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page CONTENTS

2 Introduction
4 Miniature Circuit Breakers
11 6kA Miniature Circuit Breakers C-Curve
12 10kA Miniature Circuit Breakers C-Curve
13 10kA Miniature Circuit Breakers D-Curve
14 10kA Miniature Circuit Breakers B-Curve
14 d.c. 6kA Miniature Circuit Breakers C-Curve
16 15/20/25kA Miniature Circuit Breakers C-Curve
18 Residual Current Devices
20 Causes of tripping
21 Locating causes of tripping
22 Installation and wiring options
25 How to test Clipsal Lifesaver RCDs after installation
26 Electricians' on site fault finding guide
28 Switchboard mounted RCDs for complete protection
30 10kA Residual Current Devices
32 10kA MCB/RCD Combinations C-Curve
Accessories
33 Isolating Switches
34 Changeover Switches
35 Auxiliary Contacts
36 Miniature Circuit Breaker Busbar Chassis
38 Shunt Trip Release Units
39 Staircase Timers
40 Meters
41 Light Intensity Switch
42 Transformer
43 Socket Outlets, Bells & Buzzers
44 Push-Buttons & Signal Lamps
45 Illuminated Push-Buttons & Identification Tags
46 Fuse Switches
47 Contactors
48 Timers
50 Surge Arrestors
53 Locking Devices and Pole Filler Blanks
54 Circuit Breaker selection for Direct On Line
55 Circuit Breaker selection for Star- Delta & Auto Transformer
56 MCB Selectivity Charts
58 Common Conversion Factors
59 Fuse Back Up Protection and Technical Information
 A POWERFUL CHOICE FOR ALL YOU

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The Clipsal Power Range has
arrived, and with it comes every-
thing you need for your residential,
commercial or industrial switch-
board requirements.
Included are MCBs, RCDs,
MCB/RCD combinations, isolating
switches, changeover switches and
busbar systems.
A huge variety of accessories
are also available to complement
the range, including auxiliary
contacts, shunt trip and voltage
protection devices, push-buttons,
audio and visual signalling devices,
timers, relays, contactors, counters
and transformers.
UR SWITCHBOARD REQUIREMENTS

Housing for all mainstream

devices is of sturdy, self-extinguish-
ing material in a neutral grey colour
to suit most switchboard designs.
Each Miniature Circuit Breaker
has colour coded toggles for easy
and safe amperage rating identifica-
tion, lift-up terminals with combina-
tion head screws and a status
indicator window with a red/green
colour coded flag that is coupled to
the contact mechanism. Additional
safety is provided with ON and
OFF marking in contrasting colours
on toggle mechanisms.
All devices are for 35mm DIN Rail
mounting with a two position DIN clip
of heavy duty moulded material.
Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs)
are constructed with provisions for
quick, easy and safe field application
of auxiliary contacts and shunt trip
release mechanisms. Mechanism
locking and sealing wire facilities are
also provided where required.
 POWER RANGE
MINIATURE CIRCUIT
BREAKERS
POWER RANGE MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The Power Range MCB is an all
new high performance current
limiting device with the ability to
disconnect short circuits up to 10kA
(1 module) and 25kA (1 module).
Top or bottom connection
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Clipsal MCBs allow line or load
cables to be connected at either top
or bottom for greater installation
flexibility.
Clipsal Power Range MCBs include
two types of operation:
1 Thermal for normal overload
2 Magnetic for short circuit
protection
Free tripping mechanism
The 4 Series Power Range MCB
mechanism is free tripping and
cannot be held in the on position
against a fault.
If the switch is held in the on
position, the MCB will still operate.
Thermal operation occurs when the
bi-metal strip (1), is heated by the
overload current and deflected. This
trips the tripping lever (2) which,
with its spring action (3), causes the
contacts (4) to open.
Magnetic tripping is achieved by
utilising the solenoid (5) which
causes the armature (6) in conjunc-
tion with the mechanical action of
the spring (3) to open the MCBs
contacts.
Note: The splitter plates (7) break
up the ionised gas as the switch
mechanism opens, extinguishing
the arc.
Fault current limiting advantage
Clipsal offers a range of MCBs to
suit the majority of fault levels found in
the market place. The following
current and arc voltage diagram
indicates the current limiting effect of
Clipsal MCBs.

Current and Arc voltage

Fault Current Limiter Zero Point Extinguisher

VR - Recovery Voltage
VA - Arc Voltage
IN - Nominal Current

IL - Actual Short Circuit Current

IP - Prospective Short Circuit Current

IM - Magnetic Response Current

The time taken for the contacts

to open after the magnetic trip is
Energy let through
activated is called the Dead Time
Fault Current Limiter Zero Point Extinguisher
and is shown at t1 to t2 (tv).
The arcing time is t2 to t3 (tl). The
total time (ttot) is t1 to t3. As you can
see, the fault current limiting design
drastically minimises the I2t let
through energy.
Furthermore, the current re-
duces very sharply from the peak,
exhibiting a cut-off characteristic
similar to that of a fuse. This in turn
reduces the effect of a short circuit
on cables and the installation, and
increases selectivity to upstream
protective devices.

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 Magnetic tripping
characteristics
Clipsal MCBs have magnetic
settings to suit your every need.

There are two types of

characteristics:

1 C-type to suit general purpose How to use MCB curves

applications
2 D-type to suit high inductive
loads such as large motors
C-types have magnetic trip settings
which are 6 to 10 times the rated
current depending on the product.
D-types have magnetic trip settings
which are 12 to 15 times the rated
current.
Refer to the following graphs.
Note: For selection of Circuit
Breakers for Motors, refer to the
table at the rear of the catalogue.
(1) Curves 1, 2 and 3 are based on
average trip times between Circuit
Breaker ranges. For more accurate
curves please consult your sales
representative.
Example 1 To determine the trip time of a 16A 1 Pole 10kA MCB at 32A:
What multiple of 16A is 32A? 32/16 = 2
Refer 10kA C-curve 1 I/In = 2.
Therefore time to trip = 28s min. 120s max.
Example 2 To determine the MCB, 3 Pole for a 7.5kW (14.4A) motor with
start up current 6 times the nominal current for 10 seconds:
14.4 x 6 = 87.6A
10 seconds crosses trip C-curve at 2.5 I/In
87.6/2.5 = 35A
Result: A 40A Circuit Breaker is satisfactory
(2) Up to 40V a.c. Circuit Breakers (i.e. x 7 I / IN current will x 10 I / IN
can be used for d.c. applications. current)
Thermal trip will remain the same,
however the magnetic trip will be x
1.4 the a.c. setting shown.

Power Range Tripping Characteristics

Curve 1
6 & 10kA a.c. Circuit Breakers (refer to pages 11,12 & 13 for MCBs and page 32 for MCB/RCD)
i.e. 4CB120/10
4RCBM120/10
t [sec]

D - curve

C - curve
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Note: The shading denotes the circuit breaker tripping area. I / IN

Curve 2
6kA d.c. Circuit Breakers. a.c. / d.c. application (refer pages 14 & 15)
i.e. 4CB120/6DC

t [sec]

d.c.

a.c.

I / IN
Curve 3
15, 20 & 25kA a.c. Circuit Breakers (refer pages 16 & 17)
i.e. 4CB120/25
t [sec]

C - curve 7

Note: The shading denotes the circuit breaker tripping area. I / IN

 Four main groups of Power Range MCBs are available
to suit most applications

These MCBs will cater to almost all applications,

with models available from 1 to 125 amps.
Amperage ratings on all models are easily deter-
mined with the aid of colour coded toggles.
(See Page 9 for details)

6kA Features 10kA Features

1 - 63A 1 - 63A

1, 2 & 3 Pole 1, 2 & 3 Pole

240/415V a.c. 240/415V a.c.

