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Q & A of the Day - Can you please provide the relevant DIN standard reference for MCBs?

Published: 10 September 2012 Category: Q&A

Devendran asks about provision of a DIN standard reference number for MCBs. His question has been answered by Schneider Electric (Theme – Distribution Equipment):

Q & A of the Day - Can you please provide the relevant DIN standard reference for MCBs?
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Question: For MCBs constructional dimensions - can you please provide the relevant DIN standard reference, so that we can buy these standard designs for our design review?

Answer: This question does not relate to a specific Schneider Electric product, so we would recommend that a consultant be involved.

However, the general requirements needed to choose a suitable circuit breaker are as follows:

* System type
* Voltage and frequency
* Thermal rating of circuit
* Short circuit rating of circuit
* Load characteristics
* Mounting position and enclosure type
* Possible country of destination
* The appropriate standard.

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