Features




Comprehensive range : 25A - 1600A in different frame sizes.


Compact dimension - space economy.
Identical front plate cut out - lends uniformity.
Interchangeable line & load connection -Offers flexibility of mounting.
Adjustable / front accessible thermal and magnetic setting. (Thermal
setting for overload adjustable from 70% - 100% of the rated current
& magnetic setting for short circuit adjustable 4-10 times / 5-10 times).
Available in Single pole, 3 pole and 4 pole with switched neutral
version.

Electrical & mechanical life

Rated Current (A)

Mechanical Life

Electrical Life

In < 100

8500

1500

100 < In 315

7000

1000

315 < In 630

4000

1000

630 < In 800

2500

500

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Suitable for use as Switch Disconnectors / Isolators.


Trip Free Mechanism - The breaker trips internally in case of fault,
even if the knob is in the ON position.
Mounting possible in vertical or horizontal position or 15 in
vertical plane.
Complete range of accessories. (Under Voltage Release, Shunt
Trip, Auxiliary Switches, Rotary Handles, Extended Terminals, Back
Studs, Phase Barriers, Terminal Shrouds, Enclosures and Earth
Leakage Relay).

Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Construction

The MCCB comprises of switching mechanism, contact system, arc


extinguishing device and tripping unit all contained in a compact
Moulded Case and Cover.

The insulated enclosure with high withstand capacity against thermal


and mechanical stresses.
Protection against secondary fire hazards.

The insulating case and cover are made of high strength, heat resistant,
flame retardant resin bonded thermo setting material which provides:-

Increased safety of operating personnel.

Interphase insulation of a high dielectric strength, making the MCCB


considerably compact and light weight.

Switching mechanism
Control mechanism

Overload & short circuit adjustment

Push to trip

Trip bar
Instantaneous trip release
Instantaneous trip release

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Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

SKB-1 & 2

MCCB Adjustable Type - Three Pole


Rating (Amps.)

MCCB Adjustable Type - Four Pole (wSN)


Cat No.

Rating (Amps.)

Cat No.

SKB-1

SKB-2

SKB-1

SKB-2

25

ISLAST0025

ISLANT0025

25

ISLASF0025

ISLANF0025

32

ISLAST0032

ISLANT0032

32

ISLASF0032

ISLANF0032

50

ISLAST0050

ISLANT0050

50

ISLASF0050

ISLANF0050

63

ISLAST0063

ISLANT0063

63

ISLASF0063

ISLANF0063

80

ISLAST0080

ISLANT0080

80

ISLASF0080

ISLANF0080

100

ISLAST0100

ISLANT0100

100

ISLASF0100

ISLANF0100

125

ISLAST0125

ISLANT0125

125

ISLASF0125

ISLANF0125

160

ISLAST0160

ISLANT0160

160

ISLASF0160

ISLANF0160

200

ISLAST0200

ISLANT0200

200

ISLASF0200

ISLANF0200

250

ISLANT0250

250

ISLANF0250

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Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Technical information - SKB1 & 2

Standard conformity
Rated operational voltage
Rated Insulation Voltage
Type of release
Utilisation Category
Rated frequency
Ambient temp
Operating altitude
Humidity
Rated impulse voltage

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IEC 60947-2/IS:13947-2
500V AC
750V AC
Thermomagnetic
A
50/60 Hz
40oC (50oC on request)
2000 meters
0 - 90%
8 KV

Frame

SKB1

SKB2

No. of Poles
1P / 3P / 4PwSN
1P / 3P / 4PwSN
A
25-200*

25-250*
Standard current range / ratings (In)
70-100% of In
Thermal release setting (Adjustable)
70-100% of In
Magnetic release setting for current rating :

25A - 63A
400A
400A

80A - 125A
800A
800A

160A - 250A
1600A
1600A

50A -125A AM Frame
-

160A -250A AM Frame
-
Rated short circuit making capacity (Peak) Icm
KA
32
73.5
Rated ultimate short circuit breaking
(160-200A)
(25-125A)
capacity (Icu), KA
240V
25
50
(at different voltages)
415V
16
35

440V 16
35

500V
12 25

52.5
(25-250A)
40
25
25
18

Ics = % Icu
100% 75%
75%
Weight SP (Single Pole)

Kg
0.7
0.7

TP (Triple Pole)
Kg
1.8
1.8

FPwSN (Four Pole Switched Neutral)
Kg
2.4
2.4
Terminal capacity (Cable)

Sq.mm 70 (upto 100A)/150 (125A-250A)

(Bus bar width)

mm
25 (125A-250A)
Recommended Torque
Nm
10
10
Internal Accessories
Auxiliary Switch (1 C/O or 2C/O)


Shunt Trip


Under Voltage Release




Alarm Switch (1 C/O) Factory Fitted




External Accessories
Earth Fault Relay


Rotary Handle


Back Studs


Extended Terminals (above 63A)


+
+
Dolly Extension
-
Phase Barriers
+
+
Terminal Shrouds


Dolly pad locking Device






* Current Ratings - 25A, 32A, 40A, 50A, 63A, 80A, 100A, 125A, 160A, 200A, 250A

1P - Single Pole

Available, - Not Available, + Supplied alongwith the MCCB above 63A..

3P - Three Pole
4PwSN - Four Pole with Switched Neutral

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Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Accessories - SKB-1 & 2

Shunt trip
Voltage

Cat No.

100-110Vac

ISLLSTD110

220-240Vac

ISLLSTD240

380-415Vac

ISLLSTD415

Under Voltage Release


Voltage

Cat No.

100-110Vac

ISLUVRD110

220-240Vac

ISLUVRD240

380-415Vac

ISLUVRD440

Auxiliary contact (250Vac/250Vdc)


Accessories

Cat No.

1-Changeover

ISLLASD1CO

2-Changeover

ISLLASD2CO

Rotary handle
Accessories

Cat No.

Direct Mounting

ISLLRRHD30

Back studs
Accessories

Cat No.
ISLLBSA250

Trip alarm contact

Extended terminals
Cat No.

Accessories

Cat No.

3 Pole

ISLAX0062

Factory fitted

ISLLALA1C0

4 Pole

ISLAX0059

3 Pole

ISLAX0061

4 Pole

ISLAX0050

Accessories
125A
160A - 250A

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Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Time current characteristics - SKB-1 & 2

SKB1/2 Frame MCCB 25 to 63 Amp.

SKB1/2 Frame MCCB 80 to 250 Amp.

