Safe Tripping of High-Energy Overcurrent in SELV Voltage Level
• Very high breaking capacity of up to 3000 A
• Safe tripping in 15 s at twice the rated current
• Operating temperature range from -55 °C to 125 °C

With the increased availability of low-cost, high-performance lithium-ion battery cells, there is a growing need to manage higher and higher currents via low-cost, SMD-assembled PCBs.

The dedicated Schurter UHP fuse with rated currents of 50 to 100 A ideally meets the requirements for high breaking capacity and fast tripping in the event of overcurrents by galvanically separating these immense energies stored in Li-Ion batteries in a controlled manner.

Market Situation
With the success of the smartphone, Li-Ion batteries have gained enormously in importance. They are also the key to the success of the even more energy-intensive electric cars, which rely on this very technology. The price per kilowatt hour of a Li-Ion battery pack has fallen to a tenth in the last decade!

Power ∼ Current2
The higher the current on a PCB, the more power must be converted and also dissipated. It is therefore particularly important for such applications to have a reliable fuse that is capable of galvanically separating the circuit in time in case of an overcurrent. The UHP fuse developed by Schurter especially for this purpose disconnects the circuit at twice the rated current within a maximum of 15 seconds and ensures that the circuit board can be built more economically and in a space-saving manner.

High Energy Short Circuit
Li-ion batteries are capable of storing very high amounts of energy and releasing it again within a very short time - for instance in the event of a short circuit. The low internal resistance of the cells can lead to short-circuit currents of up to 3000 A, depending on the configuration. The UHP fuse is built so robustly that it can withstand such high currents at the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) voltage level of up to 63 VDC, and even at 80 VDC it can still provide a performance of up to 2000 A.

Extreme Temperature Range
The UHP is designed to operate at ambient temperatures from -55 °C to +125 °C. This makes it ideally suited for applications in the automotive sector, but also for other applications with potentially large temperature variations.

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With ControlPlex®, PowerPlex® and SCS® Smart Control Systems E-T-A offers intelligent complete systems for power distribution and overcurrent protection for industrial applications, watercraft and vehicles. The bus systems provide a wealth of integral diagnosis and monitoring functions.

Your Benefits:
• Optimise the availability of systems, vehicles and loads
• Reduce power consumption significantly
• Reduce configuration and maintenance time
• Avoid downtimes

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E-T-A offers comprehensive solutions for protection of electronic equipment, encompassing E-T-A's offering of thermal, thermal-magentic, magnetic, high performance and electronic circuit breakers.

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Unrivalled Uptime in Machine Construction and Process Control

Requirements regarding product quality and stability of the production process are constantly rising in machine construction and process control.  The CPC12 ControlPlex System offers permanent data logging, analysis and processing.  This provides the required transparency to detect any changes in the production process at an early stage and to take countermeasures in time.

Consistency of the systems is particularly important.  Besides the field bus interfaces PROFINET and EtherCAT, the CPC12 bus controller also has another Ethernet interface. It allows access to the system even without fieldbus.  Direct access to the integral web server of the device is made possible.

All data and information are available on the device on site, but also in the office.  If the circuit protector has tripped, it can quickly be reset to operation.  Downtimes are reduced and machine uptime is increased.  Data can easily be analysed and evaluated later by means of remote access.

The modular REX system is especially adapted to the special requirements of machine construction and process control. The CPC12 bus controller extends the REX system by the connection to different fieldbus connections.  This makes your DC 24 V power distribution and protection more transparent than ever.

The REX12D electronic circuit protector records status and measuring values of each load circuit and transmits them to the bus controller.  System operators and maintenance staff thus receive all information they need to detect changes and possible undesirable developments at an early stage.

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• Approvals: UL/CSA, CCC, ATEX
• Trip Classes: Greater Than - Equal to CLASS 10
• Push-In Technology: Save Up To 50 % Installation Time

Thanks to their special features, the Eaton Moeller series motor-protective circuit breakers with electronic overload protection complement the PKZ range and offer a good alternative to MCBs with bimetallic strips. Due to the compact and modular design featuring plug-in trip blocks, they offer maximum flexibility in the current range up to 65 A. By adding the PKE-XTUCP trip blocks, you can quickly turn a PKE motor-protective circuit breaker into a PKE circuit breaker for system and cable protection.

Core Features:
• Hand-operated motor-protective circuit breaker in accordance with IEC/EN 60947-4-1, VDE 0660 Part 102
• Rotary handle with ON & OFF switch-position indicator
• Push-in trip block up to 65 A with visible isolating distance
• If used in conjunction with the appropriate accessories, the circuit breaker can be turned into main switch or emergency-stop switch in accordance with EN 60204 and/or VDE 0113
• Isolating characteristics in accordance with IEC/EN 60947-3
• UL/CSA (including Types E and F) approvals for the North American market
• SmartWire-DT integration
• Short-circuit proof up to 100 kA (400 V) up to 32 A, 50 kA (400 V) up to 65 A
• Circuit breaker width: 45 mm up to 36 A / 55 mm up to 65 A

Push-In Technology - Connections With Just One Clever “Click”:
The Push-in terminals enable control-panel wiring with just one simple click. This tool-free connection technology makes wiring even faster, safer and more efficient. The PKE motor-protective circuit breakers with electronic wide-range overload protection and plug-in trip blocks offer a viable alternative to bi-metallic solutions in the current range up to 65A.

The PKE as Part of the xStart System:
Many applications require an auxiliary contact with different contact configurations for interlocking and signaling. By using a motor starter, however, it becomes possible to implement a more direct, safe and efficient control design.

