W31-X2M1G-40

Series:	W31
Part Status:	Active
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:	--
Breaker Type:	Thermal
Current Rating:	40A
Voltage Rating - AC:	240V
Voltage Rating - DC:	50V
Number of Poles:	1
Actuator Type:	Toggle
Illumination:	--
Illumination Voltage (Nominal):	--
Mounting Type:	Panel Mount

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Introduction

Circuit breakers are used to protect electrical equipment from overloads, short circuits and ground faults. W31-X2M1G-40 is a type of circuit breaker specifically designed to protect motors, and offers an extensive range of protection.

Application Field

The W31-X2M1G-40 circuit breaker uses a specially designed current detection circuit which is installed in the starter motor within the motor panel. This circuit breaker is designed to protect circuits from overload, excessive motor current, and ground faults. The W31-X2M1G-40 is suitable for use in industrial and commercial applications, with features including automatic reset, surge and differential current lockout, overvoltage protection and over temperature protection. It is also compatible with a wide range of voltage levels, including AC and DC ranges from 115V to 277V.

Working Principle

The W31-X2M1G-40 circuit breaker uses an ‘inrush trip’ to protect against overloads and short circuits. The breaker is designed to detect current flows which exceed the maximum allowable current rating of a section of the circuit, and will trip when this currentlimit is exceeded, opening the circuit and breaking the flow of electricity. The W31-X2M1G-40 is also capable of detecting ground faults, with a special ‘ground trip’ which will detect when current flow is travelling through the earth, rather than through the protected circuit. When ground trip is selected, the breaker will detect this current and trip, breaking the flow of electricity and protecting the circuit from being damaged by a ground fault. The W31-X2M1G-40 also offers surge protection, which will trip the breaker when sudden surges of current are detected, such as caused by lightning strikes or power failure. The surge protection function is designed to protect against damage to the circuit and electrical equipment caused by sudden current spikes. The W31-X2M1G-40 also offers additional protection in the form of differential current lockout, an automatic reset feature, and overvoltage and overtemperature protection. The differential current lockout will trip the breaker if the current draw dissipates too quickly, such as when a motor is stalled and drawing excessive current, and will cause the breaker to trip if it is not reset within the time allotted. The automatic reset feature allows the breaker to reset itself after a predetermined time if the current draw does not resume, whereas the overvoltage and overtemperature protections will trip thebreaker if either of those issues is detected.

Conclusion

The W31-X2M1G-40 is an advanced circuit breaker which offers an extensive range of protection features for industrial and commercial applications. Its extensive protection features include an inrush trip, ground trip, surge protection, differential current lockout, overvoltage protection and overtemperature protection, as well as additional features such as automatic reset. Its versatility and broad range of voltage compatibility make it an ideal option for keeping electrical equipment safe from overloads, short circuits, ground faults and sudden spikes of electricity.

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