At 6.2 mm wide, the PTCB series of electronic circuit breakers the perfect solution for protecting your critical loads. The single-channel PTCB series are UL 508 Listed and UL Recognized to UL 2367 with Class I, Division 2 approval for hazardous locations. They can be ordered as fixed versions or programmable versions which can be individually adjusted, enabling them to cover a wide range of applications with a single part number. Also available, are versions with NEC Class 2 which eliminates fire and shock hazards. The ability to bridge the PTCB to our CLIPLINE complete portfolio of terminal blocks makes it uniquely flexible for distributing power.
Two different versions of the PTCB are available. The standard PTCB has a Normally Open (NO) dry contact output to indicate when it has been tripped. The other option is available with status inverted-reset (SI-R). The SI-R versions have a digital status output that indicates when it has been tripped. It also has a separate digital reset input that enables a tripped device to reset remotely. Both of these single-channel electronic overcurrent protection devices are the perfect solution for protecting your critical loads.
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These PTCB SI-R variants have an inverted status output and reset input. The inverted status output simplifies grouped status signal acquisition. The separate digital reset input enables a tripped device to reset remotely. The remote reset is indispensable for hard to access applications.
The PTCB series is now available with eFuse technology for applications with rated currents < 1 A. The features of the PTCB eFuse target the small glass fuse (5x20mm) market.
The glass fuse market has not been addressed with electronic components. For the first time, small operating currents can be protected electronically, status can be evaluated remotely, triggered channels can be reset and overcurrents and reverse currents can be prevented.
The PTCB 48 VDC single-channel electronic circuit breaker can be used universally in 48 VDC applications and safely starts heavy loads, like small stepper motors.
The PTCB can help you realize space-saving potential distribution quickly and easily. It is individually adjustable from 1 to 8 A and provides reliable protection against overload and short-circuit currents. The PTCB provides reliable protection in a narrow, 6-mm housing.
Each device has adjustable current values to cover a wide range of applications. You can make modifications even during commissioning and respond to changes in the application at any time. The PTCB’s flexibility can also reduce your inventory and logistic costs.
Multi-color LEDs indicate the operating state of the product and the connected devices. This clear display allows you to intuitively understand the operating state and keeps you up-to-date at a glance. Thanks to the remote status indication, you have the option of transmitting the status to a remote maintenance station.
The NEC has developed specifications for using the Class 2 low voltage DC circuits (<60Vdc) for powering indoor devices. Class 2 circuits are limited
to 100 Watts of power per circuit. There are many benefits when designers comply with Class 2 requirements. This article explains the power supply and circuit requirements.
The PTCB overcurrent protector can be bridged to the CLIPLINE complete terminal block range. It is compatible with standard terminal blocks and accessories from the CLIPLINE complete system, so you do not have to qualify any new materials. Integration into your applications is simple and quick.
The electronic device circuit breaker PTCB is ideally suited for a simple and space-saving potential distribution.
This application note includes a technical explanation for the connection and operation of the PTCB product series. It also explains in detail how to bridge to additional adjacent PTCB products and CLIPLINE Complete terminal blocks.
Overcurrent protection is selected based on the nominal voltage, nominal current, and, if required, the starting current of an end device. The expected error situation –short circuit or overload – then determines the appropriate shutdown behavior.