4230-T110-K0DU-10A

Circuit Breakers

Circuit breakers are an important component in the control and protection circuitry of electrical systems in a wide range of applications, from home electronics to industrial machinery and equipment. The 4230-T110-K0DU-10A circuit breaker is a trip-free device typically used in North American industrial circuit breaker panels, and it is important to understand both its application field and working principle.

Application Field of 4230-T110-K0DU-10A Circuit Breaker

The 4230-T110-K0DU-10A circuit breaker is designed for installation in NEMA type 3R, 4 and 12 enclosures rated at 3-Pole 240/480 V AC in North American industrial controled power systems. It is compatible with either stamped or formed solid copper bus. The circuit breaker has single pole, double pole and triple pole configurations for use in 120/240, 240/480 and 277/480 V AC systems respectively. It is ideally suited for applications such as motor control, power distribution and motor disconnecting.

Working Principle of 4230-T110-K0DU-10A Circuit Breaker

The 4230-T110-K0DU-10A circuit breaker works by continuously monitoring the current passing through it and breaking the circuit when it detects an overload or a short circuit. When an overload or short circuit is detected, the circuit breaker will open the contacts and shut off the current passing through it. As the 4230-T110-K0DU-10A is a trip-free device, it cannot be reset from the open position. The contacts have to be manually reset before the circuit breaker can be used again. To reset the circuit breaker, the manual reset lever must be pulled up and the power must be reapplied to the circuit before the circuit breaker can be used again.

As the 4230-T110-K0DU-10A circuit breaker is also equipped with shunt and instantaneous trip settings, it offers maximum protection against thermal and magnetic protection. The shunt trip setting protects the circuit breaker from excessive currents, while the instantaneous trip setting protects it from excessively high currents without tripping the circuit breaker. This makes the 4230-T110-K0DU-10A circuit breaker an ideal component for providing protection in industrial applications.

In conclusion, the 4230-T110-K0DU-10A circuit breaker is a trip-free device designed for North American industrial circuit breaker panels. It is suitable for applications such as motor control, power distribution and motor disconnecting, and offers thermal and magnetic protection with its shunt and instantaneous trip settings. By understanding both its application and working principle, the 4230-T110-K0DU-10A circuit breaker can be used effectively for industrial applications.