10000

10000

1000

63A

0A

100

10

Time (seconds)

Time (seconds)

0A
25

20

100

16

50A

0A

100A

32A

1000

A
125

80A

25A

10

0.1

0.1

0.01

0.01

0
10

100

100

1000

RMS current (A)

1000

RMS current (A)

Dimensional details (in mm)

46

100

Scale-1.5

45.5

35

135

35

25

92

92

154

112

35

112

45.5
8

136

35

35

45
17

Dia. 6.0 (4 Off) Mounting Holes

3P

70

29

140
Dia. 6.0 (4 Off) Mounting Holes

35

35
105

12.5

91
83

4PwSN

25

25

25

DIA 10.0 HOLES

3P With Extended Terminals

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Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

SKB-3 & 4

MCCB Adjustable Type - Three Pole


Rating (Amps.)
160

MCCB Adjustable Type - Four Pole (wSN)

Cat No.
SKB-3

SKB-4

ISLCNT0160

ISLCHT0160

Rating (Amps.)

Cat No.
SKB-3

SKB-4

160

ISLCNF0160

ISLCHF0160

200

ISLCNT0200

ISLCHT0200

200

ISLCNF0200

ISLCHF0200

250

ISLCNT0250

ISLCHT0250

250

ISLCNF0250

ISLCHF0250

315

ISLCNT0315

ISLCHT0315

315

ISLCNF0315

ISLCHF0315

400

ISLCNT0400

ISLCHT0400

400

ISLCNF0400

ISLCHF0400

500

ISLCNT0500

ISLCHT0500

500

ISLCNF0500

ISLCHF0500

630

ISLCNT0630

ISLCHT0630

630

ISLCNF0630

ISLCHF0630

800

ISLCNT0800

ISLCHT0800

800

ISLCNF0800

ISLCHF0800

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Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Technical information - SKB 3 & 4

Standard conformity
Rated operational voltage
Rated Insulation Voltage
Type of release
Utilisation Category
Rated frequency
Ambient temp
Operating altitude
Humidity
Rated impulse voltage

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:
:
:
:
:

IEC 60947-2/IS:13947-2
500V AC
690V AC
Thermomagnetic
A
50/60 Hz
40oC (50oC on request)
2000 meters
0 - 90%
8 KV

Frame
No. of Poles

SKB 3

3P/4PwSN 3P/4PwSN

Standard current ratings (In)

SKB 4

Thermal release setting (Adjustable)


Magnetic release setting

160-800*

160-800*

70-100% of In

70-100% of In

Adjustable

Adjustable

160 - 315A

5-10 times In

5-10 times In

400 - 800A

4-10 times In

4-10 times In

73.5

105

KA
Rated short circuit making capacity (Peak) Icm
Rated ultimate short circuit breaking
capacity(Icu), KA
(at different voltages)

240V
380V
415V

500V

50
35
35
25

Ics = % Icu
Weight TP (Triple Pole)

Kg

FPwSN (Four Pole with Switched Neutral)


Terminal capacity (Cable)

Kg
Sq.mm

70
50
50

35

75%

50%

9.2

9.2

11.6

11.6

(Busbar width)

mm
40

40

Internal Accessories
Auxiliary Switch (1 C/O or 2 C/O)

Shunt Trip

Under Voltage Release

Alarm Switch (1 C/O) # Factory Filled


External Accessories
Earth Fault Relay

Rotary Handle

Back Studs

Extended Terminals

Dolly Extension

Phase Barriers

Terminal Shrouds

Dolly pad locking Device

* Current Ratings - 160A, 200A, 250A, 315A, 400A, 500A, 630A, 800A, 1000A, 1250A, 1600A.

3P - Three Pole

Available, - Not Available, + Supplied alongwith the MCCB as standard.

4PwSN - Four Pole with Switched Neutral

** Terminals at Front
# Terminals at back / rear

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Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Accessories - SKB-3 & 4

Shunt trip
Voltage

Cat No.

18-30Vac,
12-36Vdc

ISLLSTC030

100-110Vac

ISLLSTC110

220-240Vac

ISLLSTC240

380-415Vac

ISLLSTC415

Under Voltage Release


Voltage

Cat No.

100-110Vac

ISLUVRC110

220-240Vac

ISLUVRC240

380-415Vac

ISLUVRC440

Auxiliary contact (250Vac/250Vdc)


Accessories

Cat No.

1-Changeover

ISLLASC1CO

2-Changeover

ISLLASC2CO

Rotary handle
Accessories

Cat No.

Direct Mounting

ISLLRRHC30

Back studs
Accessories

Cat No.
ISLLBSC###

Extended terminals
Accessories
250A
315A - 500A
630A - 800A

Trip alarm contact


Cat No.

Accessories

Cat No.

3 Pole

ISLCX0019

Factory fitted

ISLLALC1C0

4 Pole

ISLCX0023

3 Pole

ISLCX0020

4 Pole

ISLCX0025

3 Pole

ISLCX0027

4 Pole

ISLCX0028

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Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Time current characteristics - SKB-3 & 4

SKB3/4 Frame MCCB 250 to 800 Amp.

A
315

250A

10000

A
500

1000
1

Time (seconds)

80

0A

100

10

0.1

0.01

0
100

1000

10000

RMS current (A)

Dimensional details (in mm) - SKB-3 & 4

54.5
24.5

100

206
70
70

Scale-1.10
17.5

40
208

70

70

30

208
70

52

Fixing Hole

3P

102

40

375

92

232

257.2

58.9

160-400A, A=40, B=30


500-800A, A=20, B=50

3P With Extended Terminals

4PwSN

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Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

SKB 5, 6 & 7

MCCB Fixed Type - Single Pole

MCCB Fixed Type - Three Pole


Cat No.

Cat No.

SKB-6

Rating
(Amps.)

SKB-5

SKB-6

SKB-7

25

ISLGNS0025

25

ISLGST0025

ISLGNT0025

ISLGHT0025

32

ISLGNS0032

32

ISLGST0032

ISLGNT0032

ISLGHT0032

50

ISLGNS0050

50

ISLGST0050

ISLGNT0050

ISLGHT0050

63

ISLGNS0063

63

ISLGST0063

ISLGNT0063

ISLGHT0063

80

ISLGNS0080

80

ISLGST0080

ISLGNT0080

ISLGHT0080

100

ISLGNS0100

100

ISLGST0100

ISLGNT0100

ISLGHT0100

125

ISLGNS0125

125

ISLGST0125

ISLGNT0125

Rating (Amps.)