1Pole~1 Module 1Pole~1 Module

18mm wide 18mm wide

Refer to Page 11 Refer to Pages 12 -14

6kA d.c. Features 15/20/25kA Features

6 - 40A d.c. 20 - 125A

1 & 2 Pole 1, 2 & 3 Pole
250/500V d.c. 240/415V a.c.
1Pole~1 Module 1Pole~1.5 Module
18mm wide 27mm wide

Refer to Pages 14 -15 Refer to Pages 16 -17

* 3 pole 125A available end 1998.

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 Features Benefits
Standard characteristic is C-Curve Suits most applications
10kA D-Curve available Suits circuits with high inrush currents (large motors)
Base module = 18mm wide Compact standardised and consistent
module dimensions
Lift-up terminals Safer no hot spot terminations.
All cable strands are locked in.
Combination head screws Choice of screwdrivers
6kA and 10kA units are also fitted with cog rail terminals Easier and faster installation for certain applications
Field fitted auxiliary switches Standard units for any application
Field fitted shunt trips Standard units for any application
Colour-coded toggles indicate amperage ratings Easier and safer amperage identification
Difference in coloured marking for ON and OFF Easier and safer position identification
Red/Green status indicator directly linked to the switch Safer no mistake identification for ON and OFF
mechanism on the front face of the units status of the unit
(Not available on 6kA Devices)
Provision for circuit identification tag on the front Easier, standardised and safer circuit identification
face of all units

Lift up Cog rail Cog rail busbar installation Auxiliary Identification tag
terminals terminals switch

Toggle colour coding indicates amperage

Ampere 1 2 4 6 8 10

Colour Vanilla Light Pink Brown White Aqua Grey

Ampere 12 16 20 25 32 40

Colour Purple Light Blue Yellow Black Strawberry Red Burnt Orange
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Ampere 50 63 80 100 125

Colour Green Pastel Violet Coffee Light Sky Blue Royal Blue
 Catalogue Number Legend Example

4CB 120/10

4 - 4 Series

CB - Circuit Breaker

1 - Number of Poles

20 - Amp. rating

10 - kA rating a.c.

C-Curve - 20 Ampere
(refer to Features and Benefits Table previous page)

Load-Corrective Multipliers for the Power Range 6 & 10kA MCBs

Data given for 1 pole, 1 module unit.

Allowable continuous load at ambient temperature T (C) N poles is : I cont = IN x KT(T) x KN(N)
Power Range MCBs are temperature calibrated to 30C.
e.g. To determine the allowable continuous load for a 20A Circuit Breaker
at an ambient temperature of 40C with 3 Circuit Breakers installed side by side.
20A x 1.1 x 0.85 = 18.7 amps.
1.10

1.50
Corrective Multiplier KT (I/IN)

1.40
Ambient Temperature
1.00
Diversity Factor KN

1.30

1.20
0.90

1.10

1.00
0.80

0.90
10
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60
0.70

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Ambient Temperature T (C)

Number of Poles (N)
 POWER RANGE 6kA
MINIATURE CIRCUIT
BREAKERS C-CURVE

The 6kA breaking capacity of

these MCBs makes them ideal for
1-Pole, 1-Module, 240V Current (A) Catalogue Number
commercial and industrial 1 4CB101/6
applications. 2 4CB102/6

POWER RANGE 6kA MCBs C-CURVE

Incoming terminals suit tongue 4 4CB104/6
and cog rail type busbars, or copper
6 4CB106/6
conductors up to 25mm2.
Outgoing terminals accomm-odate 8 4CB108/6
copper conductors up to 25mm2. 10 4CB110/6
This range has C-Curve charac- 12 4CB112/6
teristic, to suit most applications. 16 4CB116/6
Please refer to Page 6 of this
20 4CB120/6
catalogue for tripping characteristic
curves. 25 4CB125/6
32 4CB132/6
40 4CB140/6
50 4CB150/6
Dimensions 4CB120/6 63 4CB163/6

2-Pole, 2-Module, 415V Current (A) Catalogue Number

1 4CB201/6
2 4CB202/6
4 4CB204/6
6 4CB206/6
8 4CB208/6
10 4CB210/6
12 4CB212/6
16 4CB216/6
20 4CB220/6
25 4CB225/6
32 4CB232/6
40 4CB240/6
50 4CB250/6
4CB216/6 63 4CB263/6

3-Pole, 3-Module, 415V Current (A) Catalogue Number

1 4CB301/6
2 4CB302/6
4 4CB304/6
6 4CB306/6
8 4CB308/6
10 4CB310/6
12 4CB312/6
16 4CB316/6
20 4CB320/6 11
25 4CB325/6
32 4CB332/6
40 4CB340/6
50 4CB350/6
4CB310/6 63 4CB363/6
 POWER RANGE 10kA
MINIATURE CIRCUIT
BREAKERS C-CURVE

The 10kA breaking capacity of

these MCBs makes them ideal for
1-Pole, 1-Module, 240V Current (A) Catalogue Number
commercial and industrial 1 4CB101/10
applications. 2 4CB102/10
POWER RANGE 10kA MCBs C-CURVE

Incoming terminals suit tongue 4 4CB104/10

cog rail type busbars, or copper
6 4CB106/10
conductors up to 25mm2.
Outgoing terminals accommodate 8 4CB108/10
copper conductors up to 25mm2. 10 4CB110/10
This range has C-Curve charac- 12 4CB112/10
teristic to suit most applications. 16 4CB116/10
Please refer to Page 6 of this
20 4CB120/10
catalogue for tripping characteristic
curves. 25 4CB125/10
*63A Circuit Breakers rated at 8kA. 32 4CB132/10
40 4CB140/10
50 4CB150/10
Dimensions
4CB120/10 63 4CB163/10*

2-Pole, 2-Module, 415V Current (A) Catalogue Number

1 4CB201/10
2 4CB202/10
4 4CB204/10
6 4CB206/10
8 4CB208/10
10 4CB210/10
12 4CB212/10
16 4CB216/10
20 4CB220/10
25 4CB225/10
32 4CB232/10
40 4CB240/10
50 4CB250/10
4CB216/10 63 4CB263/10*

3-Pole, 3-Module, 415V Current (A) Catalogue Number

1 4CB301/10
2 4CB302/10
4 4CB304/10
6 4CB306/10
8 4CB308/10
10 4CB310/10
12 4CB312/10
16 4CB316/10
12 20 4CB320/10
25 4CB325/10
32 4CB332/10
40 4CB340/10
50 4CB350/10
4CB310/10 63 4CB363/10*
 POWER RANGE 10kA
MINIATURE CIRCUIT
BREAKERS D-CURVE

The 10kA breaking capacity of

1-Pole, 1-Module, 240V Current (A) Catalogue Number
these MCBs makes them ideal for
commercial and industrial 6 4CB106D10
applications. 10 4CB110D10

POWER RANGE 10kA MCBs D-CURVE

Incoming terminals suit tongue 16 4CB116D10
and cog rail type busbars, or copper
20 4CB120D10
conductors up to 25mm2.
Outgoing terminals accommodate 25 4CB125D10
copper conductors up to 25mm2. 32 4CB132D10
This range has D-Curve 40 4CB140D10*
characteristic to suit circuits with **
high in rush currents (large motors).
Please refer to Page 6 of this
catalogue for tripping characteristic
curves.
*40A Circuit Breakers rated at 8kA
** For alternate current ratings
contact your Clipsal representative. 4CB120D10

3-Pole, 3-Module, 415V Current (A) Catalogue Number

6 4CB306D10
10 4CB310D10
16 4CB316D10
20 4CB320D10
25 4CB325D10
32 4CB332D10
40 4CB340D10*
**

4CB310D10

Dimensions

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 POWER RANGE
10kA MINIATURE
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
B-CURVE

The 4CB104B10 miniature circuit

1-Pole, 1-Module, 240V Dimensions
breaker has B-Curve characteristic
POWER RANGE 10kA MCBs B-CURVE

for control circuit applications.

