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Application Note
December 2007 Motor Circuit Protection The Motor Protector Circuit Breaker is
Updated Information a UL Listed circuit breaker with fixed
Two special application breakers are magnetic protection and built-in motor
available for motor protection. The overload protection. The breaker’s trip
Introduction motor circuit protector (Type GMCP/ unit is adjustable for motor FLA and
A fundamental choice exists when HMCP/HMCPE) is designed with overload Trip Class. The Motor
selecting overcurrent protection in a adjustable magnetic settings to allow Protector breaker can be used with a
power system: fuses or circuit the operator to set the breaker’s contactor for a complete motor
breakers. Either device may be used. magnetic protection level just above starting and protection package.
Recent claims by fuse manufacturers the inrush level of the motor. Overload
about the simplicity of design and protection for the motor is supplied in
benefits of high interruption and the starter’s overload relay. This
coordination have reignited the debate combination offers the ultimate in
of using breakers over fuses. Recent protection for the motor without
changes to the National Electric Code causing nuisance trips. Motor Circuit
(NEC) have made the review of circuit Protectors are UL Recognized
components. Figure 3. Motor Protector Circuit Breaker
breaker advantages more relevant
Trip Unit
than ever. It is important to evaluate
factors such as protection, reliability, Typical Motor
and use of capital when making a Capacity Curve
choice between breakers and fuses.
This paper highlights some of the
advantages of using circuit breakers Time
over fuses.
Locked Rotor
Time
Starting Curve
Current
A 0
B 0
Motor
C Fault 0
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