MCCB Fixed Type - Four Pole (wSN)


Rating (Amps.)
25

Cat No.
SKB-5

SKB-6

SKB-7

ISLGSF0025

ISLGNF0025

ISLGHF0025

32

ISLGSF0032

ISLGNF0032

ISLGHF0032

50

ISLGSF0050

ISLGNF0050

ISLGHF0050

63

ISLGSF0063

ISLGNF0063

ISLGHF0063

80

ISLGSF0080

ISLGNF0080

ISLGHF0080

100

ISLGSF0100

ISLGNF0100

ISLGHF0100

125

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Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Technical information - SKB 5, 6 & 7

Standard conformity
Rated operational voltage
Rated Insulation Voltage
Type of release
Utilisation Category
Rated frequency
Ambient temp
Operating altitude
Humidity
Rated impulse voltage

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:
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:
:
:
:
:

IEC 60947-2/IS:13947-2
500V AC
750V AC
Thermomagnetic
A
50/60 Hz
40oC (50oC on request)
2000 meters
0 - 90%
8 KV

Frame
No. of Poles

Standard current range / rating (In)A

SKB-5 SKB-6 SKB-7

1P / 3P / 4PwSN

1P / 3P / 4PwSN

3P / 4PwSN

16-160*

16-160*

16-160*

Fixed

Fixed

Fixed

Thermal release setting


Magnetic release setting for current rating :

16A - 32A

350

350

350

40A - 50A

500

500

500

63A - 80A

800

800

800

100A - 160A

1000

1000

1000

KA

17

32

52.5

capacity (Icu), KA

240V

16

25

40

(at different voltages)

415V

10

16

25

440V

10

14

16

500V

7.5

10

Rated short circuit making capacity


(Peak) Icm at 415V AC
Rated ultimate short circuit breaking

Ics = % Icu
Weight

SP

12

100%

75%

50%

Kg

0.35

0.35

0.35

TP

Kg

0.93

0.93

0.93

Kg

1.2

1.2

1.2

70

70

70

4PwSN

Terminal capacity (cable)

Sq.mm

mm

10

10

10

Nm

2.5

2.5

2.5

Bus bar (width)

Recommended Torque
Internal Accessories

Auxiliary Switch (1 C/O or 2C/O)


Shunt Trip
Under Voltage Release
External Accessories
Earth Fault Relay
Rotary Handle
Back Studs

Extended Terminals (above 63A)

Dolly Extension

Phase Barriers

Terminal Shrouds

Dolly pad locking Device



* Current Ratings - 16A, 20A, 25A, 32A, 40A, 50A, 63A, 80A, 100A, 125A, 150A, 160A

1P - Single Pole

Available, - Not Available, + Supplied alongwith the MCCB as standard.

3P - Three Pole

D Available in single pole

4PwSN - Four Pole with Switched Neutral

Available in 3P & 4P

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Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Accessories - SKB-5, 6 & 7

Shunt trip
Voltage

Cat No.

18-30Vac,
12-36Vdc

ISLLSTG030

100-110Vac

ISLLSTG110

220-240Vac

ISLLSTG240

Under Voltage Release


Voltage

Cat No.

100-110Vac

ISLUVRG110

220-240Vac

ISLUVRG240

380-415Vac

ISLUVRG440

Auxiliary contact (250Vac/250Vdc)


Accessories

Cat No.

1-Changeover

ISLLASG1CO

2-Changeover

ISLLASG2CO

Rotary handle
Accessories

Cat No.

Direct Mounting

ISLGD000

Direct Mounting

ISLGRN30

Extended terminals
Accessories
16A - 160A

Trip alarm contact


Cat No.

Accessories

Cat No.

3 Pole

ISLGX0012

Factory fitted

ISLLALA1C0

4 Pole

ISLGX0046

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Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Time current characteristics - SKB-5, 6 & 7

SKB5/6/7 Frame MCCB 25 to 125 Amp.

50A

25A

32A

10000

80

63A

1000

Time (seconds)

12

5A

10

0A

100

10

0.1

0.01

0
10

100

1000

RMS current (A)

Dimensional details (in mm) - SKB-5, 6 & 7 (1 Pole)

11.4
70.5

74
78.6

44

120

12

11.2
33.5

20

77.5

26.25

83.5
96

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Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Dimensional details (in mm) - SKB-5, 6 & 7 (3 Pole)

26.25

38

15

Fixing hole

94

26.25

38

12.5

26.26

18

83.5

78.50

D1A 10.0 HOLES

18

18

26

3P with Extended Terminal

3P

Dimensional details, in mm - SKB-5, 6 & 7 (3 Pole)

104.50

94.00

120.00
102.00

26.25

26.25

26.25

83.50
77.50
71

ON

Four Pole with Switched Neutral

OFF

26.25

97.00

44

2 nos. mounting holes for m4 screws

Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

SKB-8 & 9

MCCB Fixed Type - Three Pole


Rating (Amps.)

MCCB Fixed Type - Four Pole (wSN)


Cat No.

SKB-8

SKB-9

25

ISLFNT0025

ISLFHT0025

32

ISLFNT0032

50

ISLFNT0050

63

Rating (Amps.)

Cat No.
SKB-8

SKB-9

25

ISLFNF0025

ISLFHF0025

ISLFHT0032

32

ISLFNF0032

ISLFHF0032

ISLFHT0050

50

ISLFNF0050

ISLFHF0050

ISLFNT0063

ISLFHT0063

63

ISLFNF0063

ISLFHF0063

80

ISLFNT0080

ISLFHT0080

80

ISLFNF0080

ISLFHF0080

100

ISLFNT0100

ISLFHT0100

100

ISLFNF0100

ISLFHF0100

125

ISLFNT0125

ISLFHT0125

125

ISLFNF0125

ISLFHF0125

160

ISLFNT0160

ISLFHT0160

200

ISLFNF0200

ISLFHF0200

200

ISLFNT0200

ISLFHT0200

250

ISLFNF0250

ISLFHF0250

250

ISLFNT0250

ISLFHT0250

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Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Technical information - SKB 8 & 9

Standard conformity
Rated operational voltage
Rated Insulation Voltage
Type of release
Utilisation Category
Rated frequency
Ambient temp
Operating altitude
Humidity
Rated impulse voltage

:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:

IEC 60947-2/IS:13947-2
500V AC
750V AC
Thermomagnetic
A
50/60 Hz
40oC (50oC on request)
2000 meters
0 - 90%
8 KV

Frame

SKB 8

SKB 9

No. of Poles

3P / 4PwSN

3P / 4PwSN

25-250*

25-250*

Fixed

Fixed

Standard Current ratings (In)

