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Do I need a motor protection circuit breaker?

(Figure 3). The use of a motor protection circuit breaker or motor circuit protector (plus overload relay) for short circuit protection is required in cases where a bypass of the variable-frequency drive (VFD) is used (for example, a contactor).

What is a motor protection circuit breaker (MPCB)?

Motor protection circuit breakers (MPCBs) provide ULT 489 branch circuit protection and UL 508 and CSAT C22.2 No. 14 motor protection, and meet IEC 60947-2 and 60947-4 requirements. Typical branch motor loads are protected by three-component starters, consisting of breaker, contactor and overload relay, or fuse, contactor and overload relay.

Which circuit breakers are suitable for multi-motor installation?

In multiple motor applications NEC §430, part III, requires individual overload protection, that is, (thermal) overload function, on the load side of a VFD only. Cat. No. 140M-D8V motor protection circuit breakers are suitable for application at output of VFDs in multi-motor installation.

What is a motor circuit breaker?

The device to reduce such burden is our "Motor circuit breaker". Undertaking multiple protection roles stated above, the Motor circuit breaker can not only protect electric wires and load devices from short-circuit accident but also simplify motor circuit combination.

Do motor fuses need to be protected?

In North America, electrical codes require that an individual motor branch circuit be protected by a UL/CSA listed fuse, circuit breaker, or self-protected combination motor controller. The elimination of individual motor circuit fuses or circuit breakers means significant panel size reduction.

Can I protect multiple motor branch circuits under a single short circuit?

Approved for use in group motor applications in North America, it is possible to protect multiple motor branch circuits below a single short circuit protection device. When used as a UL Type E combination motor controller, you can eliminate the need for separate, upstream short circuit protection device. (Figure 3).