IEG6-36838-40-V

Circuit breakers are electromechanical devices that trip open and break the electric circuit due to an overcurrent fault. IEG6-36838-40-V, a circuit breaker manufactured by Eaton electrical, is one such product. It is a three-pole, 100 A interrupting rating breaker with a rated current of up to 690 VAC or 600 VDC.

This IEG6-36838-40-V circuit breakers can be used in a variety of applications ranging from residential and commercial HVAC systems to industrial machine control systems. It is specifically designed for use in higher voltage circuits such as 600VDC motors and controls. The device is a DC lens mounted circuit breaker which provides three-pole overcurrent protection with high interruption capacity.

IEG6-36838-40-V circuit breaker works on the principle of thermal-magnetic protection which means that when the current passes through the circuit breaker, magnetic actuation creates a trip mechanism that operates to open the circuit in less than 10 milliseconds. In addition to this, it also has a temperature sensitive element inside to detect the buildup of heat caused by excessive current in the circuit, which triggers the device to open the circuit before the current can damage it permanently.

This circuit breaker meets the highest standards of safety and performance. It has a visible trip indication feature, which helps in knowing when the circuit has been tripped, an adjustable current limiting down feature, which helps reduce the peak current, and an adjustable trip unit feature, which assists in setting the start and end points of the trip curve as per the requirement. Additionally, it also has an adjustable limit switch, which can be used to control and monitor the circuit current.

In conclusion, the IEG6-36838-40-V circuit breaker is a reliable device that can be used for a variety of applications ranging from residential to industrial systems. Its magnetic-thermal protection technology helps in providing overcurrent protection with high interruption capacity. Furthermore, its adjustable limit switch, trip unit, and current limiting down feature allows for a high degree of safety and performance.