This circuit breaker has drasti-
cally reduced let-through energy in
order to avoid control circuit auxil-
iary switching contacts welding
together under fault.
Incoming terminals suit tongue
and cog rail type busbars, or copper
conductors up to 25mm2.
Outgoing terminals accommodate
copper conductors up to 25mm2.

Applications
Control circuits

4CB104B10
Current (A) Catalogue Number

4 4CB104B10

Features Benefits
POWER RANGE d.c.
6kA MINIATURE Same housing as a.c. type MCBs Uniformity in space requirements and
installation
CIRCUIT BREAKERS Full 250V d.c. breaking capability Superior, safe and reliable d.c. breaking
C-CURVE per pole
1 and 2 pole versions in all Up to 500V d.c. breaking for all
amperage sizes amperage sizes
These dedicated d.c. circuit Toggles are colour coded to Ease of rating identification
breakers are available in models indicate amperage rating
from 6 to 40 ampere.
Same toggle colour code as No confusion between amperage sizes
Incoming terminals suit tongue a.c. type MCBs
and cog rail type busbars, or copper
conductors up to 25mm2. 6kA rating Excellent breaking capability for its
Outgoing terminals accommodate compact size
copper conductors up to 25mm2.
This range has C-Curve charac-
teristic to suit most applications. Applications
Please refer to Page 7 of this Marine
catalogue for tripping characteristic Telecommunications
curves. Solar Power
14 Note: Observe wiring polarity during Emergency Power
installation. Battery Power
 POWER RANGE d.c.
6kA MINIATURE
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
C-CURVE

POWER RANGE d.c. 6kA MCBs C-CURVE

1-Pole, 1-Module, 250V Current (A) Catalogue Number
6 4CB106/6DC
10 4CB110/6DC
12 4CB112/6DC
16 4CB116/6DC
20 4CB120/6DC
25 4CB125/6DC
32 4CB132/6DC
40 4CB140/6DC

Remote solar powered

telecommunication station 4CB120/6DC

Dimensions 2-Pole, 2-Module, 500V Current (A) Catalogue Number

6 4CB206/6DC
10 4CB210/6DC
12 4CB212/6DC
16 4CB216/6DC
20 4CB220/6DC
25 4CB225/6DC
32 4CB232/6DC
40 4CB240/6DC

4CB210/6DC

Connection at 250V d.c. , 1 pole (2 examples shown)

Connection at 500V d.c. , 2 pole (2 examples shown)

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 POWER RANGE
15/20/25kA
MINIATURE CIRCUIT
BREAKERS C-CURVE
POWER RANGE 15/20/25kA MCBs C-CURVE

Providing current ratings from

20 to 125 amperes, these MCBs
are suited to industrial and
commercial applications where
higher fault levels are likely.
Incoming and outgoing
terminals accommodate 2.5mm2 to
50mm2 copper conductors.
This range has C-Curve charac-
teristic to suit most applications.
Please refer to Page 7 of this
catalogue for tripping characteristic
curves.
Features
Each pole is 1.5 x base module
width (approximately 27mm wide)
Field fitted auxiliary switch
Field fitted shunt trip units
Colour coded toggles
Different coloured marking for ON
and OFF indication
Red/Green status indicator in
small window in front face
Provision for circuit identification tag
Benefits
Component dimensions consistent
with the 10kA range
Standard units for any application
Standard units for any application
Easier and quicker amperage
identification
Easier and safer status identification
Safer no mistake identification of
ON and OFF positions
Easier, standardised and safer
circuit identification

Current Fault Level

1-Pole, 1.5-Module, 240V (A) kA Cat. Number
20 25 4CB120/25
25 25 4CB125/25
32 25 4CB132/25
40 25 4CB140/25
50 25 4CB150/25
63 25 4CB163/25
80 20 4CB180/20
100 20 4CB1100/20
125 15 4CB1125/15

4CB180/20

Current Fault Level

2-Pole, 2 x 1.5-Module, 415V (A) kA Cat. Number
20 25 4CB220/25
25 25 4CB225/25
32 25 4CB232/25
40 25 4CB240/25
50 25 4CB250/25
63 25 4CB263/25
80 20 4CB280/20
100 20 4CB2100/20
16 125 15 4CB2125/15

4CB280/20
 Current Fault Level
3-Pole, 3 x 1.5-Module, 415V (A) kA Cat. Number
20 25 4CB320/25
25 25 4CB325/25
32 25 4CB332/25
40 25 4CB340/25
50 25 4CB350/25
63 25 4CB363/25
80 20 4CB380/20
100 20 4CB3100/20
125 Available end 1998

4CB380/20

Dimensions

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 POWER RANGE
RESIDUAL CURRENT
DEVICES

The best protection

money can buy
Although Australia has one of
the safest electrical systems in the
world, accidents can still happen.
A faulty or poorly maintained
appliance, a person who innocently
pushes something into a power
socket or cuts through an electrical
wire, a frayed cord, wet hands or
carelessness with power tools are
all situations that can lead to the
POWER RANGE RCDs

tragedy of electrocution.
The high level of protection
offered by residual current devices
is well documented and they are
now mandatory in every new home.

How an RCD works

The RCD works by constantly
monitoring and comparing the
current flow in both the Active and
Neutral circuits of an electrical
installation.
During normal operation, these
Active and Neutral currents are in
balance. However, should any
current flow to earth, an imbalance
is created in these circuits. If this
imbalance is sufficient, the RCD will
cut the electrical supply.
Apart from the protection from
electrocution that an RCD offers, it will
also cut off power to expensive
electrical equipment in the event of
an electrical fault to earth. This
protects appliances against costly
damage and the installation against
fire resulting from faults of this nature. Toroid Mechanism

Checking installations
and appliances before
installation
It is important to check the
installation thoroughly to ensure
that there is no inherent leakage or
other problems in the installation
which will cause commissioning
problems or other tripping.
18 Any leakage greater than 5mA will
need to be located and eliminated.
 Three main groups of RCDs are available
to suit most applications

These RCDs will cater to almost all applications,

with models available from 10 to 100 amps.

6kA Features 10kA Features

25 - 100A 25 - 100A
2 Pole 4 Pole
240V 415V
2 Module 4 Module
36mm wide 71mm wide

