MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKER

Electrical distribution needs are continuously

evolving in residentional, commercial and
Industrial sectors. Improved operational safety,
continuity of service, greater convenience and
operating cost have assumed a tremendous
significance. Miniature circuit breakers have
been designed to continuously adapt to these
changing needs.

Range
6A to 40A "B" Curve
0.5A to 63A "C" Curve
0.5A to 63A for "DC" Application

Execution
Single Pole (1P)
Single Pole & Neutral (1P+N)
Double Pole (2P)
Three Pole (3P)
Three Pole & Neutral (3P+N)
Four Pole (4P)

• UNIFORM 10KA BREAKING CAPACITY

FOR "B" AND "C" CURVE
Specification
IEC/EN 60898
• LOW POWER CONSUMPTION, THUS
COST EFFECTIVE & ENERGY SAVING

• SUITABLE FOR DC AND FOR A WIDE Feature

FREQUENCY RANGE OF 50Hz-400Hz
APPLICATION
• "FINGER SAFE" TERMINALS-IP20
DEGREE OF PROTECTION
• ARC CHUTE FOR EFFECTIVE ARC
QUENCHING
• Precise hammer action
• 15 Plates Arc Chute for effective arc quenching
• Longer electrical life
• Wide range
• Value for money
• Low power consumption, thus cost effective &
energy saving

• SILVER GRAPHITE CONTACTS FOR

ENHANCED LIFE Accessories
Auxiliary Switch
Shunt trip

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HOUSING:
• The housing of Decovolt MCB is Injection Moulded from special grade PBT as per international specifications.
• The housing and other moulded components are fire retardant, anti-tracking and non hygroscopic.
• The Housing can withstand high temperature and is impact resistant.

CONTACTS:
Contacts are made of special silver inlaid into copper strip, ensuring higher life and maximum safety against
contact welding and erosion. These contacts have low contact resistance resulting into low watt loss.

CURRENT LIMITING ACTION: The high speed current limiting action ensures that the MCB operate before
the full prospective fault current is allowed to develop. Under fault conditions, damage can be sustained to the
installation and associated equipment due to the amount of energy that passes before the current is completely
interrupted. The total energy let through depends on the value of current and the time for which it flows. The high
speed current limiting action of DECOVOLT MCB ensures that the energy let through and any subsequent damage
is minimized. This reduced LET THROUGH ENERGY (Class 3 as per BSEN 60898) assists greatly with both back-
up and discrimination considerations.

OPERATING MECHANISM: DECOVOLT MCB have a quick make and break trip free mechanism. In the event
of an over current or short circuit the MCB automatically interrupts all poles even if the MCB toggle is held in ON
position, the handle always indicates the correct contact position.

MODERATE OVERLOAD CONDITION:

Internal View of MCB Detection of moderate Over load conditions is
achieved by the use of a Bimetal Overload Relay,
Outgoing Terminal which deflects in response to the current passing

Body
through it The Bimetal Relay moves against the trip
bar releasing the trip mechanism.
Latch

Arc-chutes Holder
SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITIONS: When the
Solenoid
current flowing through the MCB reaches a predeter-
Arc-chutes
mined level, the solenoid in Magnetic coil directly pulls
Arc-runner
in the plunger, which releases the trip mechanism.
Arc-chutes Holder

Moving Contact Arm

Fixed Contact

PERFECT CONECTIONS: The design of termi-

nals makes the wiring easier. A combination box type
Incoming Terminal
(Dual Termination) terminal with combination head screws on both sides
with deep serrations ensures sparkles and firm
connections.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

TITLE MCB ISOLATOR

STANDARD CONFORMITY IEC 60898:2002 IEC 60947-3:2001
TYPE/SERIES B C B
RATED CURRENT (In) 6-40* 6-40* 6-40*
RATED VOLTAGE (AC) (Ue) 240/415 240/415 240/415
RATED FREQUENCY (f) 50 50 50
Nos of Poles (Execution) 1P,1P+N,2P,3P,3P+N,4P 1P,1P+N,2P,3P,3P+N,4P 1P,1P+N,2P,3P,3P+N,4P
RATED SHORT CIRCUIT
10 10 10
BREAKING CAPACITY Ka
UTILIZATION CATEGORY
MAGNETIC RELEASE
(3-5) In (3-5) In (3-5) In
SETTING
RATED INSULATION
660 660 660
VOLTAGE(Ui)
RATED IMPULSE
4 4 4
VOLTAGE (Uimp)
ELECTRICAL / MECHANICAL
ENDURANCE
LESS THAN 32 Amps 20000 20000 20000
MORE THAN 32 Amps 10000 10000 10000
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE - 5 to + 55 - 5 to + 55 - 5 to + 55
TERMINAL CAPACITY
25 25 25
(MAX) sq.mm
VIBERATION g 3 3 3
SHOCK 40MM FREE FALL 40MM FREE FALL 40MM FREE FALL
PROTECTION CLASS IP 20 IP 20 IP 20
INSTALLATION POSITION VERTICAL/ HORIZONTAL VERTICAL/ HORIZONTAL VERTICAL/ HORIZONTAL
MOUNTING CLIP ON DIN RAIL CLIP ON DIN RAIL CLIP ON DIN RAIL
CASE & COVER MOULDED, FLAME RETARDANT THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL

* CURRENT RATINGS - 0.5, 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,10,16,20,25,32,40,50,63 ** 1P SINGLE POLE

"B" CURVE MCB's ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST 1P+N SINGLE POLE NEUTRAL
2P DOUBLE POLE
3P THREE POLE
3P+N THREE POLE NEUTRAL
4P FOUR POLE
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SELECTION
Fresh hold application
CAPACITY/WATT CURRENT TYPE OF Lamp No of Rating
APPLIANCES (Load)(240V-1pH) RATING OF MCB MCB Watt lamps (A)
AIR CONDITIONER 1.0 tonnes 10A "C" SERIES 20W 8 1
1.5 tonnes 16A "C" SERIES 12 1.5
2.0 tonnes 20A "C" SERIES
40W 2 0.5
REFRIGATOR 165 litres 3A "C" SERIES 10 2
350 litres 4A "C" SERIES 12 2.5
OVEN/GRILLER 4500 W 32A "B" SERIES
60W 1 0.5
1750 W 10A "B" SERIES
4 1.5
OVEN/GRILLER 750W 6A "B" SERIES 8 3
HOT PLATE ONLY 2000W 10A "B" SERIES 12 4
ROOM HEATER 1000W 6A "B" SERIES
80W 1 0.5
2000W 10A "B" SERIES
2 1
WASHING MACHINE 300W 2A "C" SERIES 5 2
WASHING MACHINE 8 4
WITH HEATER 1300W 8A "C" SERIES 12 5
WATER HEATER 1000W 6A "B" SERIES
STORAGE / INSTANT 2000W 10A "B" SERIES 100W 1 1
3000W 16A "B" SERIES 2 1.5
6000W 32A "B" SERIES 4 2.5
ELECTRIC IRON 750W 6A "B" SERIES
1250W 8A "B" SERIES
AUTO TOASTER ( 2 SLICES) 1200W 8A "B" SERIES " B " series MCB is used for
ELECTRIC KETTLE 1500W 10A "B" SERIES lighting applications

SELECTION OF MCB FOR MOTOR PROTECTION

1 PHASE 230V DOL 3 PHASE 400V DOL 3 PHASE 400V ASSISTED
STARTING STARTING STARTING STAR DELTA
FULL LOAD MCB FULL LOAD MCB FULL LOAD MCB
S.NO KW HP CURRENT SELECTION CURRENT SELECTION CURRENT SELECTION
C C C D
1 0.18 0.24 2.8 10 0.9 2 - - -
2 0.25 0.34 3.2 10 1.2 2 - - -
3 0.37 0.5 3.5 10 1.2 2 - - -
4 0.55 0.74 4.8 16 1.8 3 - - -
5 0.75 1.01 6.2 20 2 3 - - -
6 1.1 1.47 8.7 25 2.6 6 - - -
7 1.5 2.01 11.8 32 3.5 10 - - -
8 2.2 2.95 17.5 50 4.4 10 - - -
9 3 4.02 20 63 6.3 16 6.3 16 10
10 3.75 5.03 24 80 8.2 20 8.2 20 10
11 5.5 7.37 26 80 11.2 25 11.2 32 16
12 7.5 10.05 47 125 14.4 40 14.4 40 25
13 10 13.4 - - 21 50 21 50 32
14 15 20.11 - - 27 100 27 63 40
15 18.5 24.8 - - 32 125 32 50
16 22 29.49 - - 38 125 38 63
17 30 40.21 - - 51 125 51 63
NOTE: One lighting circuit can have up to 800W or up to 10 lighting points
One power circuit can have up to 2000W or 1 power point
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TRIPPING CHARACTERSTICS CURVES

Tripping Characterstics Curve Tripping Characterstics Curve
Type B & C DC MCB Type B & C
10000 10000
5000 5000
3600 Limit Specified in 3600 Limit Specified in
Lower Limit as per Standard
IEC-60898-1-2002 Lower Limit as per Standard IEC-60898-1-2002
Upper Limit as per Standard
In : Rated Current Upper Limit as per Standard
In : Rated Current
1000 B Type - 0.5A to 100A 1000 B Type - 0.5A to 100A
C Type - 0.5A to 100A C Type - 0.5A to 100A

