IUGH66-1REC4-61-10.0-A-01 Circuit Protection

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Circuit breakers are an important, often overlooked safety feature in modern electrical and electronic systems. In essence, a circuit breaker is a protective device that monitors and prevents the flow of excess electric current from reaching areas of wiring that may be hazardous should the current exceed the safety limit.

IUGH66-1REC4-61-10.0-A-01 is a type of circuit breaker, often referred to as “Miniature Circuit Breakers” (MCBs). The difference between a regular or “full-size” circuit breaker and an MCB is that the size of the MCB is much smaller due to its overall design, and it has an operating voltage of 10.0 A, which means that it can handle up to 10.0 A of current.

These devices are commonly used in commercial buildings, industrial sites, and residential homes to prevent motors and other electrical appliances from becoming damaged due to surges or overloads. They are activated when the current exceeds a predetermined level, and when activated, they will trip the circuit and open the contacts, thus protecting the wiring and equipment from further damage.

The working principle of the IUGH66-1REC4-61-10.0-A-01 miniature circuit breaker is fairly simple. It is made up of a bi-metal strip consisting of two metals, one with a low thermal resistance such as copper and one with a high thermal resistance such as nickel or chromium. When current passes through the bi-metal strip, the high resistance metal heats up faster than the low resistance metal, which causes the strip to bend. When the currents reach a predetermined level, the strip bends enough to open the contacts inside the circuit breaker, thus breaking the circuit, and preventing further damage to the electrical components.

The IUGH66-1REC4-61-10.0-A-01 miniature circuit breakers are used in a range of residential applications such as power points, circuit isolation switchboards, and surge protection devices. They are also widely used in industrial systems, particularly in areas where overcurrent protection is required, such as factory automation, fire alarm systems, elevators, and filtration systems.

In conclusion, IUGH66-1REC4-61-10.0-A-01 miniature circuit breakers are an essential safety device in modern electrical and electronic systems. They function as a safeguard, protecting wiring and equipment from the damage that would occur due to surges and overloads. The working principle is based on the bi-metal strip reacting to the current passing through it, and when the currents reach a certain level, the strip bends enough to open the contacts within the circuit breaker, interrupting the circuit and preventing further damage.

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