Thermal release setting


Magnetic release setting for current rating

Fixed

Fixed

25A - 32A

500A

500A

40A - 80A

800A

800A

100A - 125A

1250A

1250A

160A - 250A

1600A

1600A

73.5

105

Rated short circuit making capacity (Peak) Icm kA


Rated ultimate short circuit breaking
capacity(Icu), kA

240V

50

70

(at different voltages)

380V

35

50

415V

35

50

500V

25

35

Ics = % Icu
Weight TP (Triple Pole) / FPwSN

Kg

100%
2.9 / 3.8

100%
2.9 / 3.8

Terminal Type

M8

M8

Terminal capacity (Cable)


(Bus bar width)

Sq.mm
mm

185
18

185
18

Auxiliary Switch (1 C/O or 2C/O)

Shunt Trip

Under Voltage Release

Alarm Switch (1 C/O) # (Factory Fitted)

Earth Fault Relay

Rotary Handle

Back Studs
Extended Terminals (above 63A)
Dolly Extension
Phase Barriers
Terminal Shrouds (only in 3P MCCB)
Dolly pad locking Device


+
-
+

+
+

Internal Accessories

External Accessories

Current Ratings - 25A, 32A, 40A, 50A, 63A, 80A, 100A, 125A, 160A, 200A, 250A

3P - Three Pole

Available, - Not Available, + Supplied alongwith the MCCB above 63A.

4PwSN - Four Pole with Switched Neutral

Factory Fitted

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Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Accessories - SKB-8 & 9

Shunt trip
Voltage

Cat No.

18-30Vac,
12-36Vdc

ISLLSTF030

100-110Vac

ISLLSTF110

220-240Vac

ISLLSTF240

380-415Vac

ISLLSTF415

Under Voltage Release


Voltage

Cat No.

100-110Vac

ISLUVRF110

220-240Vac

ISLUVRF240

380-415Vac

ISLUVRF440

Auxiliary contact (250Vac/250Vdc)


Accessories

Cat No.

1-Changeover

ISLLASF1CO

2-Changeover

ISLLASF2CO

Rotary handle
Accessories

Cat No.

Direct Mounting

ISLLRRHF30

Trip alarm contact

Extended terminals
Cat No.

Accessories

Cat No.

3 Pole

ISLFX0048

Factory fitted

ISLLALF1C0

4 Pole

ISLFX0045

3 Pole

ISLFX0049

4 Pole

ISLFX0046

Accessories
160A
200A - 250A

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Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Time current characteristics - SKB-8 & 9

SKB8/9 Frame MCCB 25 to 250 Amp.


10000

1000

Time (seconds)

100

10
250A
200A

80A/125A/160A
63A/100A
0.1

32A/50A
25A

0.01
0.005
0

10

100

RMS current (A)

Dimensional details, in mm - SKB-8 & 9

30 TERMINAL HIGHT
SUITABLE FOR M8 SCREWS
55

TERMINALS SUITABLE FOR 22mm


WIDE STRIP OR 185mm2 CABLE

35
35

FIXING CTRS.
35

78.6

190 FIXING CTRS.

170 FIXING CTRS.

4 HOLES FOR MS SCREWS

94
100
114
135

104.5

T hree P ole

F our P ole with S witc h Neutral

48

Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

SKB 10 & 11

Adjustable thermal (80-100%) & fixed magnetic setting


Rating (Amps.)

Adjustable thermal & adjustable magnetic setting

Cat No.
Three pole

Rating (Amps.)

Four pole (wSN)

SKB 10 - Icu 36kA

Cat No.
Three pole

Four pole (wSN)

SKB 10 - Icu 36kA

250

ISLLSEBT0250

ISLLSEBF0250

250

ISLLSECT0250

ISLLSECF0250

315

ISLLSEBT0315

ISLLSEBF0315

315

ISLLSECT0315

ISLLSECF0315

400

ISLLSEBT0400

ISLLSEBF0400

400

ISLLSECT0400

ISLLSECF0400

500

ISLLSEBT0500

ISLLSEBF0500

500

ISLLSECT0500

ISLLSECF0500

630

ISLLSEBT0630

ISLLSEBF0630

630

ISLLSECT0630

ISLLSECF0630

SKB 11 - Icu 50kA

SKB 11 - Icu 50kA

250

ISLLNFBT0250

ISLLNEBF0250

250

ISLLNFCT0250

ISLLNECF0250

315

ISLLNFBT0315

ISLLNEBF0315

315

ISLLNFCT0315

ISLLNECF0315

400

ISLLNFBT0400

ISLLNEBF0400

400

ISLLNFCT0400

ISLLNECF0400

500

ISLLNFBT0500

ISLLNEBF0500

500

ISLLNFCT0500

ISLLNECF0500

630

ISLLNFBT0630

ISLLNEBF0630

630

ISLLNFCT0630

ISLLNECF0630

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Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Technical information - SKB 10 & 11

Standard conformity
Rated operational voltage
Rated Insulation Voltage
Type of release
Utilisation Category
Rated frequency
Ambient temp
Operating altitude
Humidity
Rated impulse voltage

:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:

IEC 60947-2/IS:13947-2
415V AC
750V AC
Thermomagnetic
A
50/60 Hz
40oC (50oC on request)
2000 meters
0 - 90%
8 KV

Frame

SKB 10

No. of Poles
3P/4P
A
250, 315, 400, 500
Standard Current Ratings (In)

Thermal release setting (Adjustable)
80-100% In

SKB 11
3P/4P
250, 315, 400, 500
80-100% In

Magnetic release setting for current rating


250A - 400A
500A - 500A

4000A
6300A

Trip Unit
Adjustable Thermal & fixed magnetic setting
Adjustable Thermal & adjustable magnetic setting
Rated S.C. Making Capacity at 415V (Icm)
Rated Ultimate S.C breaking capacity (Icu) at

Rated Service S.C Breaking Capacity at 415V

=

=
=

=

kA

240V
kA
415V kA
Ics = % Icu

4000A
6300A

75.6
50
36

65
50

100

75

Weight
Kg
6/7
Terminal capacity (Max.)
Sq. mm
1x240 (250A-400A)

2x185 (500A)
Bus bar width
mm
30
Overall dimension (W X H X D)
140x254x109

Internal Accessories #
Auxillary Switch
1C/O or 2C/O
=
Shunt Trip (bulit-in auxillary contact)
=
Under Voltage release
=
Alarm Switch
=

External Accessories
Rotary Handle - Extended
=
Extended Terminals
=
Dolly Extension
=
Phase Barriers
=
Dolly pad locking device
=
Earth Fault Relay
=
Available
# Only 2 accessories at a time can be fitted in the MCCB

50

105

6/7
1x240 (250A-400A)
2x185 (500A)
30
140x254x109

=
=
=
=

=
=
=
=
=
=

Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Accessories - SKB-10 & 11

Alarm switch
Voltage

Cat No.

