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Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB)

Salient Features
  • Standard : IS/IEC 60898-1
  • Breaking capacity 10KA for 'B' and 'C' curve.
  • Trip free mechanism, if Knob is kept in 'ON' position.
  • Dual Termination for busbar as well as cable connection.
  • Consistency in tripping characteristics.
  • Special alloy contacts.
  • Finger Safe" Terminals - IP 20 degree of protection.
  • Thermal as well as magnetic protection.
  • Watt loss of MCB is extremely low.
  • Wide Range: 1P,1P+N, 2P, 3P, 3P+N, 6A. TO 63A., B&C Tripping charactristics.
Construction
Miniature Circuit Breakers are housed in injection moulded flame retardant, high strength thermo plastic material having high melting point, high dielectric strength and temperature with stand.Trip free Mechanism i.e. the breaker trips internally even if the operating knob is held in ON position.
Construction Feature:
  • The Tripping Mechanism is thermal magnetic type :
    a. Magnetic Protection : When overload values exceed the value specified for different characteristic curves B&C, strong magnetic field is induced which results into instantaneous tripping of MCB.

    b. Thermal Protection : Bimetal which deflects if the current is greater than the rated current and hence tripping the MCB.
  • Finger Protection : MCB's are finger protected to IP 20 as per IS/IEC 60898-1 the live current carrying parts cannot be touched accidentially.
  • Effective Arc Quenching : Arc produced of contacts is rapidly pushed magnetically into a 12 plates Arc chamber where it is broken down effectively & cooled.
  • Special Alloy Contact : The contacts are made out of special alloy which gives low contact resistance resulting in low voltage drop hence very less power consumption and temperature rise. These contacts have very excellent anti weld properties.
  • Dual Termination : The Incoming terminals are designed for termination of Busbar as well as cable individually or simultaneously. Terminals are suitable for cables upto 25 mm2.
  • Padlocking Facility : Dolly can be padlocked in Off position for personal safety during maintenance ON positing for extremely critical loads
  • Current Limiting Design - Class 3 : Minimum let through energy fault condition due to ultra fast contact separation and rapid quenching of the arc. This rduces stress on connected loads and cables.
  • Bi-connect Termination Possible : Choice to use Busbar and/or cable in the same terminal, provides reliable termination.
  • Din Rail Mounting : Two stage snapping device for simple effortless and firm seating on 35 mm Din Rail, easy & efficient mounting.
  • Air circulation : When two poles are adjacent to each other, these channels form a tunnel resulting in effective air ciculation around individual poles.
  • Position dolly : clear indication of on/off the operational status of device.
Internal View


Characteristics Curves




Current Limiting Design
CURRENT LIMITING DESIGN The current limiting design does not allow fault current to reach its peak I2k & Cut it at a very low value (Id) This keeps let through energy very low which enables MCB to clear short circuit breaking capacity to 10 KA Effectively..


Power Loss In Watt Per Pole At Rated Current

Rated Current In (A) 6 10 16 20 25 25 40 63
As per Indian Standard (W) IS.EC 60898 3 3 3.5 4.5 4.5 6 7.5 13
NEWTECH Series (W) 1.2 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.8 4 4.5 7.5
Comparative Table

Rating B & C TYPE MCB's
6-32 A 40-63A
As Per IS NEWTECH As Per IS NEWTECH
1.13 I Should not trip in 1 hour Does not trip in 1 hour Should not trip in 1 hour Does not trip in 1 hour
1.45 I Should trip in 1 hour Trips in 30 Min. Should trip in 1 hour Trips in 30 Min.
1.9 I Should trip in 1 hour Trips in 30 Min. Should trip in 1 hour Trips in 30 Min.
2.55 I Trips in 60 Sec. Trips in 20 Sec. Trips in 120 Sec. Trips in 30 Sec.
3 I "B" Curve Should not Trips in 0.1 Sec. "B" Curve does not Trips in 0.1 Sec. "B" Curve Should not Trips in 0.1 Sec. "B" Curve Should not Trips in 0.1 Sec.
5 I "B" Curve Should trips in 0.1 Sec.
"C" Curve Should not Trips in 0.1 Sec.
"B" Curve trips in 0.04 Sec.
"C" Curve does not Trips in 0.1 Sec.
"B" Curve trips in 0.1 Sec.
"C" Curve Should not Trips in 0.1 Sec.
"B" Curve trips in 0.04 Sec.
"C" Curve does not Trips in 0.1 Sec.
10 I "C" Curve Should trips in 0.1 Sec. "C" Curve trips in 0.04 Sec. "C" Curve Should trips in 0.1 Sec. "C" Curve trips in 0.04 Sec.
Technical Data

Standard IS/IEC 60898-1
Type B C
Magnetic Release Setting (3-5) In (5-10) In
No. of Poles (Execution) SP SP, SP+N, DP
TP, TP+N
Rated Current (In) A 6A to 63A
Rated Voltage (Ue) SP SPN DP 240V
TP TPN 415V
Rated Frequency (f) Hz 50Hz
Rated Short Circuit Breaking Capacity 10000 A
Service Short Circuti Breaking Capacity 7500 A
Energy Limitation Class 3
Tripping Mechanism Thermal & Magnetic Type
Normal Ambient Temperature 30°C
Power Loss Much less than Standard Values
Rated Impulse Voltage 4KV
Dielectric Strength 2000V for 1 Minute
Protection Class Ip20
Mounting On DIN Rail (35mm x 7.5mm)
Connections 1sq.mm to 25sq. mm for Cu conductors
Housing Moulded Frame Retardent Thermoplastic Material
Household Applications

Appliances Capacity / Watt (Load) (240V~1ph) Current Rating of MCB Type of MCB
Air Conditioner 1.0 tonnes 10A* "C" Series
1.5 tonnes 10A* "C" Series
2.0 tonnes 20A* "C" Series
Refrigerator 165 litres 1.5A* "C" Series
350 litres 3A* "C" Series
Oven Cum Griller 4500W 25A "B" Series
1750W 10A "B" Series
Oven Only
Hot Plate Only
Room Heater
750W 6A "B" Series
2000W 10A "B" Series
1000W 6A "B" Series
2000W 10A "B" Series
Washing Machine 300W 2A "C" Series
Washing Machine (With Heater) 1300W 8A "C" Series
Water Heater
(Storage/Instant)
1000W 6A "B" Series
2000W 10A "B" Series
3000W 16A "B" Series
6000W 32A "B" Series
Electric Iron 750W 6A "B" Series
1250W 8A "B" Series
Auto Toaster (2 Slices) 1200W 8A "B" Series
Electric Kettle 1500W 10A "B" Series
*Please check before installation.
*Appliances capacity may vary make to make
Selection of MCB for Motor Protection
Rating of MCBs For Specified no. of fittings ("B" Series MCBs)


H - 51 Udyog Nagar, Rohtak Road,
New Delhi - 110 041 ( India )
+91-011-44715123
About NEWTECH SWITCHGEAR PVT LTD
NEWTECH was established in 1998 for manufacturing of Miniature Circuit Breaker, DB, Isolator, RCCB Main Switch etc.

To meet electrical distribution and supply needs of customers in the areas of residential, commercial and Industrial sectors.

NEWTECH has grown strength by strength in the field of design, development, manufacture, testing and supply of MCBs and allied products.