Compact: functions and characteristics

protection of low-voltage distribution networks (cont.)

circuit breakers Compact circuit breakers

for power distribution number of poles
switchboards electrical characteristics as per IEC 947-2 and EN 60947-2
rated current (A) In 40°C
E20999

rated insulation voltage (V) Ui

rated impulse withstand voltage (kV) Uimp
rated operational voltage (V) Ue AC 50/60 Hz
push
to
trip
DC

ultimate breaking capacity Icu AC 50/60 Hz 220/240 V

(kA rms) 380/415 V
440 V
500 V
push push
to to

525 V
trip trip

660/690 V
DC 250 V (1 P)
500 V (2 P in series)
045345

service breaking capacity Ics (% Icu)

utilisation category
suitability for isolation
endurance (C-O cycles) mechanical
electrical 440 V - In/2
440 V - In
electrical characteristics as per standard Nema AB1
breaking capacity (kA) 240 V
480 V
600 V

Compact NS250H
protection (see following pages)
protection against interchangeable trip units
overcurrents (A) Ir setting current
048286

earth fault protection add-on Vigi module

Vigirex relay
installation and connection
fixed/front connection
fixed/rear connection
plug-in (on base)
withdrawable (on chassis)
indication and measurement auxiliaries
auxiliary switches
electronic trip unit related functions
voltage presence indicator
current transformer module
ammeter module
insulation monitoring module
control auxiliaries
auxiliary releases
motor mechanism
Compact NS630L rotary handles (direct, extended)
manual/automatic source changeover systems
installation and connection accessories
bare cable connectors
terminal extensions and spreaders
terminal shields and phase barriers
escutcheons
dimensions and weights
dimensions 2/3 poles, fixed, FC
L x H x D (mm) 4 poles, fixed, FC
weight (kg) 3 poles, fixed, FC
(*) 2P only for N-types
4 poles, fixed, FC
(**) for operational voltage up to 500 V

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100 160 250 400 630

750 750 750 750 750
8 8 8 8 8
690 690 690 690 690
500 500 500 500 500
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25 70 150 36 70 150 36 70 150 45 70 150 45 70 150
25 65 130 35 65 130 35 65 130 42 65 130 42 65 130
18 50 100 30 50 70 30 50 70 30 50 100 30 50 70
18 35 100 22 35 50 22 35 50 22 35 100 22 35 50
8 10 75 8 10 20 8 10 20 10 20 75 10 20 35
50 85 100 50 85 100 50 85 100 85 85
50 85 100 50 85 100 50 85 100 85 85
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50000 40000 20000 15000 15000
50000 40000 20000 12000 8000
30000 20000 10000 6000 4000

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25 65 130 35 65 130 35 65 130 42 65 130 42 65 130
10 35 50 20 35 50 20 35 50 20 35 50 20 35 50

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105 x 161 x 86 105 x 161 x 86 105 x 161 x 86 140 x 255 x 110 140 x 255 x 110
140 x 161 x 86 140 x 161 x 86 140 x 161 x 86 185 x 255 x 110 185 x 255 x 110
1.6 1.6 1.9 6.0 6.0
2.1 2.1 2.3 7.8 7.8

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