Rating

Configuration

240Vac

ISLLB000

1A

1NO + NC

Under Voltage Release

Shunt trip with Auxilary switch


Cat No.

Voltage

Cat No.

110Vac

ISLLS110

110Vac

ISLLU110

240Vac

ISLLS240

240Vac

ISLLU240

415Vac

ISLLS415

415Vac

ISLLU440

Voltage

Note: Shunt Trip release is provided with built-in auxiliary contact

Note: The breaker trips if the supply voltage dips below 70%- 35% of the
rated voltage.
The breaker cannot be switched ON unless there is a supply to the UVR.
(NVNC feature).
Suplied with external mounting Electronic Power pack to operate on AC
supplies.

Auxiliary switch
Voltage

Cat No.

Current rating
(AC12)

Configuration

250Vac

ISLLA1CO

4A

1NO + 1NC

250Vac

ISLLA2CO

4A

2(1NO + 1NC)

Dolly pad lock

Rotary handle
Accessories

Cat No.

With door interloack


and 300mm remote
shaft

ISLLRN30

Voltage
Dolly extension
Dolly pad locking device

Extended terminal with phase barrier


Cat No.
Extended terminals (250A - 400A)

ISSLX0013

Extended terminals (500A - 630A)

ISSLX0014

Phase barriers

ISSLLX0004

51

Cat No.
ISCPSMLLX009
ISLLP000

Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Mounting

Time current characteristics - SKB-10 & 11, Three Pole

Time current characteristics - SKB-10 & 11, Four Pole

58.75

58.75

43.75

43.75
186

43.75

52

354

254

102.5

75.7

35

15

40 18.75

53

Frame

4 th Digit

MCCBs

SKB 10

ISLLSEBT0250

Example

SKB 10

Product ID

3 rd Digit

Code logic

Ics = % of Icu

Frame

Product ID

Icu

Industrial MCCB SKB 10 Frame with Ics as


100% Icu, Icu = 36KA, Release Type: Thermal
Adjustable, Magnetic Fixed, 3-Pole, 250A Current Rating

6 th Digit
Icu Designation
36kA
E
50kA
F

50%

75%

N
H

100%

Designation Ics as %
of Icu

5 th Digit

3
2

10

11

500A
630A

0500
0630

400A

315A

0315
0400

250A

0250

(A)

9-12 th Digit
Breaker current Rating

8 th Digit
No. of poles
T
Three Pole

12

Breaker current Rating (A) = 250

7 th Digit

No. of poles

Thermal Magnetic / Electronic


versions
Thermal Adjustable
B
Magnetic Fixed

Type of Release

Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

SKB-0

MCCB Adjustable Type - Three Pole

MCCB Adjustable Type - Four Pole (wSN)

Rating (Amps.)

SKB-0

Rating (Amps.)

SKB-0

1000

ISLDNT1000

1000

ISLDNF1000

1250

ISLDNT1250

1250

ISLDNF1250

1600

ISLDNT1600

1600

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Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Technical information - SKB 0

Standard conformity
Rated operational voltage
Rated Insulation Voltage
Type of release
Utilisation Category
Rated frequency
Ambient temp
Operating altitude
Humidity
Rated impulse voltage

:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:

IEC 60947-2/IS:13947-2
500V AC
690V AC
Thermomagnetic
A
50/60 Hz
40oC (50oC on request)
2000 meters
0 - 90%
8 KV

Frame
No. of Poles

3P/4PwSN

Standard current ratings (In)

SKB 0

Thermal release setting (Adjustable)

1000-1600*
70-100% of In

Magnetic release setting


800 - 1600A

Adjustable
4000-10,000A

Rated short circuit making capacity (Peak) Icm


KA
Rated ultimate short circuit breaking

105

capacity(Icu), KA
(at different voltages)

240V
380V

70
50

415V

50

500V

Ics = % Icu
Weight TP (Triple Pole)

Kg

FPwSN (Four Pole with Switched Neutral)

Kg

Terminal capacity (Cable)

(Busbar width)


Sq.mm

mm

35
75%
17#/19**
22/25
-

45** upto 1000A


60** upto 1250A
65** upto 1600A
35.5# upto 1600A

Internal Accessories
Auxiliary Switch (1 C/O or 2 C/O)

Shunt Trip

Under Voltage Release

Alarm Switch (1 C/O) # Factory Filled

Earth Fault Relay

Rotary Handle

Back Studs

Extended Terminals

Dolly Extension

Phase Barriers

External Accessories

Terminal Shrouds

Dolly pad locking Device

* Current Ratings - 160A, 200A, 250A, 315A, 400A, 500A, 630A, 800A, 1000A, 1250A, 1600A.

3P - Three Pole

Available, - Not Available, + Supplied alongwith the MCCB as standard.

4PwSN - Four Pole with Switched Neutral

** Terminals at Front
# Terminals at back / rear

55

Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Accessories - SKB-0

Shunt trip
Voltage

Cat No.

100-110Vac

ISLLSTD110

220-240Vac

ISLLSTD240

380-415Vac

ISLLSTD415

Under Voltage Release


Voltage

Cat No.

100-110Vac

ISLUVRD110

220-240Vac

ISLUVRD240

380-415Vac

ISLUVRD440

Auxiliary contact (250Vac/250Vdc)


Accessories

Cat No.

1-Changeover

ISLLASD1CO

2-Changeover

ISLLASD2CO

Rotary handle
Accessories

Cat No.

Direct Mounting

ISLLRRHD30

56

Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Dimensional details (in mm) - SKB-0 (3 Pole)

57

Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Dimensional details (in mm) - SKB-0 (4 Pole with switched neutral)

S. No.

Rating

1.

800A

70

45

6x2

2.

1000A

70

45

15

3.

1250A

82

60

15

4.

1600A

87

65

18

Time current characteristics - SKB-0

SKB 0 Frame MCCB 800 to 1600 Amp.