Standard, S-Type Standard, S-Type

A-Type and G-Type A-Type and G-Type

Refer to Pages 30 - 31 Refer to Pages 30 - 31

6kA d.c. Features

10 - 40A

2 Pole

240V

2 Module

36mm wide

Standard,
A-Type and G-Type

Refer to Page 32

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 CAUSES OF TRIPPING
Tripping causes fall into three
broad categories
1 Installation causes
2 Appliance causes
3 External causes
Installation Causes
1. Low impedance between
Neutral and Earth
This is the most common cause
of tripping and can be broken down
into the following varieties.
CAUSES OF TRIPPING
a) Second MEN Point
Neutral and Earth physically
bonded together in a backyard shed
or other secondary site.
b) Exchanged Earth and Neutral
Wires are exchanged at the termi-
nals of a GPO.
c) Neutral to Earth short - by
penetration of cable
e.g. a nail driven through a Neutral
connecting to Earth or through
contact with foil insulation.
d) Lowered Impedance due to
contamination of Air Gaps
e.g. bridging of air insulation gaps
by insects, water or other
contaminants, typically found in
exposed terminals of junction
boxes, batten holders, etc. (This
may also be seen as an Active to
Earth fault.)
e) Neutral to Earth Low
Impedance with Neutral
Voltage present
This fault, whilst being under the
category of Neutral to Earth low
impedance, is peculiar because the
voltage present on the Neutral is
likely to cause the RCD to trip, even
with the load disconnected.
Note: If no Neutral potential was
present, nuisance tripping would not
occur until the load current is drawn.
2. Cable Insulation
Deterioration
This most commonly occurs in older
insulations where VIR and TRS
cables can exhibit residual current
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in excess of 20mA.
3. Crossed Neutrals
These occur where a Neutral from
an unprotected circuit is used as the
load return from an Active which is
protected by an RCD or visa versa.
Active
Neutral
M.E.N. Point
Neutral to Earth fault
Neutral to Earth fault causes trip
4. Incorrect wiring of the
RCDs
This occurs when the RCD Neutral
connections are taken from the
wrong side, for example, the Neutral
is coming from the line side rather
than the load side, yet the Active still
comes through the correct load side.
Appliance causes
By far the most common cause
of an appliance induced residual
current occurs where the appliance
has a reduced impedance value
between Active and Earth or Neutral
and Earth, often due to moisture.
Metal sheathed heating elements
absorb moisture which can result in
substantially reduced impedances
and residual currents flowing when
they are first energised.
Some typical appliances which
develop these problems are
refrigerator defrost elements and
evaporative elements, stove
elements, hot water services and
washing machine heating elements.
Active
Neutral Switch 1
Load 1
Clamp Meter
test point
Residual
Current
Device
Exchanged (crossed)
Neutrals
Neutral
Residual
Current
Device
Active
Neutral
Earth
Another possible cause is
tracking which can be caused by
food particle contaminants in
toasters and mini ovens, an accumu-
lation of lint in irons and washing
machines and carbon or graphite
dust or filings in power tools.
Accumulation of residual currents
All appliances can have some
minor leakage level. If a number of
appliances are covered by one
RCD the accumulative effect can
cause the RCD to trip.
Special impedances
This can result from Earth and
Neutral being bounced by capaci-
tors, inductors or resistors, in
computer equipment or communica-
tions equipment, causing a residual
current.
External causes
A lightning strike causing
insulation breakdown and causing
mains current to flow is the most
likely cause of tripping from an
external source.
Switch 2
Load 2
Active
 LOCATING CAUSES
OF TRIPPING

Insulation Tester Clamp Tester

Insulation resistance tests
provide a ready way of testing for
leakage earths in an installation.
To test by this method using a
Clipsal 491 Insulation Tester:
1. Turn off the supply.
A much simpler and easier way
of checking an installation is to use
an appropriate clamp tester. The
Clipsal 489D Clamp Tester is one of
the few meters available that will
read down to a few milliamps.
Remember, any standing
leakage current not eliminated from
circuits to be protected increases
the apparent sensitivity of the RCD.
That is, if you have 10mA standing
leakage current, a 30mA RCD
(normal tripping current @ 25mA)

LOCATING CAUSES OF TRIPPING

2. Disconnect Main Earth (if MEN
point is at consumers neutral
link) and the Main Neutral from
the link.
3. Connect any suspect appliance
(or test separately).
4. Test between the Load side of
the Main Switch and the Main
Earth, and between the Neutral
Link and the Main Earth.
5. If a low reading is obtained,
remove the circuits that you are
not intending to protect with the
RCD and test again.
6. If the low reading persists, it will
then be necessary to remove
and test each circuit individually.
The drawback in using resist-
ance tests is that the installation has
to be at least partially shut down
and disassembled while tests are
carried out.
There are times when this is
going to be inconvenient.
1. Set function switch to 40mA
will then trip on a 15mA fault.
scale.
2. Disconnect Main Earth (if MEN
point is at consumers neutral link).
3. Clamp the tongs around the
incoming supply (Active and
Neutral). Of course, if the
MEN point is at the Supply
Authority link, you will need to
test downstream from that link.
4. If leakage is present, by opening
each circuit in turn the offending
circuit can be readily ascertained.
Similarly, the clamp tester can
be used to locate the fault within the
circuit without it being necessary to
disassemble the wiring.
Appliances also can be readily
checked by utilising the special
adaptor supplied with every Clipsal
489D. Its simply a matter of plug-
ging the appliance in via the
adaptor, turning it on, and reading
any leakage with the clamp tester.

491 Insulation Tester 489D Clamp Tester

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 INSTALLATION AND
WIRING OPTIONS
There are a number of types of
RCDs that provide overall protec-
tion to an installation.
The installing electrician needs
to decide which type is best suited to
individual installations as they arise.
The following wiring options are
INSTALLATION & WIRING OPTIONS
In retrofit installations, your
choice of RCD may be partly
determined by the physical size or
available space on an existing
switchboard panel, condition of
existing wiring and existing protec-
tion devices such as fuses. In most
compact, moulded switchboard to
house all your new circuit protection
devices.
The customer may also like to
take this opportunity of having a
flush mounted moulded switch-
board installed inside their facility.

provided to assist installers in
choosing the right type of RCD
necessary for the installation.
cases the RCD can probably be
fitted to the existing panel.
In some instances, you may find
it more convenient to remove old
equipment and replace it with a
This provides your customer
with the added benefits of security
and convenience for re-setting
devices in the event of circuit
overloads or RCD tripping.

Option 1
Multiple GPO Circuits
protected by two pole RCD
This is the most basic option and
Neutral Active Active
is the minimum configuration which
allows compliance to AS 3000 Two Pole
Wiring Rules. Main Switch Residual Current Device Off Peak
The two pole RCD offers greater
flexibility, but you do need an extra
Neutral link.
If you are installing the RCD in a
Clipsal Moulded Switchboard
MCBs
Enclosure you will find that all the
additional links are already provided.
The Neutrals from the circuits to MCB
be protected are relocated to this
protected link and an appropriate
size tail is taken from the main Stove
neutral link through the RCD and
Light
back to the protected link. M.E.N. Point
On the Active side, the RCD is
placed in circuit between the load
side of the Main Switch and the line
side of the fuses or circuit breakers
controlling protected circuits. Neutral
Power 1 Power 2
This type of installation is
Earth
suitable for use on new or existing Neutral
installations.
A separate freezer/fridge circuit Hot Water Service
is recommended although it is not a Multiple GPO circuits protected by two pole RCD
mandatory requirement.

Benefits
Low cost
Easy installation
Allowance for additional circuits

Disadvantages
A fault in any of the circuits will
disconnect all
22 Extra Neutral Link is required
Accumulated leakage, meaning
that all circuit leakages are
added up and seen by one RCD
Wiring Legend
Neutral connection (not Safety Switch protected)
Neutral connection (Safety Switch protected)
Active connection (not Safety Switch protected)
Active connection (Safety Switch protected)
Earth connection
Option 2
Two GPO Circuits
protected by four pole RCD
When there are only two circuits
to be protected, a four pole device Neutral Active
may be the simplest installation. Active
Re-route both Actives and Main Switch
MCB MCB
Neutrals through the RCD. No other Power 1 Power 2
switchboard modifications are
necessary. Even so, this system
provides no discrimination and a fault MCBs
Off Peak
in either circuit would disconnect all.
Additionally, there is no allowance
for additional protected circuits and as
in Option 1, all accumulated leakage
will be seen by this one RCD.
The current rating of the four
pole RCD must be not less than the MCB
Stove Light
largest over current protective
device the unit is covering or the
value determined by the maximum Four Pole
M.E.N. Point Residual
demand calculation, whichever is
Current Device
the greater.
A 240 volt or 415 volt potential Power 1
must exist between the nominated Power 2
terminals. This is typically 1 and 3 or N N
1 and 4, depending on RCD types,
Hot Earth
to ensure the test button circuit will Neutral
Water
operate. Please refer to installation Service
instructions for more information. Two GPO circuits protected by four pole RCD

