1610-21-5A

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Circuit Breakers are devices that provide protection against electrical faults or shorts. They prevent catastrophic damage to electrical systems, which can result in severe personal injury or property damage. The 1610-21-5A is a type of circuit breaker designed for direct current (DC) applications. It is a three pole frame with a thermal-magnetic trip unit.

The 1610-21-5A series of circuit breakers are designed to protect against short circuits and overloads in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. They are UL-listed and CSA approved for use in Canada and the United States. This type of circuit breaker is suitable for use in standard AC outlets, as well as for DC motor circuits, power distribution panels, and battery-charging systems.

The primary function of the 1610-21-5A circuit breaker is to break contact between the conductors in order to interrupt the flow of current in the event of an overloaded current. This is known as “short-circuit current”. The breaker is also designed to protect against arcing or “flash-over”, which can occur when electrical charge builds up on nearby metal surfaces or when a spark jumps across a gap between two conductors. The arcing or flash-over can cause a burning smell, fire damage, and even catastrophic damage in the event of a short-circuit.

The 1610-21-5A circuit breaker utilizes two separate mechanisms to provide protection against short circuits and overloads. The manual trip mechanism is initiated when the circuit breaker\'s handle is pushed up to its “off” position. This trips the circuit breaker, cutting off power to the circuit and preventing any further flow of current. The thermal-magnetic trip mechanism, on the other hand, is used to detect overloads. This is done by sensing the heat generated by excessive current. When the heat reaches a certain point, the trip coil expands and trips the circuit breaker. The adjustable settings on the trip unit allow it to accurately detect and respond to overloads, thereby providing adequate protection against short circuits and overloads.

In summary, the 1610-21-5A circuit breaker is designed for direct current applications in residential, commercial and industrial settings. It offers both manual and thermal-magnetic trip mechanisms to provide protection against short circuits and overloads. The adjustable settings on the trip unit allow it to accurately detect and respond to overloads, providing reliable and safe protection against electrical faults and shorts.

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