100

1000

0A

800A

10000

16

50

12

Time (seconds)

0A

100

10

0.1

0.01

1000

10000

RMS current (A)

58

Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Earth fault relay

The earth fault detection system for use with STANDARD MCCBs
comprises of a core balance transformer (CT) coupled to an advanced
RCD relay. The relay may be used to trip a circuit breaker via a shunt
trip or an under voltage release in the event of an Earth Fault.
The relay and one of the four available CTs is all that is required for a
complete earth fault sensing system suitable for the control of a circuit
breaker in a circuit upto 800A fitted with either a shunt trip or an under
voltage release. The simple arrangement and a small number of interconnection necessary ensure that EFR is easily selected and installed.
The relay is suitable for 220-240V AC supply with the flexibility of
choosing the sensitivity between 300mA to 2A and time delay should
be selected by the DIP switches provided on the facia of the relay.

Features







No nuisance tripping
DIN rail mounting
Adjustable time delay
Choice of sensitivity from 300mA upto 2A
Trip indication LED(Red)
ON indication LED(Green)
Test push button
Reset push button

Other external accessories

Dolly Pad locking device


Phase Barriers
Back Studs
Extended terminals
Dolly Extension

59

Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Technical data

Supply Voltage

220V / 240V AC, 50 / 60Hz

Changeover contact

5A-15A 240V AC

Sensitivity

300mA, 500mA, 1A, 2A

Time delay (m.sec.)

200, 500, 1000, 5000

The earth fault relay is supplied with the CT based on the current
rating. To operate the EFR a shunt trip or an under voltage release is
necessary which has to be ordered separately.

Coil Voltage

Cat No.

25-100

ISEF1100

125-200

ISEF2200

250-400

ISEF3400

500-800

ISEF4800

Dimensional details (in mm) - Core balance current transformer

Size

MCCB Current Rating

Internal Dimension

Shape

25-100A

60mm

Circular

125-200A

95mm

Circular

250-400A

145mm

Circular

500-800A

300 x 80 mm

Rectangular

1000-1600A

On Request

Rectangular

60

Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

General purpose enclosure

Enclosures made of special grade CRCA steel are available for housing SKB-1 to SKB-9 Frame MCCBs upto 800A. They are manufactured with
latest technology using CNC Punch and Brake presses to attain highest degree of perfection. The enclosures are painted with latest techniques
in powder coating using epoxy polyester and polyester resin based powder paints to ensure smooth, scratch resistant surface coatings. They
are suitable for wall mounting & adequate knockouts are provided for cable entry.

Description

Cat. No.

SKB-5/6/7 Frame SP

ISEGSP

SKB-5/6/7 Frame TP

ISEGTP

SKB-5/6/7 Frame FP

ISEGFP

SKB-1/2 Frame SP

ISEASP

SKB-1/2 Frame TP

ISEATP

SKB-1/2 Frame FP

ISEAFP

SKB-8/9 Frame TP

ISEFTP

SKB-8/9 Frame FP

ISEFFP

SKB-3/4 Frame TP (400A)

ISECTP

SKB-3/4 Frame FP (400A)

ISECFP

SKB-3/4 Frame TP (800A)

ISECTP

SKB-3/4 Frame FP (800A)

ISECFP

Dimensional details (in mm)

AxB

SKB-5/6/7 Frame

Description

190

81

300

310

160x360

SKB-1/2 Frame

260

108

560

570

160x480

SKB-8/9 Frame

260

122

560

570

160x480

SKB-3/4 Frame

440

122

960

975

280x802

540

122

960

975

380x802

upto 400 A
SKB-3/4 Frame
upto 800 A

61

Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Compensation factor (% of current rating, i)

Ambient temperature compensation chart (SKB 1/2, SKB 3/4, SKB 5/6)

40C Ref SKB 0


40C Ref SKB 1/2
40C Ref SKB 8/9
40C Ref SKB 3/4
40C Ref SKB 5/6/7

Ambient tempera ture (C)

Ambient temperature compensation chart (SKB 1/2, SKB 3/4, SKB 5/6)

IS:13703 HBC Fuse - Upstream Device

STANDARD MCCB DO WNSTREAM DEVICE (LOW SET)

Product
SKB 1/2

SKB 3/4

SKB 0

Rating

KA @

(A)

415V

25
32

Current Rating of HBC Fuses


80

100

125

160

200

250

315

400

25

1200

1400

1800

2400

3200

4500

5500

8000

25

1200

1400

1800

2400

3200

4500

5500

8000

40

25

350

1400

1800

2400

3200

4500

5500

8000

50

25

300

1400

1800

2400

3200

4500

5500

8000

63

25

250

1400

1800

2400

3200

4500

5500

300

450

2400

3200

4500

400

650

3200

4500

550

3200
650

80

25

100

25

125

25

160

25

500

630

800

12000

14000

23000

12000

14000

23000

12000

14000

23000

12000

14000

23000

8000

12000

14000

23000

5500

8000

12000

14000

23000

5500

8000

12000

14000

23000

4500

5500

8000

12000

14000

23000

1300

5500

8000

12000

14000

23000

1200

1300

8000

12000

14000

23000

1000

8000

12000

14000

23000

2000

12000

14000

23000

2500

14000

23000

3500

23000

200

25

250

50

315

50

400

50

500

50

630

50

5500

800

50

6000

The above table gives fault currents in amperes till which level the downstream breakers shall act prior to the upstream fuse.

62

Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Discrimination data standard MCCB upstream device instantaneous trip set at high

Product

SKB 1/2

SKB 3/4

SKB 0

Rating

SKB 3/4

SKB 1/2

kA@
25

23 40

50

63

80

100 125 106 ALL 250

315

400

SKB 0

500

630

800

600

800

1000 1250 1600

(A)

415V

63

25

800 800 800 1600 1600 2500 3000 4000 5000 6300 8000 7400 8300 9200 9200 9200

80

25

1600 1600 2500 3000 4000 5000 6300 8000 7400 8300 9200 9200 9200

100

25

1600 1600 2500 3000 4000 5000 6300 8000 7400 8300 9200 9200 9200

125

25

1600 1600 2500 3000 4000 5000 6300 8000 7400 8300 9200 9200 9200

160

25

2500 3000 4000 5000 6300 8000 7400 8300 9200 9200 9200

200

25

2500 3000 4000 5000 6300 8000 7400 8300 9200 9200 9200

315

50

4000 5000 6300 8000 7400 8300 9200 9200 9200

400

50

5000 6300 8000 7400 8300 9200 9200 9200

500

50

6300 8000 7400 8300 9200 9200 9200

630

50

8000 7400 8300 9200 9200 9200

800

50

7400 8300 9200 9200 9200

1000

50

9200 9200 9200

1250

50

9200 9200

1600

50

9200

The above table gives fault current in amperes till which level the downstream breakers shall act prior to the upstream breaker

Selection & application

Transformer Protection

Ie =

kVA 1000

Primary side

3 Ue

Amps

Ue is the Rated Voltage at the LT side

For the protection of transformer with a circuit breaker connected to the


primary side (LT primary) the no load inrush current of the transformer
must be considered. The peak value of the first current wave often
reaches 10-15 times the rated current and may sometimes reach as
high as 20-25 times. However, the transient decays very quickly (in a
few m.sec.). Thus the MCCB selected should have a magnetic setting
which will not be actuated by the momentary inrush current.

