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DE3-32
DE3
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Motor Circuit Protectors
H-, J-, and L-Frame MCP Selection
Adjustable Instantaneous trip circuit breakers are
intended for use in combination with motor starters
with overload relays for the protection of motor circuits
from short circuits. Other specific applications include
rectifiers and resistance welders. These C/B’s contain
a magnetic trip element in each pole with the trip point
adjustable from the front. Interrupting ratings are
determined by testing the instantaneous trip C/B in
combination with a contactor and overload relay.
Refer to C.E.C. 28-210.
Select instantaneous trip C/B’s as follows:
1. This selection table is suitable for motors with
Loc
ked-Rotor Indicating Code Letters as follows;
Horsepower Motor Code Letters
1/2 or less A-L
3/4 to 1 1/2 A-K
2to3 A-J
5to25 A-H
30 to 125 A-G
150 or more A-F
For other motors order a special thermal-magnetic cir-
cuit breaker with magnetic trip settings for the specific
motor
-
specify motor horsepower, voltage, frequency,
full load current and code letter or locked rotor cur-
rent.
2. Determine motor HP rating from the motor name-
plate.
3. Refer to the table at right and select an instanta-
neous trip C/B with an ampere rating recommended
f
or
the HP and voltage involved.
4. Select an adjustable trip setting of at least 700%,
not to exceed 1300%, of the motor full load amperes.
(FLA).
5. The 1300% maximum setting may be inadequate
f
or
instantaneous trip circuit breakers to withstand
current surges typical of the magnetization current of
auto-transformer type reduced voltage starters, or
open transition wye-delta starters during transfer from
“start” to “run”, constant HP multi-speed motors, and
motors labeled “high efficiency”. Select thermal-mag-
netic circuit breakers from page DE3-5 for those appli-
cations.
6. Part-winding motors, should have two circuit break-
ers selected from the above at not more than one half
the
allo
wable trip setting for the horsepower rating.
The two circuit breakers should operate simulta-
neously as a disconnecting means.
7. Motor full load currents, 1/2 HP thru 200 HP are
tak
en
from Table 44 of the C.E.C. & Table 430-150 of
the NEC. Above 200 HP from UL 98, Table 18.2.
Select wire and circuit breakers on basis of horse-
power rather than nameplate full load current for Gen-
eral Motor Applications. Do
not
use these values to
select overload relay thermal units. See Book
CP2 for selection of thermal units when actual full
load is not known. The voltages listed are rated
motor voltages. Corresponding nominal system volt-
ages are 200 to 208, 220 to 240, 440 to 480 and 550
to
600
volts.
Adjustable Instantaneous Trip Circuit Breakers For Single Motor Circuit Protection
Based on 1990 CEC Section 28-210 & Table 44, and 1990 NEC Article 430-52 and
Table 430-150.
HP Ratings of Induction Type Full Standard
Squirrel-Cage and Load MAG-GARD® Magnetic Trip
Wound Rotor Motors Amps. Circuit Breaker Settingsc
Three Phase 60 Hz ac
(Note7) a Catalogue No. b
200 230 460 575
LO HI
Volts Volts Volts Volts
10 14 H( )L36030M38X
500% 1300%
5 15..2 H( )L36030M38X
15 17 H( )L36030M38X
5 17.5 H( )L36030M38X
15 21 H( )L36030M38X
7-1/2 20 22 H( )L36030M38X
7-1/2 25.3 H( )L36030M38X
20 25 27 H( )L36050M38X
10 28 H( )L36050M38X
30 32 H( )L36050M38X
10 32.2 H( )L36050M38X
25 34 H( )L36050M38X
30 40 H( )L36050M38X
40 41 H( )L36050M38X
15 42 H( )L36050M38X
15 48.3 H( )L36100M38X
40 50 52 H( )L36100M38X
20 54 H( )L36100M38X
20 60 62 H( )L36100M38X
50 65 H( )L36100M38X
75 221 L( )L36400M38X
200 240 L( )L36400M38X
250 242 L( )L36400M38X
100 248 L( )L36400M38X
100 285 L( )L36400M38X
300 289 L( )L36400M38X
250 302 L( )L36400M38X
125 312 L( )L36400M38X
350 336 L( )L36400M38X
125 359 L( )L36600M38X
150 360 L( )L36600M38X
300 361 L( )L36600M38X
400 382 L( )L36600M38X
150 350 414 L( )L36600M38X
500 472 L( )L36600M38X
400 477 L( )L36600M38X
200 480 L( )L36600M38X
a Motor full-load currents are taken from NEC Table 430.150. Select wire and circuit
breakers on basis of horsepower rather than nameplate full-load current per NEC
430.6 (A) for general motor applications. Do not use these values to select overload
relay thermal units. The voltages listed are rated motor voltages. Corresponding
nominal system voltages are 200–208, 220–240, 440–480 and 550–600 V.
b To complete catalog number, replace the blank with the appropriate rating (G, J, or
L). M38X is for standard trip units. For advanced trip units (LCD display, metering
and communication, replace with M58X).
c Only MIN and MAX settings are shown, intermediate settings are available on all
circuit breakers.
d See NEC 430.52(A) for circuit breaker settings above 800%.
e If due to motor starting characteristics, trip settings at the 1300% maximum permitted
level are needed, the next size Mag-Gard circuit breaker should be chosen.
Class 680
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