Open, Flexible and Easy Communication:
Due to the established and widespread serial Fieldbus Modbus RTU the communication module is an open and standardized Communication interface. This enables a complete recoding of the machine conditions and a consistent and clear condition monitoring.

All The Information At Your Fingertips Thanks to SmartWire-DT:
Via SmartWire-DT, the PKE motor starter combinations can be easily integrated into any automation environment. By enhancing data transparency, SmartWire-DT increases the efficiency and reliability of the drives in the vicinity of the motor-protective circuit breaker.

With Eaton, your systems are automatically compliant with the ErP directive in a simple, fast and economical way, while significantly reducing your energy costs.

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• 100% Compatible with Former Range
• Energy Metering Class 1: According IEC 61557-12
• Life Span Indicator: Enables Predictive Maintenance

The new globally available digital NZM Series fits perfectly into modern energy distribution systems. The circuit breakers are suitable for universal use - from small distribution boards to machine controls and motor-starter combinations all the way to large power distribution systems. Due to its connectivity and enhanced features it's ready for Industry 4.0 applications.

Core Features:
• 100% compatible to existing systems - same footprint, performance is equal or better
• IoT ready with integrated communication capability and Class 1 energy metering
• Integrated Life-Cycle Management provides predictive maintenance information
• Safety above standard using ARMS Maintenance Mode and ZSI Zone-Selective-Interlocking
• Enhanced performance with improved selectivity and 70 kA switching capacity
• Improved handling using push-in terminals and more

Designed for use in Machinery Applications
Create a safe working environment with the NZM circuit-breaker. The extensive range of accessories allows flexible adaptation to customer requirements, e.g. mounting location and terminal connection. Thanks to IEC and UL/CSA approvals, there is no restriction to worldwide application. With the new integrated energy measurement it is possible to implement energy management according to ISO 50001.

Compact Solution for Energy Measurement in Energy Distribution
Space-saving installation thanks to the integrated energy measurement and communication interface makes external measurement and communication solutions obsolete. Thanks to the intelligent design, the design verification according to IEC 61439 is still valid. The Zone Selective Interlocking feature (ZSI) ensures selectivity in the time-delayed range of the tripping characteristic to 100 %.

Motor Control Center (MCC) and Circuit-Breaker NZM are a Perfect Match
As part of a motor starter combination, the digital NZM not only enables a safe and reliable start of the connected motor, but also provides a wide range of application data. In addition to status and energy data, it also provides information for preventive maintenance of the circuit breaker. The ARMS maintenance mode offers additional protection for systems and personnel in the event of maintenance work.

Ideally Suited for Photovoltaic Systems
With the switch-disconnectors up to 1,600 A, implementing applications such as main switches, emergency power-off switches and coupler switches is quick and simple. This makes the new NZM circuit breakers suitable in various environments such as renewable energy, e.g. photovoltaics, with up to 1,500 VDC.

Predictive Maintenance for Critical Infrastructure
Avoid a blackout of the system due to an unexpected end of life of a circuit breaker. With the predictive maintenance feature, the digital NZM can tell you about maintenance and replacement needs to schedule system maintenance accordingly and increase system uptime.

Suitable for High Energy Density Industries
Eaton took a close look at what customers really want and designed the product accordingly. The new digital NZM circuit breakers were designed for power-intensive applications with high switching capaticies at 690 VAC such as wind power and marine industry as well as data centers.

Monitor Energy Usage in Commercial Buildings
The digital NZM with PXR has a fully integrated class 1 energy meter according to IEC 61557-12, which cconstantly measures current and voltage. The digital NZM with PXR replaces the need for additional meters and has an integrated display for readings & safety settings.

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The appliance inlet module X3120-A combines four functions within a single component: An IEC inlet plug, an ON/OFF switch, resettable overcurrent protection
and a line filter.

The 3120-N circuit breaker / switch combination provides the function of an ON/OFF switch and ensures overcurrent protection. The 3120-N thermal circuit breaker / switch combination protects the line filter in the event of an overload.

Benefits:
•  Reduced Planning and Storage Costs
•  Reduced Mounting and Wiring Time
•  High Availability - the circuit breakers can easily, quickly and reliably be reset after tripping. Fuse replacement is eliminated.

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Systematic reduction of components is a major reason for a successful cost-saving design. And fewer components normally help save space and allow for designing compact products.

The appliance inlet module X3120-B combines three functions within a single component: A C14 appliance inlet, a rocker switch and resettable overcurrent protection. In this module the two latter functions are provided by E-T-A’s wellproven 3120-N circuit breaker/switch combination.

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Easily mounted add-on modules are available for undervoltage release, magnetic trip, remote trip and auxiliary contact function.

By default, the undervoltage release modules are electrically connected to the main circuit. They can also be supplied with terminals separated from the main circuit if necessary. They allow easy and costeffective realisation of safety circuits.

The magnetic trip module trips the circuit breaker/switch combination at overload currents from four times rated current within milliseconds.

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E-T-A is the first manufacturer in the world to launch a circuit breaker/switch combination with push-in connection technology - the 3120 N...-PT. This design allows the quick, easy, and reliable connection of conductors. There are no tools required. The conductor can very easily be pushed in because of the special spring contour. This reduces wiring times and prevents fatigue symptoms.

The connection will withstand harsh shock and vibration conditions due to the high surface pressure of the contact spring that is made of a special spring steel. This type of connection is 100% protected against brush contact.

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