Benefits
Relatively low cost
Easy installation

Disadvantages
No discrimination
A fault in either of the circuits
will disconnect both
No allowance for additional
circuits 23
Accumulated leakage may
cause the device to trip
 Option 3
Individual GPO Circuits
protected by combined
MCB/RCD
This option involves switchboard
Neutral Active Active
mounting a combined MCB/RCD for
each GPO sub-circuit. Main Switch
Combined MCB/RCDs Off Peak
This is a cost effective way of
providing reliable, discriminating
Residual Current protection.
In addition, the elimination of
separate fuses or the circuit break- MCBs
ers substantially reduces installa-
tion time and space requirements.
MCB
In the simplest of all installations,
the combined MCB/RCD requires
connection of the Active Neutral at
both the line and load sides.
Clipsal provides a busbar
chassis for direct connection of line
side MCB/RCDs. Refer to the Stove Light
M.E.N. Point
separate section of this catalogue. N N

Benefits
Fast, easy installation Active Power Active Power
Circuit 1 Circuit 2
Good discrimination
Good resistance to accumulated
leakage
Earth

Disadvantages Neutral Hot

Possibly higher material cost Water
Individual GPO circuits protected by combined MCB/ RCD Service

Option 4
Total installation
protection using any of
options 1, 2 or 3 with an
additional S type Active Neutral
(delayed) RCD Off Peak 'S' Type
(delayed) RCD
A 100mA or greater S type
delayed RCD can provide total
installation protection when installed
in series with the standard 30mA Combined MCB/RCDs
RCDs. This will provide personal
protection of all GPO sub-circuits as
required by AS 3000 Wiring Rules.
As with all RCD installations, the
MCB MCBs
MEN point must occur on the line
side of the S type RCD.
Where a separate tariff is in use
for hot water services, it is important
that the hot water service Neutral be Stove
kept totally separate from both the
M.E.N.
S type delay unit and the standard Point Neutral Link Light N N
30mA RCD.

Benefits Active Active

Good discrimination Power Power
Additional protection to all Hot Circuit 1 Circuit 2
Water Neutral
24 property and installation Service
Earth
equipment, especially against
electrical fires
Total installation protection using any of options 1, 2 or 3 with
additional 'S' type (delayed) RCD
Disadvantages
May be a more complicated
installation
 HOW TO TEST CLIPSAL LIFESAVER RCDs AFTER INSTALLATION
HOW TO TEST
CLIPSAL LIFESAVER
RCDs AFTER
INSTALLATION
Post installation testing is
obviously vital and is definitely in
the interests of good customer
relations. Some statutory regula-
tions require regular periods of
checking and testing.
The objective is to test whether:
a) The RCD is actually providing
protection on the required
circuits
b) The RCD operates with a
nominal residual current of
30mA flowing in the protected
circuits
c) The test function of the RCD is
operating
The simplest method of testing
an RCD once installed is to use an
RCD tester, preferably one that
gives an indication of the trip time of
the RCD, such as a 486D or 486CD.
The tester is simply connected
into one of the protected GPOs and
the tester is operated according to
the manufacturers instructions.
This test should be continued on 486D
each protected sub-circuit.
(It is also very important to verify
that other circuits are not inadvert-
Important
ently connected to the RCD.)
1) If a load is connected during an RCD is operating on a particular
Testing with a 486CD or 486D in testing, arcing may occur when the circuit. This test closely simulates
accordance with AS 3190 should RCD is operated which may cause the operation of the test circuit of an
determine: distortion of disconnection time. RCD. (According to AS 3190, the
1) RCD should not trip at 50% or 2) Single pole RCDs may be test circuit must inject a leakage
less of rated value affected by motors operating as current 2.5 times the nominal
2) 10mA RCD should trip at less generators after disconnection, current value of the RCD.)
than 40mS causing an apparent increase in the Finally, it is essential to press the
3) 30mA and 100mA RCD should disconnection time. red test button on the RCD to
trip at the rated value in less When an RCD tester is not ensure it is operational.
than 300 milliseconds. available, a 15 watt test lamp of
about 60mA can be used to test that
(This may also be carried out at 2
or 5 times rated current and trip in
150 or 40 milliseconds respectively.)

25

486D 486CD
 ELECTRICIANS' ON
SITE FAULT FINDING
GUIDE
ELECTRICIANS' ON SITE FAULT FINDING GUIDE

RCD
trips

Reset
RCD

RCD Unplug
holds in? NO all appliances

YES
Reset RCD

Perform press
to test function
RCD
to check NO
holds in?
operation
YES
Trip may have been caused by
a fault in an appliance or by
momentary electrical distur- Bridge and
bances in power supply network. Clamp test (RCD
in off position).
See notes 1 & 2

Connect known
safe appliance
NO
Is reading Is reading approx.
equal to equal to 50% of
100% of
NO
load current?
load current?
YES YES

Neutral and earth swapped

at connections or neutral Neutral to earth fault
returning via alternate nail through cable or
circuit bridged terminals

Clear fault for a Clear fault for a

reading below 5mA reading below 5mA

Remove Remove
bridge bridge

Reset Reset
26 RCD RCD
Perform Perform
press to press to
test function test function
to check to check
operation operation
 Remember to test regularly
RCDs should be tested monthly by operating their inbuilt test button. You should remind the customer of this.

When you arrive at a custom-
ers house, talk to them and find
out what they were doing when the
RCD tripped.
NOTE 1: Bridging of combination
RCDs with overcurrent protection,
negates that function and may result
in fusing the main fuse with faulty
wiring. Note that in these instances,
fault currents could be significantly
higher and suitable precautions
therefore should be taken.
NOTE 2: Under no circumstances
should the press to test function be
utilised while an RCD is bridged.
NOTE 3: Insulation breakdown
could be alternatively identified by
the Clipsal 491 Insulation Tester.

Bridge and clamp test

(RCD in off position).
See notes 1 & 2

Faulty RCD Is reading

Connect each most likely- NO above trip
appliance one at replace RCD current
a time in turn YES level?
Faulty appliance likely. Test each
Are all readings appliance, e.g. using 489D and
below 5mA? NO Appliance Tester. Use unprotected
circuit or bridged RCD. Remove or
repair faulty appliance.
YES
Is more than one circuit
protected by RCD?
Plug in all Clamp test each YES
appliances protected circuit NO
in turn

Is reading Is any reading

above 5mA? YES above 5mA? YES CHECK
Insulation breakdown or FOR
contamination in circuit
NO NO connections. See note 3
Clear fault for a
reading below 5mA
Remove
bridge Remove
bridge
Reset
RCD If none of the individual 27
Reset
circuits or appliances have RCD
leakage in excess of 5mA,
Perform press circuits or appliances should
to test function Perform press to test
be separated and protected
to check function to check
by more than one RCD.
operation operation
SWITCHBOARD MOUNTED RCDs FOR COMPLETE PROTECTION

SWITCHBOARD
MOUNTED RCDs
FOR COMPLETE
PROTECTION
These RCDs incorporate the
Features Benefits
same housing and installation
features as the MCBs. Same base Module as the Uniformity in space requirements
With a range that includes 10kA MCBs and installation
delayed surge-proof and pulse Same housing and installation Safe, easy and fast installation
current sensitive devices, theres a features as the MCBs
unit for almost every application.
Standard large yellow coloured Simple and convenient testing
A faulty or poorly maintained
press to test-button
appliance, a frayed cord, wet
hands or carelessness with power Labelled terminals Safer, easier and faster installation
tools are all situations that can lead Leading and lagging neutral Protects downstream sensitive devices.
to tragedy. No floating star-point
To help avoid electrocution in
Large range of delayed surge-proof Availability of a unit for any
industrial and commercial environ-
and pulse current sensitive devices application
ments, Clipsal offers a range of
RCDs and combination MCB/RCD Serial number marked on every product Unique reference assists customer
products. logging during test procedure

Design improvements Clipsal S-type (selective)

Clipsals on-going research has or G-type RCDs - time
resulted in significant design delayed
improvements which have elimi- Use a simple network on the
nated or reduced the incidence of secondary winding to charge a
nuisance tripping. capacitor to a certain level before
Tertiary winding is now fitted to discharging it into the tripping relay.
all electromechanical 30mA Clipsal These devices give a good level
RCDs to prevent tripping caused by of immunity to tripping caused by
high frequency residual currents. short term transients and capacitive
In addition to our standard RCD, surges, which can occur when long
three special RCDs have been cable runs are present which
designed: the A-Type, G-Type and inherently have a high capacitance
S-Type. to earth.

