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What is a circuit breaker?

A circuit breaker is an electrical switch designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by overcurrent/overload or short circuit. Its basic function is to interrupt current flow after protective relays detect a fault.

How does Eaton circuit breaker work?

Eaton’s residential, miniature and molded case circuit breakers utilize over-toggle mechanism. The two-step stored energy mechanism is used when a large amount of energy is required to close the circuit breaker and when it needs to close rapidly. The major advantages of this mechanism are rapid reclosing and safety.

What is a circuit breaker contact Assembly?

The contact assembly consists of the movable contact, the movable contact arm, the stationary contact and the stationary conductor. As the circuit breaker opens or closes, the fixed contact moves to close (make) or open (break) the circuit. The contacts are designed to protect against two fault conditions

What is a circuit breaker frame?

The circuit breaker frame provides the rigidity and strength required to successfully deal with the interruption process and achieve the desired interrupting ratings. It insulates and isolates the electrical current in order to protect people and equipment during use or operation. Frames can be made from metal or molded insulating materials.

What is a power defense circuit breaker?

Its basic function is to interrupt current flow after protective relays detect a fault. Take an indepth look at circuit breakers with a special emphasis on the Eaton's most technologically advanced circuit breaker, the Power Defense molded case circuit breaker.

How many operations can an Amvac circuit breaker actuator perform?

Having only an open/close actuator, an electronic controller, and capa- citors for energy storage, the AMVAC circuit breaker actuator is capable of 50,000 to 100,000 operations. Vacuum interrupters are embedded in a proprietary epoxy material, achieving excel- lent dielectric and thermal capabilities.