W57-XA5A15A10-5

Series:	W57
Part Status:	Active
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:	--
Breaker Type:	Thermal
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL):	--
Current Rating:	5A
Voltage Rating - AC:	250V
Number of Poles:	1
Actuator Type:	Push to Reset
Illumination:	--
Illumination Voltage (Nominal):	--
Mounting Type:	Panel Mount

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Circuit BreakersCircuit breakers are safety devices designed to protect electrical circuits from being overloaded by too much current. They are typically used in homes and businesses, but have many other applications as well. The most commonly used circuit breaker is the W57-XA5A15A10-5, which is a 15A, single-pole, double throw breaker. This type of breaker is used to protect 15A lighting, appliance, or similar circuits.ApplicationsThe W57-XA5A15A10-5 breaker can be used in both residential and commercial settings. In residential settings, it is typically used to protect lighting, appliance, or similar circuits from being overloaded. The breaker can also be used to protect outlets or receptacles from being overloaded, as long as the wiring is properly sized for the load.In commercial settings, the same breaker can be used to protect lighting, appliance, or similar circuits and outlets or receptacles. Typically, these breakers are installed in a commercial main disconnect panel and provide branch circuit protection. They can also be used as circuit protection in air conditioning, mechanical ventilation, and other industrial equipment.Working PrincipleThe W57-XA5A15A10-5 breaker works using a heat-sensitive element to detect an overload and an electromagnetic field to trigger the tripping mechanism. When an excess current flows through the breaker, the heat-sensitive element, which is connected to the breaker’s trip lever, will expand and cause the trip lever to move away from the breaker’s contact points. This movement causes the electromagnetic field to be cut off, which in turn causes the breaker to open and break the circuit. The breaker will break the circuit until fault current is cleared from the circuit.ConclusionThe W57-XA5A15A10-5 breaker is a 15A, single-pole, double throw breaker that is typically used to protect lighting, appliance, or similar circuits from being overloaded. It can also be used to protect existing outlets or receptacles from being overloaded, as long as the wiring is properly sized for the load. Furthermore, the breaker works using a heat-sensitive element combined with an electromagnetic field to trip the breaker when an overload is detected.

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