Energy and Power
Should transfer switch be equipped with contactors or circuit breakers? Manual or automatic?
Transfer switches support multiple operation modes (manual, automatic, non-automatic, bypass isolation, etc.) and feature a range of different switching mechanisms (contactors, circuit breakers). Transfer switches are used to protect critical electrical loads against loss of power. The load’s normal power… Read more
Aug 23, 2017 | By Edvard Csanyi
Low Voltage
Assemblies of switchgear and control panels (3)
Continued from 2nd part of article: Assemblies of switchgear and control panels (part 2) Now coverage of distribution panels and switchboards will be presented including molded case circuit breakers (MCCB), safety switches, panelboards, multimetering equipment, ground fault circuit interrupters. Most of the… Read more
Jun 30, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Low Voltage
How Low-Voltage Air Circuit Breaker Works?
A low-voltage circuit breaker is one which is suited for circuits rated at 600 volts or lower. One of the most commonly used low-voltage air circuit breakers is the molded case circuit breaker (picture above). A circuit can be connected… Read more
Oct 23, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Low Voltage
Maintenance Of Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)
The maintenance of circuit breakers deserves special consideration because of their importance for routine switching and for protection of other equipment. Electric transmission system breakups and equipment destruction can occur if a circuit breaker fails to operate because of a… Read more
Jan 01, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
