2216-S110-P1M1-S111-A-15A

Circuit Breakers

A circuit breaker is a device that protects an electrical circuit from damage caused by excess current from an overload or short circuit. They are designed to interrupt the flow of electricity when there is an abnormal condition, such as an overvoltage or an overcurrent. The 2216-S110-P1M1-S111-A-15A is an example of a circuit breaker that is commonly used in household and industrial applications.

Application Field

The 2216-S110-P1M1-S111-A-15A is a 15 Amp circuit breaker with a current rating of 1Amps and is UL listed for industrial grade applications. It is designed for use in applications where high levels of overcurrent protection is needed such as heavy duty power tools, motors, transformers, and other electrically powered equipment.

It can also be used in households as an overcurrent protection device. The 2216-S110-P1M1-S111-A-15A has various settings that allow it to be adjusted to meet the specific needs of a given application. Such settings include adjusting the trip level, time delay, voltage dropout, and current carry. This allows the breaker to be tailored to the specific application in order to provide the necessary protection.

Working Principle

The working principle of the 2216-S110-P1M1-S111-A-15A is fairly simple. When an abnormal condition, such as an overvoltage or an overcurrent, occurs in the electrical circuit, the breaker interrupts the flow of electricity for a short period of time. This time delay allows the circuit to reset itself and prevents further damage from occurring.

In the event of an overvoltage, the trip level of the breaker will be set so that it will interrupt the flow of electricity when the voltage in the circuit exceeds this level. In the case of an overcurrent, the current carry of the breaker will be set so that it will interrupt the flow of electricity when the current in the circuit exceeds this level. The time delay setting of the breaker will allow the circuit a few seconds to reset itself before the breaker interrupts the flow of electricity.

The 2216-S110-P1M1-S111-A-15A is a reliable and effective circuit breaker that provides protection from excessive current and overvoltage in a wide range of applications. The adjustable settings of the breaker allow it to be tailored to the specific application in order to provide optimal protection and ensure the longevity of the circuit.