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Fuji Electric BW32AAG - User Manual

Fuji Electric BW32AAG
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Molded Case Circuit Breakers & Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers
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62D4-E-0058

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Summary

Introduction

Protecting Low-Voltage Circuits

1-1 Description

Outlines common low-voltage circuit faults and the necessity of protection devices.

1-2 Overcurrent Protection

Details overcurrent faults, their causes, and the role of circuit breakers in protection.

1-3 Phase-Loss Protection

Explains phase-loss faults in three-phase circuits and their prevention methods.

Operating Characteristics and Performance

2-1 Overcurrent Tripping Characteristics

Covers types of overcurrent tripping (inverse-time, instantaneous, short-time) and influencing factors.

2-2 Breaking Performance

Details short-circuit current breaking, including capacity, let-through current, and arc space.

2-3 Overload Switching Performance

Describes overload switching test conditions and performance criteria based on IEC standards.

2-4 Performance with Current at 100%

Discusses temperature rise and internal resistance/power consumption at rated current.

2-5 Durability

Covers switching durability and trip switching durability requirements for MCCBs.

2-6 Withstand Voltage Performance

Details power frequency and impulse withstand voltage test criteria for breakers.

2-7 Handle Operating Force and Angle

Presents data on handle operating force and angles for various MCCB types.

Selection and Application

3-1 Selection Check Points

Lists essential factors for selecting MCCBs, covering power supply, location, installation, and application.

3-2 Cascade Trip Applications

Explains cascade (backup) trip coordination for cost-effective protection and system reliability.

3-3 Selective Trip Applications

Details selective trip coordination methods between MCCBs and with high-voltage fuses.

3-4 Wiring Protection

Covers methods for protecting electrical wiring from overcurrents based on thermal characteristics.

3-5 Motor Circuit Applications

Discusses MCCB selection for motor circuits, including protection against starting currents.

3-6 Applications on the Primary Side of Transformers

Addresses inrush current during transformer excitation and MCCB selection for primary circuits.

3-7 Welder Circuit Applications

Explains characteristics of arc and resistance welder circuits and MCCB selection criteria.

3-8 Selecting an MCCB for Capacitor Circuit

Details arc reignition, transient inrush current, and MCCB selection for capacitor circuits.

3-9 MCCBs for Semiconductor Circuit

Discusses faults, overcurrents, and protection strategies for semiconductor circuits using MCCBs.

3-10 Protecting SSCs using MCCBs or MMSs

Covers protection of Solid-State Contactors (SSCs) for heater and motor circuits using MCCBs or MMSs.

3-11 Protecting Inverter Circuits using MCCBs

Explains how to protect inverter circuits with MCCBs, considering DC reactor usage.

3-12 MCCBs for High Frequency Circuits

Addresses MCCB suitability and derating for 400Hz circuits due to skin effect and trip variations.

3-13 MCCBs for DC Circuit Applications

Details MCCB usage in DC circuits, operating characteristic changes, and dedicated DC breakers.

3-14 MCCBs for UPS Applications

Provides guidance on selecting MCCBs for UPS systems, considering overload withstand and input/output capacity.

3-15 MCCBs for Servo Amplifier Applications

Lists MCCB types suitable for servo amplifier applications, focusing on power supply switching and protection.

3-16 Ground Fault Protection in System Applications

Explains grounding methods (TN, TT, IT) and ground fault protection strategies in electrical systems.

Environment and Usage Precautions

4-1 Standard Conditions

Lists standard operating conditions for MCCBs (temperature, humidity, altitude, pollution) as per IEC 60947-1.

4-2 Application to Special Environments

Covers MCCB performance and precautions for high-temperature, high-humidity, cold, and high-altitude environments.

4-3 Connection Precautions

Details important precautions for connecting MCCBs, including reversed connection and tightening torque.

4-4 Malfunction Due to Transient Inrush Current

Explains how transient inrush currents can cause MCCB malfunctions and methods for prevention.

Maintenance Inspections

5-1 Faults and Causes

Provides a troubleshooting guide for common MCCB faults, including possible causes and countermeasures.

5-2 Periodic Inspections

Outlines initial and periodic inspection procedures, criteria, and standards for MCCBs.

5-3 Replacement Recommendations

Offers guidelines for MCCB deterioration diagnosis and replacement based on durability and operating conditions.

Short-Circuit Current Calculation

6-1 Calculating Short-Circuit Current

Explains the objective, formulas, and methods for calculating short-circuit current for system design.