Applications
A-Type RCDs S-Type
Pulse current sensitive Machinery
Series installation with other
These products are sensitive to
RCDs
pulsating d.c. fault currents introduced
Cable systems
by some electronic equipment.
G-Type
If the fault current to earth is not
High dependency installations
a pure sine wave but has a d.c.
current component, it is possible for
a standard RCD not to trip at its Fault Current
rated current.
a. 30mA Pure Sine Wave a.c.
Applications Non d.c. sensitive
DC - drives breakers will trip d.c.
Speed control equipment sensitive breakers will trip

28 b.

Non d.c. sensitive breakers

may not trip but d.c. sensitive
breakers will trip
The test current is half wave pulsating d.c.
Residual Current Tripping Characteristics

Standard Type

Conditionally surge current proof (250A 8/20 S) without time

delayed tripping.

G-Type

Clipsals many years of experience as a manufacturer of RCDs has pro-

vided us with the knowledge to design RCDs that prevent unwanted
tripping caused by electrical disturbances.
G-Type RCDs have two built-in designs to help prevent this:
1. Surge current protected to 3000A.
RCD will not trip on a spike on the power line.
2. 10mS delayed.
RCD will handle a short occurrence of residual current without tripping.

S-Type

The S-Type of time delay selective RCD is the only type suited for series
installation with other RCD types provided that the ratio of tripping current of
the subsequent RCD is no more than 1/3 of the tripping current of the S-Type.
Please note: If an RCD other than an S-Type is installed in series, selectivity 29
will not occur. (ie either or both RCDs could trip during earth fault.)
The S-Type also has built in resistance to trip under a short term surge
up to 5000A.
S-Type residual current devices are not to be used for personal protection
(Refer AS 3175).
 POWER RANGE
RESIDUAL CURRENT
DEVICES

Selective and 100mA Residual

Current Devices shall not be used as
personal protection. Refer AS 3175
Incoming and outgoing termi-
nals suit tongue and cog rail type
busbars or (a) RCDs < 80A copper
conductors up to 25mm2 (b) RCDs
100A 35mm2 copper conductors.
10kA 63A gL Back Up Fuse 6kA
(for 63A rated current only) with 63A
gL Back Up Fuse.
For further explanation of the
different types of RCDs refer to
POWER RANGE RCDs

pages 28 and 29.

4RC240/30 2-Pole, 2-Module, 240V 4-Pole, 4-Module, 415V

Current (A) Catalogue Number Current (A) Catalogue Number
Standard Type, 30mA, Non-delayed, Surge Current Protected to 250A 8/20S

25 4RC225/30 25 4RC425/30
40 4RC240/30 40 4RC440/30
63 4RC263/30 63 4RC463/30
80 4RC280/30 80 4RC480/30
100 4RC2100/30 100 4RC4100/30

S-Type, 100mA, 40mS delay, Selective, Surge Current Protected to 5000A

40 N/A 40 4RC440S100
63 N/A 63 4RC463S100
80 N/A 80 4RC480S100

A-Type, 10mA, Surge Current Protected to 250A 8/20S, Pulse Current Sensitive

4RC440/30 16 4RC216A10 16 N/A

A-Type, 30mA, Surge Current Protected to 250A 8/20S, Pulse Current Sensitive

25 4RC225A30 25 4RC425A30

A-Type, 100mA, Surge Current Protected to 250A 8/20S, Pulse Current Sensitive

25 4RC225A100 25 4RC425A100
40 N/A 40 4RC440A100
63 N/A 63 4RC463A100

G-Type, 30mA, 10mS-delayed, Surge Current Protected to 3000A

40 4RC240G30 40 4RC440G30
30 63 N/A 63 4RC463G30

G-Type, 100mA, 10mS-delayed, Surge Current Protected to 3000A

40 4RC240G100 40 4RC440G100
4RC4100/30 63 N/A 63 4RC463G100
 Applications
Standard Type
General applications
Selective S-Type
Machinery
Series installation with other RCD types
Cable systems
A-Type
DC - drives
Speed control equipment
Delayed G-Type
High dependency installation

Dimensions Dimensions

Residual Current Devices Up to 80A 100A Residual Current Devices

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 POWER RANGE
POWER RANGE 10kA MCB/RCD COMBINATIONS C-CURVE

10kA MCB/RCD
COMBINATIONS
C-CURVE

These 240V Single Phase +

Neutral Combination Devices
incorporate the same housing (two
base modules wide), installation
features and ampere colour coding
as the MCBs, and offer individual
recognition of a particular circuit.
Separate flag indication for MCB
or RCD tripping enables easy and
speedy fault finding.
Incoming and outgoing terminals
suit tongue and cog rail type busbars
or copper conductors up to 25mm2.
This range has C-Curve charac-
teristic to suit most applications.
Please refer to Page 6 of this
Catalogue for Tripping Characteris-
tic Curves.
Features
Same base module as the
10kA MCBs
Same housing and installation
features as the MCBs
Standard large yellow coloured
press to test button
Labelled terminals
Toggles are colour coded to
indicate amperage ratings.
Same colour code as MCBs
Separate flag indication for
Thermal/Magnetic and Residual
Current tripping
Benefits
Uniformity in space requirements
and installation
Safe, easy and speedy installation
Simple and convenient testing
Same pattern as RCDs
Safer, easier and faster installation
Provides safe, easy and speedy
no-mistake amperage size
identification
Easy and speedy circuit
fault finding

2-Pole, 2-Module, 240V

Current (A) Catalogue Number
Standard type
30mA, Non-Delayed, Surge Current
Protected to 250A 8/20S

10 4RCBM210/30
16 4RCBM216/30
20 4RCBM220/30
25 4RCBM225/30
32 4RCBM232/30
40 4RCBM240/30

4RCBM210/30 A-Type
Pulse Current Sensitive, Surge Dimensions
Current Protected to 250A 8/20A
Applications
10 4RCBM210A30
Standard Type
16 4RCBM216A30
General applications
20 4RCBM220A30
A-Type 25 4RCBM225A30
DC - drives
32 4RCBM232A30
Speed control equipment
40 4RCBM240A30
Delayed G-Type
High dependency installation
G-Type
10mS Delayed, Surge Current
Protected to 3000A

32 10 4RCBM210G30
16 4RCBM216G30
20 4RCBM220G30
25 4RCBM225G30
32 4RCBM232G30
40 4RCBM240G30
 POWER RANGE
ISOLATING SWITCHES

Isolating switches are available

in 1, 2 and 3 pole models to 100
amps: All isolating switches obtain
an M200 rating to AS 3133.
Incoming and outgoing termi-

POWER RANGE ISOLATING SWITCHES

nals suit tongue and cog rail type
busbars or copper conductors up to
25mm2.

1 Pole, 1 Module, 240V 2 Pole, 2 Module, 415V 3 Pole, 3 Module, 415V

4PS180 4PSW280 4PSW380

Current (A) Catalogue Number Current (A) Catalogue Number Current (A) Catalogue Number
40 4PSW140 40 4PSW240 40 4PSW340
80 4PSW180 80 4PSW280 80 4PSW380
100 4PSW1100 100 4PSW2100 100 4PSW3100

Features
Same base Module as the
10kA MCBs
Same housing and installation
features as the MCBs
Toggle sealing facility for 'ON' and
'OFF' positions
Benefits
Uniformity in space requirements
and installation
Safe, easy and fast installation
Meets power authority regulations

Dimensions

33
 POWER RANGE
CHANGEOVER
SWITCHES

Five single pole changeover

switches are available, rated from
POWER RANGE CHANGEOVER SWITCHES

25 to 63 amperes.
Applications include-
NIGHT - OFF - DAY switching of
luminaires where daylight supple-
ments internal lighting.
AUTO - OFF - MANUAL switch-
ing of machines.
AUXILIARY - OFF - MANUAL
switching of small stand-by
generators.
Incoming and outgoing terminals
are screw down type and accommo-
date copper conductors up to 16mm2.

