[MCB (Miniature cout breaker), an elecncalstch 's used to Iterup the crcut ‘under faut conattons such as overload and shor cuit. was invented by Mr ‘Stotz-Kontakt in 1891, MCB does not intenupt the circuit under the earth faut conan. In ear days, we used fuses to tp the cxcut under abnormal condtons. Fuse ‘wil protect he ekeut by bowing themselves; hence you need to replace the same ‘wth a new one. The entre process consumes te. = Magnetic Components Semiconductors, ‘80 that, CBs are designed to operate automatically and inp the cult under faut Condition, also we can reset the same in a lesser perod. This Is the man advantage of he ministre cout breakers + [McB Single Line Diagram ‘Do you know? MCB can be used only fr low votage applications (ess than 680 vals) since the shot ccut current rating is less. Gotha, high short crcut current ‘may damage your MCB, In he market, you might be seen, there ate many types of MCB such 88 single pole, wo-poe, thre: pole and fourpole. For simply, am going 0 tke a single: pole MCB, comet [MCB is a combination of @ erent pars such as It involves turing on and off operation ofthe MCB. This is the only mechanism ‘used to inccale the status of the miniature cicult breaker. the kno isin the ‘upward direction, you should consider as ON postion, di is in @ downward Note: Sometimes wil be inthe middle poston, tht time MCB cannot be ON ‘even if we push It upward I means tha the MCB isin tip conden. To reset he ‘same, we need to agan pullin a downward decton. Wes colseto te titre unr shot cnn inane at Cod. tncomeced mt erp | wrt massa ‘The ier part ofthe coll consists of trppng rod, plunger. and a etum spring Nr Abimetaie stip is nothing but a small connecting metal has associated wit the lwpping mechanism, Its a combination of stel and copper of steal and brass. Mostly steals used since the resistivity ofthe soe i igh ‘The output of the cos connected in sexes ith the Betas. ‘Tne bmetalic arrangement used to tp the rout under an overoad conten. Jworks based on “the physical state of the metal changes when the temperature of increase”. Note: under tip concn, the bimetalic sr wil be in hightemperature, since you ‘should allow some time to reduce the temperature. During that time, I wl pot get reset. [Ae chute or are extinguisher is @ bunch of tee plates with zine-coated material ‘arranged as shown inthe figure. The main purpose ofthe arc chutes, quenching the are which developed inside of the MCB while breaking the circuit, Increases theif span ofthe cic breaker [An electrolyte copper or ste! screw allows us to connect the MIB to the power source. Mosty the botiom and top side screw indcate the output and input texral “Sometimes | have seen, few manufactures do not use a screw, Instead, they use {he lock mechanism to hla the terminal. | mean push to lock an unock. ox Magnetic Components Semiconductors Its used to connect the moving slement to the stands element ‘The DIN rall connection ts used to mount an MCB In a rack, ft would be the backside of the MCB and itis standard size, Inespectve of ts sze or poles or {nipping or manufacture, Enel [All the operations are performed insie ofthe encioser and which Is rNetod to get better mechanical strength. The encloser is made up of high insulated Nberglass ‘Since they ofler excellent heat resistance up to S00deg, Moe: ince Bes CT and PT ttt Tansee & og Tamas Working Princip [MCB incoming teminal Is connected through a solenold coll flowed by the Dimetalc stp. Ard the output of te bmetalic stp wil be connected tothe output ‘screw terminal. llthe pats are connected in series wth each other. Under Norma Condtion MCB act as a switch. By Using actuator knob we can tun on or tun off theca ‘Under overload condition which means the curent flows though the MCB i bigher tan te ated curent. Now PR loss is gnerated in the bimetallic sip and ‘smuttanecusly heat wil be produced. The bimtalic stip starts bending. Due to this, the tipping mechanism wil be operated. Refer to the below mentioned, Under the short circuit conditions. the high curent flows through he sclenot coll wich creates a strong magnet fla. Due o tis, the plunger inside of the tripping mecranism vill be geting attracted. The plunger pushes the tipping rod “The tripping rod ps the cut breaker without me delay. ‘Also, overioad notaton i indicated inthe cured shape and short ccutnetation ibe inccated at a square shape. refer tothe picture, Magnetic Components Semeonactor: [As we discussed este, MCB operates under two faut conditons such as ‘overload and short ecu, For beter understanding let us take an example of he ‘ingle;pole 20 Amps Anchor to make MCB, Magnetic Components Semiconductors {€20 maximum allowable current: 20 Amps. Your MCB can withstand up to 20A, ‘beyond that evel, our MCB wil consider as overload or over cuent | " 10000 Maximum short ercut current capacity: Your MCB short cut witand ic ‘ange 10¥A. Beyond that lint, MCB wil not be In the erignal state which may ‘damage physical. {indicates the energy level of the mcb: The MCB can be used upto 65 KW of Power 