The Breaking capacity of the breaker for protection can be calculated as :

Ib =

Secondary side

Ie
Z%

10 3 Kiloamperes

Where Ib is the rated breaking capacity,

STANDARD MCCBs can be used for protection of transformer on the


LT side (secondary side) as an outgoing protective device.

Ie the rated current



Z% is the percentage impedance of transformer (specified
by the manufacturer)

The rated current of the transformer is calculated as follows :

63

Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Selection table for transformer protection


MCCB Rating in Amperes
Transformer
rating (KVA) SKB-5 10kA SKB-6 17kA SKB-7 25kA SKB-1 25kA SKB-2 35kA SKB-2 35kA SKB-3 35kA SKB-3 50kA SKB-0 50kA
16

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

40

40

40

40

40

40

63

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

160

160

160

160

160

160

250

250

250

250

250

200

315

315

250

400

400

315

500

500

400

630

630

500

800

800

630

1000

750

1200

Selection table for DG set protection

Generator set protection


STANDARD MCCBs can be used for the effective protection and
control of Diesel Generating set against overload and short circuits.
The Current rating of MCCB to be selected is calculated as follows :
kVA = 3 Ue Ie
or
Ie =

kVA

3 Ue

Where,

kVA = Rating of the DG Set

Ue = Rated Voltage

Ie = Rated Current
The MCCB rating selected is greater than or equal to the rated current
value

DG Set
Rating
(kVA)

MCCB
Rating
(Amps)

10

16

16

25

25

40

63

100

10

160

16

250

20

315

25

400

31

500

40

630

63

1000

750

1200

Typical installation

1000 kVA
transformer
10 meters
8sc 300 mm2

B
70 meters 4c 120 mm2

20 meters 2c 16 mm2
D

64

Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Feeder/cable protection

The selection of STANDARD MCCB for feeder /cable protection depends


on the total load to be protected and the prospective short-circuit
current (psc) at the point of installation.

An estimation of the prospective short-circuit current (psc) in an


installation is an important consideration in the selection of the
appropriate protective device.
The magnitude of the short-circuit current (rms value of the AC
component) at a point in the installation will depend upon;

PSC at A

Aapproximately 27kA

(A) Prospective short-circuit current at the origin of the installation.


(B) The amount of resistance in the circuit between the origin of the
installation and the point at which the short circuit occurs.
(C) The type of short-circuit, phase to phase or phase to earth or
phase to neutral.
It is possible to arrive at a maximum prospective short circuit value at
the origin by taking the transformer kVA rating and its impedance and
calculating from the expression :

PSC at B
resistance A to B (a)

0.30mW

PSC at D
+resistance A to B
0.30mW
+resistance B to C
10.70mW
+resistance C to D
46.00mW (b)
57.00mW = 3kA

SCkA =

PSC at C
+resistance A to B
0.30mW
+resistance B to C1
10.70mW
11.00mW = 12kA

Transformer rating (kVA) 100

3 Secondary voltage % impedance of transformer

To calculate the resistance in the LV circuit, obtain details of lengths


and sizes of cables between the source of supply and the point under
calculation. Using the table provided, determine the sum of cable
resistances and then simply read off the estimated fault current from
the relevant transformer curve on the graph.

(a) 2 cables per phase divided by 2


(b) 2 core cable, multiplied by 2
The above calculations have an inbuilt safety margin as they assume a
no impedance fault condition which would not be the case in practice.

The values assume a symmetrical fault across the three phases. In a


single circuit, for line to neutral faults, take the cable resistance value
from the table and double it.

Estimating the prospective short circuit current

40

2000 kVA

1500 kVA

Fault Current (kA)

30

1250 kVA
1000 kVA

800 kVA

20

500 kVA

10

315 kVA
200 kVA
100 kVA

0.1

= 25kA

1.0

10
Total Circuit Resistance ( ohm)

65

100

Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Maximum resistance of copper conductors at 20C (m ohm)

Nominal
Cross-sectional
Area (mm2)
1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
240
300
400
500
630

Cable length
5m
90.50
60.50
37.10
23.10
15.40
9.1 5
5.75
3.6 4
2.6 2
1.94
1.34
0.9 6
0.7 7
0.6 2
0.4 9
0.3 4
0.3 0
0.2 3
0.1 8
0.14

10m
181.00
121.00
37.10
46.1 0
30.8 0
18.3 0
11.50
7.27
5.24
3.8 7
2.6 8
1.93
1.53
1.24
1.00
0.75
0.63
0.4 7
0.37
0.28

15m

20m

182.00
74.1 0 111.00
69.2 0 92.2 0
46.2 0 61.6 0
27.50 36.6 0
17.30 23.00
10.9 0 14.5 0
7.86 10.4 8
7.74
5.81
5.3 6
4.0 2
3.8 6
2.1 0
3.0 6
2.3 0
2.4 8
1.86
1.49
1.98
1.51
1.13
1.20
0.9 0
0.9 4
0.7 0
0.7 3
0.55
0.4 2
0.5 7

30m

40m

50m

60m

70m

80m

90m

100m

148.00
138.00
92.40
54.9 0
34.5 0
21.8 0
15.7 0
11.6 0
8.04
5.7 9
4.5 9
3.7 2
2.9 7
2.26
1.8 0
1.41
1.10
0.8 5

123.00
73.2 0
46.00
29.1 0
21.00
15.5 0
10.7 0
7.72
6.12
4.96
3.96
3.0 2
2.8 0
1.88
1.46
1.13

91.50
57.20
36.40
26.2 0
19.40
13.40
9.6 5
7.65
6.2 0
4.96
3.7 7
3.00
2.35
1.83
1.42

110.00
69.00
43.6 0
31.40
23.2 0
16.1 0
11.6 0
9.18
7.44
5.96
4.5 2
3.61
2.8 5
2.2 0
1.78

80.5 0
50.9 0
36.70
27.10
18.8 0
13.6 0
10.70
8.6 8
6.9 4
5.28
4.21
3.29
2.56
2.15