Night - Off - Day Cat. No. I(A) U(V) Description

4PS25CO 25 500 NIGHT - OFF - DAY Changeover Switch
4PS40CO 40 500 NIGHT - OFF - DAY Changeover Switch
4PS63CO 63 500 NIGHT - OFF - DAY Changeover Switch
4PS40COA 40 500 AUTO - OFF - MANUAL Changeover Switch
4PS40CAM 40 500 AUXILIARY - OFF - MANUAL Changeover Switch

4PS25CO

Dimensions

17.5

65 90 45

34

25
44
60
 POWER RANGE
AUXILIARY CONTACTS

All Auxiliary Contacts can be

Auxiliary Contact Current (A) Catalogue Number
installed in the field. Simply place
Auxiliary Contact mechanism Suits 10kA MCBs, RCDs, MCB/
alongside MCB and fasten fixing RCDs; 0.5 module, 240V, 6A AC15,
1NO+1NC:

POWER RANGE AUXILIARY CONTACTS

screws.
Incoming and outgoing 6 4A6C10
terminals accommodate copper
conductors up to 2 x 2.5mm2. Suits 10kA MCBs, RCDs, MCB/RCDs;
The Clipsal multifunction 4A2C10 0.5 module, 240V, 2A AC12, 1A AC15,
includes the following features; 0.5A DC12, 2 x 1NO+1NC:
Change over contacts indicating: 2 4A2C10
(a) Thermal and manual trip
(b) Configurable thermal and Suits 15/20/25kA MCBs, 0.5 module,
manual or thermal only trip. 240V, 6A AC15, 1NO+1NC:
TEST button to simulate a
thermal/magnetic trip. 6 4AC15
Visual window indicating
thermal/magnetic or manual
4A2C10
tripping.

Dimensions

4A6C10 4A2C10 4AC15

96
13 14 95 13 14
98
14
21 22 11 21 22
12

4A2C10

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Mounting information printed onto the device Part of the mounting instructions
 POWER RANGE MCB
BUSBAR CHASSIS

The 4B Chassis System allows

3-Phase Poles Cat. No. Length(mm)
for the fitting of all Power Range
Miniature Circuit Breakers and 250A, RWB, 18mm centres for 12 4BA3/12 258
combination Miniature Circuit 6 and 10kA, 1 module MCB with 18 4BA3/18 312
POWER RANGE MCB BUSBAR CHASSIS

Breaker/Residual Current Devices. Lift-up terminals

24 4BA3/24 366
Also available is a hybrid
30 4BA3/30 420
chassis allowing the installation of
one module 6kA/10kA and 1.5 36 4BA3/36 474
module 15/20/25kA circuit breakers 42 4BA3/42 528
on the one busbar system. All 48 4BA3/48 582
busbar types can be bolted 60 4BA3/60 690
together to form one system.
72 4BA3/72 798
All are tested to AS 3439.1 and
rated at 20kA for 0.1s. 84 4BA3/84 906
For further dimensional detail
please refer to your Clipsal
representative. Typical
Note: Busbar chassis do not suit width
4BA3/18 230mm
Clipsal Terracotta and Wilco MCBs
and RCDs.

3-Phase Poles Cat. No. Length(mm)

250A, RNWNBN, 18mm centres for 12 4BA4/12 258

10kA, 2 module MCB/RCDs with 20 4BA4/20 330
Lift-up terminals
24 4BA4/24 366
32 4BA4/32 438
36 4BA4/36 474
48 4BA4/48 582
60 4BA4/60 690
72 4BA4/72 798

Typical
width
4BA4/20 230mm

3-Phase Poles Cat. No. Length(mm)

250A, RWB, 27mm centres for 15/ 12 4BC3/12 306

20/25kA, 1.5 module MCBs with 18 4BC3/18 388
Lift-up terminals
24 4BC3/24 471
30 4BC3/30 553
36 4BC3/36 636
42 4BC3/42 718
48 4BC3/48 801
60 4BC3/60 966
36 72 4BC3/72 1131

Typical
width
4BC3/18 230mm
3-Phase Poles Cat. No. Length(mm)

315A, RWB, 27mm centres for 15/ 18 4BD3/18 388

20/25kA, 1.5 module MCBs with 24 4BD3/24 471
Lift-up terminals
30 4BD3/30 553
36 4BD3/36 636
42 4BD3/42 718
48 4BD3/48 801
60 4BD3/60 966
72 4BD3/72 1131

Typical
width
4BD3/18 230mm

Total No. No. of Poles at No. of Poles at

3-Phase Poles Cat. No. Length(mm) Poles 18mm centres 27mm centres

250A, RWB, 18mm centres for 6 and 12 4BE3/12 282 12 6 6

10kA & 27mm centres for 15/20/25kA, 18 4BE3/18 336 18 12 6
1 & 1.5 module MCBs with Lift-up
24 4BE3/24 390 24 18 6
terminals
30 4BE3/30 444 30 24 6
36 4BE3/36 498 36 30 6
42 4BE3/42 581 42 30 12
48 4BE3/48 635 48 36 12
60 4BE3/60 743 60 48 12
72 4BE3/72 851 72 60 12

Typical
width
4BE3/18 230mm

Comb Type Busbars Comb Type Busbars 1-Phase Cog Rail Busbars

Amps Cat. No. Poles Phase Amps Cat. No. Poles Phase Amps Cat. No. Poles Phase
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80 4C6BBCR 6 1 63 4BB1 56 1 80 4BB4/12 12 1

80 4C11BBCR 11 1 63 4BB1/05 28 1 80 4BB4/18 18 1
80 4C17BBCR 17 1 50 4BB2 56 2 80 4BB4/56 56 1
50 4BB3 56 3
 POWER RANGE
SHUNT TRIP
RELEASE UNITS
The Shunt Trip Module makes it
Shunt Trip Release Unit Shunt Trip Release Unit
POWER RANGE SHUNT TRIP RELEASE UNITS

possible to remotely switch off a

Miniature Circuit Breaker mounted Suits 10kA MCBs and MCB/RCDs Suits 15/20/25kA MCBs, 1.5 module
alongside. 1 module
To trip the Miniature Circuit
Breaker, simply energise the termi-
nals of the Shunt Trip Release Units.
The coil of the Shunt Trip is de-
energised once the switch is in the
tripped position.
All Shunt Trip Release Units can
be installed in the field.
Incoming and outgoing terminals
for 4ST240 and 4ST24 models suit
tongue and cog rail type busbars or
copper conductors up to 25mm2.
Incoming and outgoing termi-
nals for 4ST15/240 and 4ST15/24
accommodate copper conductors
up to 50mm2.
4ST24 4ST15/240

Voltage (V) Catalogue Number Voltage (V) Catalogue Number

110 - 415V a.c. 110 - 415V a.c.

110 - 240V d.c. 4ST240 110 - 240V d.c. 4ST15/240
12 - 110V a.c. 12 - 60V a.c.
12 - 60V d.c. 4ST24 12 - 60V d.c. 4ST15/24

Dimensions

4STxxx 4ST15/xxx

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 POWER RANGE
STAIRCASE TIMERS

The Staircase Timer Switch 4ST This extended light option is

automatically opens after a preset adjustable from 20 to 40 seconds
time from energising, adjustable and can only be used on incandes-
from 30 seconds to 15 minutes. cent loads.
When combined with the Incoming and outgoing

POWER RANGE STAIRCASE TIMERS

4STRL, the unit will provide a terminals accommodate copper
warning by reducing the light level conductors up to 10mm 2.
50% before switching off.

