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Protection of cables and lines against overheating in case of excess current due to overload, short circuit or short to earth (assignment according to DIN VDE 0100 Part 430)
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=> Fire protection

Protection against dangerous body currents in case of excessive touch voltage due to faulty insulation
(assignment according to DIN VDE 0100 Part 410 ,TNSystem)

=> Protection of humans


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Independently of the characteristic, national installation rules are applicable which define a maximum permissible rated current for the line cross section to be protected, taking into account the installation method. (IEC 60364 Erection of low voltage installations) Design and testing requirements are defined in IEC/EN 60898 (Circuit breakers for overcurrent protection for household and similar use) and in IEC/EN 60947-2 (Low voltage switchgear and control gear Part 2: Circuit breakers).

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Rules

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Suitable for any low voltage installation, both in residential and functional buildings, as well as in industry. Thanks to a variety of models and a wide range of accessories (e.g. auxiliary switches, busbars, shunt trip releases, and undervoltage releases) these devices meet the most diverse requirements of the different fields of application.

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Place of Installation

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Miniature circuit breakers are mechanical switching devices serving the following purposes: 1. Disconnecting a circuit from the mains automatically when the current exceeds a specific maximum value 2. Connecting a circuit to the mains or disconnecting it by manual operation.

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Function

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Function
Overload a thermally delayed (bimetallic) release initiates the disconnecting process and separates the contacts. Short circuit - an electromagnetic instantaneous release (hammer armature) performs the disconnecting process and separates the contacts.
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Internal tripping independently of toggle position guarantees proper tripping even in case the operating lever is blocked or held by the operator. Both releases work independently of each other.

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Function
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Function
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Versions
- Rated current: - Voltage systems: - Toggle colours: - Number of poles: - Tripping characteristics:: - Selectivity class:

0,16 125 A AC (~), DC (=) basically in accordance with flat indicator colours of fuses 1p, 1N, 2p, 3p, 3N, 4p B, C, D, K, S, Z 3

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Tripping Characteristics
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B for line and cable protection in residential building installations (light- and socket circuits)

C line and cable protection, particularly for electriacal systems and equipment with higher making currents (groups of lamps, motors)

D - line and cable protection, particularly for electrical systems and equipment with very high making currents (welding transformers, motors)

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PLS.. ( 63 A) PLHT ( 125 A)

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PLN..( 40 A)

PLSM-HS (4 A)

PLS6-DC ( 50 A)

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Miniature Circuit Breaker PLN6, PLN4

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Miniature circuit breakers 1p+N, one module unit wide - for installations occupying very little space.

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Miniature Circuit Breaker PLSM-HS

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Thermostats Control devices Timers in order to avoid fusing of contacts of any downstream auxiliary switching devices. Very low let-through energy (approx. It of standard PLSM-B4) comparable to low-amp fuses

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Especially for protecting auxiliary circuits, e.g. of

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Especially for protecting DC applications Telecommunication Solar power Emergency power supply

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Miniature Circuit Breaker PLHT

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Extended series of top-quality miniature circuit breakers for high nominal currents up to 125 A, for application in power distribution systems in comercial industry Power distribution systems

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Miniature Circuit Breaker

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Types key
P Xpole Type LS Miniature Circuit Breaker 0,16 63 A LN Miniature Circuit Breaker 1N in 1mod. 40 A LH Miniature Circuit Breaker 20 125 A Rated breaking capacity T 15/20/25 kA M 10 kA 6 6 kA 4 4,5 kA Tripping Characteristics B, C, D Rated current 0,16 125 A Number of poles 1p 1pole 1N 1+N pole 2p 2pole 3p 3pole 3N 3+Npole 4 4pole

P LS M C 16 / 3N
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PLS.., PLN.., PLSM-HS, PLS-DC

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Features
80 mm device height totally compatible with predecessor series Installation and removal without removing the busbar Guide for secure terminal connection Twin-purpose terminal (lift/open mouthed) above and below Coloured toggles according to rated current Contact position indicator red/green Can be sealed with leads in the ON or OFF position Wide range of accessories, most items in snap-on design Additional information on the device
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80 mm device height totally compatible with predecessor series

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PLS.., PLN.., PLSM-HS, PLS-DC
Installation and removal without removing the busbar

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Guide for secure terminal connection Prevents missing the terminal when introducing the wire

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Coloured toggles according to rated current

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13A 10A 8A 6A 4A

16A 20A 25A 32A 40A

2A

50A

< 2A N

63A

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Miniature Circuit Breaker


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Contact position indicator red/green

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PLS.., PLN.., PLSM-HS, PLS-DC
Can be sealed with leads in the ON or OFF position

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Additional information
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Complete type designation Connection diagram Approval / test marks Stripping length of wire EAN-code (including Art. No.)