Summary

Introduction

Protecting Low-Voltage Circuits

1-1 Description

Outlines common low-voltage circuit faults and the necessity of protection devices.

1-2 Overcurrent Protection

Details overcurrent faults, their causes, and the role of circuit breakers in protection.

1-3 Phase-Loss Protection

Explains phase-loss faults in three-phase circuits and their prevention methods.

Operating Characteristics and Performance

2-1 Overcurrent Tripping Characteristics

Covers types of overcurrent tripping (inverse-time, instantaneous, short-time) and influencing factors.

2-2 Breaking Performance

Details short-circuit current breaking, including capacity, let-through current, and arc space.

2-3 Overload Switching Performance

Describes overload switching test conditions and performance criteria based on IEC standards.

2-4 Performance with Current at 100%

Discusses temperature rise and internal resistance/power consumption at rated current.

2-5 Durability

Covers switching durability and trip switching durability requirements for MCCBs.

2-6 Withstand Voltage Performance

Details power frequency and impulse withstand voltage test criteria for breakers.

2-7 Handle Operating Force and Angle

Presents data on handle operating force and angles for various MCCB types.

Selection and Application

3-1 Selection Check Points

Lists essential factors for selecting MCCBs, covering power supply, location, installation, and application.

3-2 Cascade Trip Applications

Explains cascade (backup) trip coordination for cost-effective protection and system reliability.

3-3 Selective Trip Applications

Details selective trip coordination methods between MCCBs and with high-voltage fuses.

3-4 Wiring Protection

Covers methods for protecting electrical wiring from overcurrents based on thermal characteristics.

3-5 Motor Circuit Applications

Discusses MCCB selection for motor circuits, including protection against starting currents.

3-6 Applications on the Primary Side of Transformers

Addresses inrush current during transformer excitation and MCCB selection for primary circuits.

3-7 Welder Circuit Applications

Explains characteristics of arc and resistance welder circuits and MCCB selection criteria.

3-8 Selecting an MCCB for Capacitor Circuit

Details arc reignition, transient inrush current, and MCCB selection for capacitor circuits.

3-9 MCCBs for Semiconductor Circuit

Discusses faults, overcurrents, and protection strategies for semiconductor circuits using MCCBs.

3-10 Protecting SSCs using MCCBs or MMSs

Covers protection of Solid-State Contactors (SSCs) for heater and motor circuits using MCCBs or MMSs.

3-11 Protecting Inverter Circuits using MCCBs

Explains how to protect inverter circuits with MCCBs, considering DC reactor usage.

3-12 MCCBs for High Frequency Circuits

Addresses MCCB suitability and derating for 400Hz circuits due to skin effect and trip variations.

3-13 MCCBs for DC Circuit Applications

Details MCCB usage in DC circuits, operating characteristic changes, and dedicated DC breakers.

3-14 MCCBs for UPS Applications

Provides guidance on selecting MCCBs for UPS systems, considering overload withstand and input/output capacity.

3-15 MCCBs for Servo Amplifier Applications

Lists MCCB types suitable for servo amplifier applications, focusing on power supply switching and protection.

3-16 Ground Fault Protection in System Applications

Explains grounding methods (TN, TT, IT) and ground fault protection strategies in electrical systems.

Environment and Usage Precautions

4-1 Standard Conditions

Lists standard operating conditions for MCCBs (temperature, humidity, altitude, pollution) as per IEC 60947-1.

4-2 Application to Special Environments

Covers MCCB performance and precautions for high-temperature, high-humidity, cold, and high-altitude environments.

4-3 Connection Precautions

Details important precautions for connecting MCCBs, including reversed connection and tightening torque.

4-4 Malfunction Due to Transient Inrush Current

Explains how transient inrush currents can cause MCCB malfunctions and methods for prevention.

Maintenance Inspections

5-1 Faults and Causes

Provides a troubleshooting guide for common MCCB faults, including possible causes and countermeasures.

5-2 Periodic Inspections

Outlines initial and periodic inspection procedures, criteria, and standards for MCCBs.

5-3 Replacement Recommendations

Offers guidelines for MCCB deterioration diagnosis and replacement based on durability and operating conditions.

Short-Circuit Current Calculation

6-1 Calculating Short-Circuit Current

Explains the objective, formulas, and methods for calculating short-circuit current for system design.

Fuji Electric BW32AAG Specifications

General IconGeneral
Poles3
Rated Current32A
Rated Voltage415VAC
Mounting TypeDIN Rail
Number of Poles3
Trip CharacteristicB
StandardsIEC

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