Abstract:
A circuit interrupter (4) that includes a passive integration channel (32) structured to receive an output signal from a di/dt current sensor (30) and generate a first signal output based on the output signal, and an active integration channel (34) structured to receive the output signal from the di/dt current sensor (30) and generate a second signal output based on the output signal that is proportional to the primary current received by the di/dt current sensor. Circuit protection functionality is provided based on the first signal output responsive to the primary current being determined to be greater than a threshold level, current metering and circuit protection functionality is provided based on the second signal output responsive to the primary current being determined to be less than or equal to the threshold level, and a seed current value is provided to the active integrator based on the first signal output.
Abstract:
An electrical switching apparatus (1) includes a transductor circuit (100) that senses a direct current between at least one input terminal and at least one output terminal and outputs an alternating current proportional to the direct current between the input terminal and the output terminal. The electrical switching apparatus also includes an alternating current electronic trip circuit (200) configured to control pairs of separable contacts to separate based on the alternating current output from the transductor circuit. The alternating current electronic trip circuit includes a rectifier circuit (202), an interface circuit (208), and a processor (216) structured to output a control signal to control a trip actuator (416) to cause an operating mechanism (414) to separate the plurality of pairs of separable contacts.
Abstract:
An electronic fuse circuit (1) for interrupting a current flowing through a power circuit (2,3) includes: a trip switch (10) structured to open and close to interrupt and permit, respectively, the current flowing through the power circuit; a current sensing circuit (20) structured to sense when a magnitude of the current flowing through the power circuit is greater than a predetermined magnitude; a trip circuit (30) structured to control the trip switch to open and close based on the sensed magnitude of the current flowing through the power circuit; and a processor (40) having a routine (41) structured to monitor a characteristic of the trip circuit and, when the monitored characteristic meets a predetermined criteria, to enter an override mode and control the trip circuit to control the trip switch to open regardless of the magnitude of the current flowing through the power circuit.
Abstract:
A fusible switch disconnect device includes a housing adapted to receive at least one fuse therein, and a switchable contact for connecting the fuse to circuitry. A tripping mechanism and control circuitry are provided to displace the switchable contact, as well as multiple other components in the device, in response to a predetermined electrical condition.
Abstract:
A fusible switch disconnect device includes a housing adapted to receive at least one fuse therein, and a switchable contact for connecting the fuse to circuitry. A tripping mechanism and control circuitry are provided to move the switchable contact to an open position in response to a predetermined electrical condition.
Abstract:
The disclosed concept relates to an overload relay and, more specifically, to an overload relay switch having a reduced number of components and less complex components. The reduced number of components includes the lack of a return spring on the manual actuators. Further, the relay switch member, which was typically a snap switch conducting member structured to change its configuration, is a substantially flat blade. Further, a circuit is used to detect an over-current condition and a solenoid actuates the relay switch assembly, thereby eliminating the need for a mechanical over-current detection and switch actuation device.
Abstract:
The circuit breaker protection and diagnostics system comprising the electrical signals acquisition module, transmission module, parameterization module and decision module characterized in that it includes the non-electrical signals acquisition module (NESAM), the input (U1) of which is connected to the non-electrical signals sensor of the circuit breaker (CB), one output is connected to the comparator module (CM), and the other one to the transmission module (TM) which is connected to the output of the system (U6), wherein the second input of the comparator module (CM) is connected to the non-electric diagnostics signals reference standard module (NDSRSM), one of the outputs of the comparator module (CM) is connected to the decision module (DM), the output (U5) of which is connected to the circuit breaker control system (CS), and the second output of the comparator module (CM) is connected to the transmission module (TM), the second input of which is connected to the output of the electrical signals acquisition module (ESAM), and the third input is connected to the output of the protection module (PM). The second output of which is connected to the input of the decision module (DM), and the input is connected to the output of the signals parameterization module (SPM), to the input of which connected is the second output of the electrical signals acquisition module (ESAM), and to the voltage inputs (U3) of the electrical signals acquisition module (ESAM) connected are the outputs of voltage transformers (TU), to the current inputs (U2) connected are the outputs of current transformers (TI), and the binary inputs (U4) receive the binary signals (WDW) of the circuit breaker (CB).
Abstract:
An aircraft circuit breaker includes a housing and a conductive member coupled thereto. The conductive member has a first conductive portion structured to be electrically and mechanically coupled to a conductive panel and a plurality of second conductive portions with a plurality of openings therethrough. An electronic circuit cooperates with an operating mechanism to trip open separable contacts. The circuit includes printed circuit boards having a plurality of conductive pads defining a ground. Each conductive pad has an opening therethrough. Each of a plurality of threaded conductive fasteners includes a conductive end portion, a conductive shaft disposed from the conductive end portion, and a plurality of conductive threads disposed on the conductive shaft. A number of the conductive threads electrically and mechanically engage a corresponding second conductive portion at a corresponding one of the openings. The conductive end portion electrically engages a corresponding one of the conductive pads.
Abstract:
본 발명은 과전류를 차단하는 디지털 자동차단기에 관한 것으로, 특히 트립의 원인을 파악할 수 있고 사고발생이 예측되는 범위에서 사전에 트립 동작을 수행하며 외부감시 시스템에 의하여 관리되는 디지털 자동차단기에 관한 것이다. 이를 위해, 본 발명에 따른 디지털 자동차단기는 전기전자 기기의 전류로부터 검출신호를 생성하는 전류 센서와, 상기 전류 센서에서 생성된 아날로그 검출신호를 디지털 신호로 변환하는 논리 회로부와, 외부 전원과 연결되어 상기 전기전자 기기와 외부 전원을 단속하는 스위칭부와, 상기 논리 회로부에서 출력된 디지털 신호를 누적 처리하여 데이터화하고 처리된 값이 기준값보다 크면 상기 스위칭부를 제어하여 상기 전기전자 기기와 외부 전원을 차단하는 제어부와, 상기 제어부에 의해 누적 처리된 데이터화된 정보를 저장하는 메모리를 포함한다. 이와 같이, 본 발명은 전류 센서로부터의 검출신호를 데이터화하여 메모리에 저장하고 동시에 검출신호를 원격감시 제어시스템으로 송신함으로써 디지털 자동차단기의 원격 감시가 가능하며 이상 발생시 메모리에 저장된 데이터를 분석하여 트립 원인(과부하, 누전, 서지전압, 단락 등)을 파악할 수 있는 효과가 있다.