Reference Calibration Temp-30˚C Reference Calibration Temp-30˚C

In > 32A In > 32A
100 100
Time in Seconds

Time in Seconds
In < 32A In < 32A

10 10

1 1
B-Type

C-Type
B-Type C-Type

0.1 0.1

0.01 0.01
11.131.45 2 2.55 3 5 10 14 20 28 50 11.131.45 2 2.55 3 5 10 14 20 28 50
Multiple of Rated Current Multiple of Rated Current

Decovolt MCB Vs Zero Point

Extinguishing MCB Temperature Compensation Graph

U/V 60

50

40
Ambient Temp.˚C

U/V
Current 30
Limiting
20
MCB
U/V 10

-10

Zero point
Extinguishing 0.7 0.6 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
MCB
Un = Mains Voltage UB = Arc Voltage
Correction Factor
ID = Let - through short circuit current Ip = Prospective short circuit current Reference Calibration Temp. 30 C
˚
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SINGLE POLE
CURRENT RATING (A) "B CURVE" CAT NO "C" CURVE CAT NO
0.5 DVBSP105 DVCSP105
1 DVBSP1001 DVCSP1001
2 DVBSP1002 DVCSP1002
3 DVBSP1003 DVCSP1003
4 DVBSP1004 DVCSP1004
5 DVBSP1005 DVCSP1005
6 DVBSP1006 DVCSP1006
10 DVBSP1010 DVCSP1010
16 DVBSP1016 DVCSP1016
20 DVBSP1020 DVCSP1020
25 DVBSP1025 DVCSP1025
32 DVBSP1032 DVCSP1032
40 DVBSP1040 DVCSP1040
50 DVBSP1050 DVCSP1050
63 DVBSP1063 DVCSP1063
SINGLE POLE - N
CURRENT RATING (A) "C" CURVE CAT NO
0.5 DVASP105
1 DVASP1001
2 DVASP1002
3 DVASP1003
4 DVASP1004
5 DVASP1005
6 DVASP1006
10 DVASP1010
16 DVASP1016
20 DVASP1020
25 DVASP1025
32 DVASP1032
40 DVASP1040
50 DVASP1050
63 DVASP1063
DOUBLE POLE
CURRENT RATING (A) "B CURVE" CAT NO "C" CURVE CAT NO
0.5 DVBDP105 DVCDP105
1 DVBDP1001 DVCDP1001
2 DVBDP1002 DVCDP1002
3 DVBDP1003 DVCDP1003
4 DVBDP1004 DVCDP1004
5 DVBDP1005 DVCDP1005
6 DVBDP1006 DVCDP1006
10 DVBDP1010 DVCDP1010
16 DVBDP1016 DVCDP1016
20 DVBDP1020 DVCDP1020
25 DVBDP1025 DVCDP1025
32 DVBDP1032 DVCDP1032
40 DVBDP1040 DVCDP1040
50 DVBDP1050 DVCDP1050
63 DVBDP1063 DVCDP1063

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THREEE POLE
CURRENT RATING (A) "B CURVE" CAT NO "C" CURVE CAT NO
0.5 DVBTP105 DVCTP105
1 DVBTP1001 DVCTP1001
2 DVBTP1002 DVCTP1002
3 DVBTP1003 DVCTP1003
4 DVBTP1004 DVCTP1004
5 DVBTP1005 DVCTP1005
6 DVBTP1006 DVCTP1006
10 DVBTP1010 DVCTP1010
16 DVBTP1016 DVCTP1016
20 DVBTP1020 DVCTP1020
25 DVBTP1025 DVCTP1025
32 DVBTP1032 DVCTP1032
40 DVBTP1040 DVCTP1040
50 DVBTP1050 DVCTP1050
63 DVBTP1063 DVCTP1063
THREEE POLE - N
CURRENT RATING (A) "C" CURVE CAT NO
0.5 DVATP105
1 DVATP1001
2 DVATP1002
3 DVATP1003
4 DVATP1004
5 DVATP1005
6 DVATP1006
10 DVATP1010
16 DVATP1016
20 DVATP1020
25 DVATP1025
32 DVATP1032
40 DVATP1040
50 DVATP1050
63 DVATP1063
DOUBLE POLE
CURRENT RATING (A) "B CURVE" CAT NO "C" CURVE CAT NO
0.5 DVBFP105 DVCFP105
1 DVBFP1001 DVCFP1001
2 DVBFP1002 DVCFP1002
3 DVBFP1003 DVCFP1003
4 DVBFP1004 DVCFP1004
5 DVBFP1005 DVCFP1005
6 DVBFP1006 DVCFP1006
10 DVBFP1010 DVCFP1010
16 DVBFP1016 DVCFP1016
20 DVBFP1020 DVCFP1020
25 DVBFP1025 DVCFP1025
32 DVBFP1032 DVCFP1032
40 DVBFP1040 DVCFP1040
50 DVBFP1050 DVCFP1050
63 DVBFP1063 DVCFP1063