220615: ts the maximum atiowable voltage int ‘50 Hz: Te Frequency indicates AC operation. In our case, if the input curent through the MCB Is reached more than 20 A. ‘means, te betall arrangement tips the MCE, It's aed an overload tp. More: iy Sa nq nducon mati ued x Hh sung Tm scan Magnetic Components Semiconductors “Toe overload tip wil nol tip the eicult instant 1 takes some time to reach the tripping stage. The tipping te willbe 5 to 10 secs. [At he same time ifthe current flow through the MCB is more than the 4 to 10 times of ful lod currant means the solenoid col tips the ccut. The short Creuit des not ake much time to operate. Trpping time wil be 20ms “The short cult tipping is based onthe types of NCB only. Types of MCB: ‘They are cassie into fve major ypes according to thelr instantaneous tipping Characteristes. Look a her operating curves. Type C ‘Type D Type B: Trp the crcut when the cuent tow more than Sto tes of load curent. Mostly they are sutable for resistve and inductive toads. we recommend you to use for household applications such as a heater, lighting smal cling fan application te ‘operates at Sto 10 times its ull load curent. Better for high wattage lamps such as mercury or sodium vapor lighting. They are preferred to handle high short circuit cures. They are reccrmmende fr Industial applications 6 (Operates 10 to 25 times ta ful load current. Mostly they are used for very high inductive loads where frequent suitching surges such as small ‘lectcl elevators, Ray machines welding machine ec ‘Type K The MCB trips The cul If the current flow reaches 8 1 12 mes. It protects the electrical equipment such as transformers, Induction Motors, and ‘ner auliay loads fom short res and overloads. . ‘The MCB operates when the faut current reaches 2 to 8 mes is full load current Sinee they are sutable Tor commercial appkcations and swtching on the smal loads 1. Sutable for low votage and low current applications 2. Shor ult Faut sensivty is higher 53, The hassle operation, no need to replacelary the fuse element 4, Less maintenance, requent ubrcaton Is ot requred 5. avalale at cterent forms suchas to-pole,tree-pole and fourple 6. Higher etectricalsaety 7. Less replacement cost 4 MCB are avaiable at a maximum range of 125 Amps. MCBs are not preferable {or te area whereas the load requirement is high, The curent seting can not be achstabie 2 toes not have earth faut protection 13, Coster han sth use unit, 4. An increas in oom temperature causes a nuisance tip 15, The wear anc tear Taco ie high 6, The selection of MC shoud be taken care of since Type B operates faster than ‘ype Cando. 7. Not suitable fr high vttage applications Compatible Across 2 Platforms | have worked in the industry fr over 10 yeas, et see the few questions. Cost basis: OC MCB > ACC ‘Best Quality: ABS > Telemechanic > Semens > LAT > Hager ‘My suggestion 1s ogo fora cheaper one that is L&T: [At he same time, you should see the avaliable protection refer to he pete the [Nc is having both shor circuit and overoad potecton. ‘Bu some manufactures donot ncude bot the fw Note: Do not use MBS where your demand is more tan 40.8. Use 63.A& 100 A CCB instead of MCB 63 A & 100 A, Increase in Joad cirent tough the MCB \wbich wil edu the feof MCB Under the tp conctons, It wil be in mispotion stato, Just Pll tin dounwara for ‘eset and push in upward tum on. IF itpsin shor ereuit condition, you can rest it immediatly, but itis tipped in ‘overload means, takes max 30 £8 to eset ‘Go or Type B whic gives better pertormance for households such as lights water eter, DVD player, Geiser. Wy Canactr and ina usin Flin Orit “Type K can be used for inductive loads such 36 motor, sir conationers, water pumps ete nat ae the stops to avoid the failure of MCB? 1. Do not Load MCB mere than 70% oft ul lad rating (Load means curent) 2. Make sure terminal Screws are tight contin. 3, Use lugging to connect cables and MCS terminals ick ths to know about hugging 4. not tum on during fast contin frequent (max two oF twee times are slowed). 60 ofthe MBS falure de to ths reason only. The frequent fow of high cuent camages te inner bimetaic snp Donte wih MCB 1.1 the toad current is mere than 40 Amps, I do not recommend fo use MCB. Instead of you can use MICCB, which gives the best performance in a higher loos 2,Do not connect mustple numbers of sing ‘ogee. {Do not use high staring curent applcatons ike Coal crusher, Coal grinder, Crane, long tote, eoss trolley ete. 4. Do not use i asa main income of ighng routs without RCCB (Residual case ‘eur breaker) oF ELCB (Earth leakage Cxcult breake7), because It does not protect he creut rom earth fauts stand cable wihout lugging all eam Mor: Tupi Diese Estas Coat nt Aun Cables ‘How to Select MCB for Industial Use as per instalation: 1. Caetiate loa curent, put 180 % X load curent = Rating. 2 Use 2 Amps Amps rating for contol cic (it wil withstand up to 200-400 watts co) 2. Use 6 Amps rating for Panel accesories ike an Exhaust fan, luminaion lamp, ‘Space heater. 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