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Miniature Circuit Breaker PLSM, PLS6, PLS4


Tested to Rated breaking capacity Rated current Rated voltage Characteristic Number of poles Module unit Terminals

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Terminal capacity Max. back-up fuse

IEC/EN 60898 10 kA; 6 kA; 4.5 kA 0.5 - 63 A 230/400 V~ max. 48 V= per pole B, C, D 1p, 1p+N (1.5 and 2 MU) 2p 2p, 3p, 3p+N, 4p 1 MU = 17.8 mm Twin-purpose terminal (lift/open mouthed) with guide for secure connection 1 - 25 mm 1N (1.5 MU), 1 - 2x10 mm (N) PLSM max. 125 A gG (gL) PLS6 max. 100 A gG (gL) PLS4 max. 80 A gG (gL)

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Miniature Circuit Breaker PLN6, PLN4

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Characteristic Number of poles Terminals Terminal capacity Max. back-up fuse

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Tested to Rated breaking capacity Rated current Rated voltage

IEC/EN 60898 6 kA; 4.5 kA 4A 230/400 V~ max. 48 V /pole B, C 1N Lift terminal with guide for secure connection 1 - 16 mm PLN6 max. 100 A gG (gL) PLN4 max. 80 A gG (gL)

Miniature Circuit Breaker PLSM-HS

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Characteristic Number of poles Terminals

Terminal capacity Max. back-up fuse

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Tested to Rated breaking capacity Rated current Rated voltage

IEC/EN 60898 10 kA 4A 230/400 V~ max. 48 V /Pol B 1p, 2p Multi-purpose terminal (lift/open mouthed) with guide for secure connection 1 - 25 mm max. 125 A gG (gL)

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Characteristic Number of poles Terminals

Terminal capacity Maximum back-up fuse

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Tested to Rated breaking capacity Rated current Rated voltage

IEC/EN 60947-2 6 kA 2 50 A 250 V-,/1p /500 V-/2p C 1p, 2p Multi-purpose terminal (lift/open mouthed) with guide for secure connection 1 - 25 mm max. 100 A gG (gL)

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Characteristic Number of poles Terminals Terminal capacity Maximum back-up fuse Device height

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Tested to Rated breaking capacity Rated current Rated voltage

EN 60947-2 15 25 kA 20 125 A 230/400 V~ max. 60 V per pole B, C, D 1p, 2p, 3p, 3N, 4p lift terminal 1 - 50 mm max. 200 A gL 90 mm

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ZP-IHK

ZP-NHK

ZP-ASA

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Accessories Z-LHK Z-LHASA


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Type designation Tripping characteristic Rated current easily to be recogniced Terminal guide Height Terminals Kontact position indicator easily to remove, out of a consisting busbar system BAR Code Icn acc. 60898 Degree of protection IP20 Ambiant air temperature PLSM C16 C63

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MC 116E C16 no

NC 163 C63

5SX21 C16 C63 no no 90 mm Lift below open mouth no no no 6kA yes C16

Lexis C63 no yes (plastics) 83 mm Lift above/below open mouth below no yes no 10kA yes C16

S200 C63 no yes (metal) 85 mm Lift above/below open mouth yes yes yes 10 kA yes -25 C up to +55 C C16

C60 C63 no yes (metal) 81 mm Lift above/below no no yes 10kA yes -25 C up to +55 C

yes yes (plastics) 80 mm Lift above/below open mouth yes yes yes 10 kA yes

yes (metal) 83 mm Lift above/below open mouth below no no yes 6kA yes yes yes no 10kA

C up to +60 C -25 C up to +70 C -25 C up to +60 C -25 C up to +45 C -25

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Hager

Siemens

Legrand

ABB

Merlin Gerin

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80 mm device height totally compatible with predecessor series Installation and removal without removing the busbar Twin-purpose terminal (lift/open mouthed) with guide for secure connection Coloured toggles according to rated current Wide range of accessories, most items in snap-on design

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