103.5 0
58.2 0
41.9 0
31.00
21.40
15.40
12.2 0
9.9 2
7.93
6.0 3
4.81
3.76
2.9 3
2.51

65.40
47.20
34.8 0
24.10
17.40
13.8 0
11.20
8.9 2
6.79
5.41
4.2 3
3.29
2.8 8

72.7 0
52.40
38.7 0
26.8 0
19.3 0
15.3 0
12.40
9.9 1
7.54
6.0 1
4.7 0
3.6 6
3.2 5

Selection table for motor protection

Motor
Rating

KW

HP

Apprx.
Full Load
Current (A)
at 415V

Direct On Line MCCB


Rating/Type
SKB-1

Star/Delta MCCB
Rating/Type

SKB-3/4

SKB-1

SKB-0

SKB-3/4

10

7.5

14

25

25

12.5

17

25

25

15

11

21

25

25

20

15

28

32

32

25

19

35

40

40

30

22

41

50

50

40

30

52

80

63

50

37

69

100

80

60

45

80

100

75

55

97

125

100

75

125

160

125

90

156

250

150

112

190

315

250

175

130

225

315

315

200

149

255

315

315

220

160

275

400

400

250

186

320

400

500

600

300

224

375

500

500

600

350

261

449

630

630

600

400

298

505

630

630

600

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The figures shown are


based on following motor
starting conditions : Direct online 7 X full load
current for 5 seconds.
Star/Delta 4 X full load
current for 12 seconds.

Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Motor Control

Star-Delta Starting

STANDARD MCCBs can be used for motor protection. Selection of


MCCBs has to be done taking into consideration the starting inrush
current, and the system fault levels. Further the selection is also based
on type of starting, i.e. DOL or Star Delta.

In Star Delta starting of motors, since there is a reduction in the starting


current due to reduced voltage, the MCCBs do not have a problem
in the overload setting. But the transient currents can go upto 12
times the rated current during change over from star to delta which
will cause the instantaneous magnetic release to trip the breaker. So
proper selection of magnetic pickup level is important for prevention
of nuisance tripping during change over from Star to Delta.

DOL Starting
Care is to be taken to avoid nuisance tripping during starting of Squirrel
Cage Motors since the inrush current will be in the order of 600 to
800% of the full load current of the motor. The overload setting is
chosen such that it does not trip during starting.

It is always recommended to select an MCCB in co-ordination with


Contactor and Over Load Relay so as to have the best and optimum
benefit of all the devices.

Selection & application


Capcitor Control
When a capacitor circuit is opened, it exhibits characteristics distinctly
differently from inductor loads due to the effects of residual electric
charge in the capacitor. The recovery voltage appears across the
contacts immediately after the circuit is opened is equal to the difference
between the capacitor residual voltage and supply voltage. Therefore
half a cycle after the circuit opens, the voltage between the contacts
of the switch rises to twice the supply voltage or higher.

1200
1000

Circuit breaker current (A)

900

In a three phase circuit the recovery voltage appearing between the


contacts in the first interrupted phase could rise to as high as 2.5 times
the supply voltage. Unless the breaker contacts are fully open for at
least cycle after the capacitor current is interrupted, restrike of arc is
likely to occur. If the restrike arc is repeated, the voltage could continue
to rise to the dielectric breakdown point of the capacitor. Hence, fast
interrupting, quick make, quick-break circuit breakers should be used
for this type of circuit.

400

50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600
Capacitor rating (KvAr)

The AC rating of MCCBs is expressed as RMS value. The DC rating


is Average value. The RMS and average value can be related by a
Form Factor which is 1.1.
Hence, an AC MCCB can be assigned a 10% higher DC current rating.
But in practice the use of DC MCCB ratings are equal to AC ratings
and thereby, temperature rise is restricted within limits.
Overload Release & Overload Protection
The overload release are generally thermal type with a Bimetal-Heater
system. The heating effect which can be expressed by the factor integral
I 2t varies for AC and DC. The integral (I 2t) for AC will be 1.21 times
integral (I2avt) for DC, thus an AC MCCB when used in DC circuit will
trip slower. For example a 100A AC MCCB when used in DC circuit for
100A will sense a 20% overload only from 133A onwards.

Ir > 1.5 Ic

Where :
I r
=
I c
=
Iinst =
Ip =

500

100

The maximum time duration during which the maximum current flows
is about 0.5 ms. Selection of a MCCB for capacitor circuit duty must
therefore consider the effects of higher short circuit and inrush currents.
This will affect the choice of instantaneous trip current rating. In practice,
an MCCB which satisfies the following equations should be chosen.

Iinst >

600

200

700

300

When a capacitor circuit is closed a condenser charge q = CU which


corresponds to the instantaneous value U of the supply voltage at
closing time, must be instantaneously supplied, causing a large inrush
current to flow through it. If the capacitor circuit is closed in the voltage
phase at which the inrush current is maximum, the maximum value of
the inrush current is approximately,
Ip =

800

Ip
2

To retain the same Overload characteristics as AC, it is important to


separately calibrate the MCCBs for DC ratings and overload tripping
characteristics need to be suitably modified.
Short Circuit Release & Short Circuit Protection

Rated current of MCCBs


Rated current of capacitor
Short circuit pick up setting of the MCCB
Maximum capacitor inrush current

The short circuit release is actuated by the peak value of the AC sine
wave. Since no such peak exists in DC, DC tripping will be slower.
Hence to achieve the same short circuit pick up level in DC, the short
circuit release will be calibrated specially.

It is therefore necessary to select a circuit breaker with current rating


not less than 1.5 - 2.0 times the rated current of the capacitor.

DC Control

Short Circuit Breaking Capacity

MCCBs though not separately designed for DC applications are suitably


modified to be able to operate on DC systems also upto 500V DC /
250V DC. This is achieved by modifying for:
i) Current carrying capacity
ii) Over current and short circuit protection
iii) Short circuit breaking capacity (with L/R time constant limitations)

In AC the breaking of the short circuit current usually occurs within the
first current zero, by the current limiting effect. No such current zero
exists in DC. Arc breaking and ultimate quenching of arc depends on
the rapid dissipation of the inductive Energy Li2
This energy dissipation is dependent on L/R or time constant of the
circuit. The L/R values should be limited to 10-15 milli seconds to
achieve satisfactory performance. This is achieved usually by splitting
the DC arc voltage over 2 or 3 poles by connecting them in series,
depending upon on the DC voltage.

Current Carrying Capacity


The continuous current carrying capacity is generally a function limited
by the temperature rise of various internal components of MCCBs.

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