Staircase Timer Power (W) Catalogue Number

240V a.c. 3500W Max. load 50mA
Max. illumination push-buttons
(parallel connected neon), 0.5-15
minutes, 1 pole, 1 module

3500 4ST
Reduced Light Intensity, 20-40s before
switch off, 240V a.c. Max. load 3500W,
1 pole, 1 module (used with 4ST)

4STRL

4ST

Dimensions
4STRL
4ST

4ST

3 Conductor wiring without half light staircase 3 Conductor wiring with half light staircase
switch 4STRL switch 4STRL
4STRL
4ST

4ST

4 Conductor wiring without half light staircase

switch 4STRL
4 Conductor wiring with half light staircase
switch 4STRL
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 POWER RANGE
METERS

Clipsal offers two meter options

in this range, a Kilowatt Hour Meter
Kilowatt Hour Meter Hours Run Counter
and an Hours Run Counter. 5 + 1 Digits, 240V 15A (22) max. 50Hz, 5 + 1 Digits, 240V 50Hz,
The Kilowatt Hour Meter 2 modules wide 2 modules wide
measures the energy used in the
connected installation. It can
monitor single machines or multiple
machines up to the maximum
current indicated. They are also
ideal for the measuring of
consumption of an installation.
An output pulse facility is
POWER RANGE METERS

available for connection to a pulse

counter on computers.
The Hours Run Counter is used
to measure the total operating time of
an installation. It can be used to
indicate total time of plant running
when used in parallel with a
contactor, or used to monitor the
appropriate time to re-lamp lighting in
an installation for maximum efficiency. Catalogue Number Catalogue Number
Incoming and outgoing
terminals accommodate: 4HR - 1 x 4KWHR 4HR
2.5mm2 or 4KWHR - 2 x 2.5mm2
copper conductors.

Dimensions

4KWHR

4HR
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 POWER RANGE
LIGHT INTENSITY
SWITCH
The Light Intensity Switch auto-
matically operates a changeover
contact when the light level falls
below a predetermined level.
This level is fully adjustable
between the following settings:
2-100 Lux, 2-1000 Lux and 200-
10,000 Lux.
Dimensions
4LSS
The switch contact can control
POWER RANGE LIGHT INTENSITY SWITCH
lighting for security and power
saving systems. i.e. If the outside
light is sufficient for the inside task,
the light intensity switch will turn the
task lighting off. Incoming and
outgoing terminals accommodate
copper conductors up to 4mm2.
Light Intensity Switch Light Intensity Sensor
240V, 2-100/2-1000/200-10,000 Lux, 2 2-100/2-1000/200-10,000 Lux, IP57
module, 1NC.NO. Including 4LIS IP57
Light Sensor 16A AC1
Current (A) Catalogue Number Catalogue Number
16 4LSS 4LIS
4LIS 41
 POWER RANGE
TRANSFORMER

Clipsal's DIN Rail mounted

Transformer Terminal Covers
switchboard transformer, rated at
240V 16VA with secondary voltages 240V a.c. 16VA, 4, 8 and 12V, 2 modules For Transformer 4T16, 2 modules wide
of 4, 8 and 12 volts, is ideal for low
voltage control of bells, buzzers and
other accessories.
Other incoming and outgoing
terminals accommodate copper
POWER RANGE TRANSFORMER

conductors up to 4mm2.

Catalogue Number Catalogue Number

4T16 4T16C

Dimensions

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 POWER RANGE

POWER RANGE SOCKET OUTLETS, BELLS & BUZZERS

SOCKET OUTLETS

250V a.c. and rated at 10, 15

Socket Outlets Current (A) Catalogue Number
and 20 ampere, these socket outlets
provide a general purpose power For DIN Rail mounting; 250V a.c. 3 pin Socket Outlet, single pole
outlet at the switchboard. 2.5 modules wide
Based on Clipsal's unique 10 4PSO10
modular system, these power 3 pin Socket Outlet, double pole
outlets are 2.5 modules (45mm)
wide and easily clip onto any 10 4PSO10D
section of DIN Rail.
Switching outlets 'ON' and 'OFF' 3 pin Socket Outlet, double pole,
round earth socket
is achieved by simply inserting and
withdrawing the plug. 10 4PSO10DL
Incoming terminals accommodate
copper conductors up to 16mm2. 3 pin Socket Outlet, double pole
The 4PS31 enclosure accepts 30
Series clip in mechanisms e.g. neon 15 4PSO15D
indicators, switch mechanisms, 3 pin Socket Outlet, double pole
dimmer or fan controllers, etc.
Wiring the chosen mechanism 20 4PSO20D
is easily achieved by mounting the
enclosure and removing the front Enclosure only; accepts 30 Series
cover. Switch Mechanisms, etc.
Pass the wires through the cut 4PS31
out in the base of the enclosure, 4PSO10
terminate the cables to the mecha-
nism of your choice and clip the
mechanism into place on the cover. Dimensions
To complete the assembly,
simply replace cover.

POWER RANGE
BELLS AND BUZZERS

Bells and Buzzers are 1 module

wide, rated at 12, 24 & 240V a.c.
Applications include audible
warning on failure of supply or
machine warning and failure. Sound
level at nominal voltage is approxi-
mately 74 dB. Bells and Buzzers U(V) Catalogue Number
Incoming terminals accommo-
Buzzer
date up to 4mm2 copper conductors.
240 a.c. 4BZ240
Dimensions 24 a.c. 4BZ24
12 a.c. 4BZ12

Bell

240 a.c. 4BL240

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24 a.c. 4BL24
12 a.c. 4BL12

4BZ12
 POWER RANGE
PUSH-BUTTONS

Switchboard mounting Push-

POWER RANGE PUSH-BUTTONS & SIGNAL LAMPS

Buttons, 1 module wide are de-

signed to activate loads either
directly or via a contactor.
Push-Buttons can activate Shunt Contact Contact
Trip Relays, contactors, etc. Push-Buttons I(A) U(V) Cat. Number N/O N/C
Incoming and outgoing 16 240 4P16B 1
terminals accommodate copper
16 240 4P16B2 2
conductors up to 6mm 2.
16 240 4P16B4 4
16 240 4P16B1-1C 1 1
Dimensions 16 240 4P16B3-1C 3 1
16 240 4P16B1C 1

4P16B3-1C

Signal Lamps Lens Colour Catalogue Number

POWER RANGE
Clear 4LW3C
SIGNAL LAMPS
Red 4LW3R
Green 4LW3G
Signal Lamps have the same Spare Neon 0.3W for 240V
physical profile as the Push- Signal Lamps
Buttons, and are available with a
clear, red or green lens. Lamp type 4LW3SN
is 0.7W 240V Neon. Note: Not for green
version -
Incoming and outgoing red or clear only
terminals accommodate copper
conductors up to 6mm 2.

Dimensions

4LW3C

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 POWER RANGE ILLUMINATED PUSH-BUTTONS & MARKING SHIELDS
POWER RANGE
ILLUMINATED PUSH-
BUTTONS

Illuminated Push-Buttons also

have the same physical profile
as the Push-Buttons and Signal
Lamps. The illuminated Push- Illuminated Push-Buttons
Contact Contact
I(A) U(V) Cat. Number N/O N/C
Buttons provide switching and
separate illumination. 16 240 4LPB 1
Incoming and outgoing 16 240 4LPB2 2
terminals accommodate copper 16 240 4LPB3 3
conductors up to 6mm 2. 16 240 4LPB1C 1 1
Dimensions 16 240 4LPB2-1C 2 1

4LPB3

Identification Tags Description Cat. No.

POWER RANGE
Yellow, (F1. Q1 symbols) for 4 Series F1 to F32 (7 x 5mm) 4MS1
IDENTIFICATION Power Range devices F1 to F24 (11 x 5mm)
TAGS Q1 to Q24 (11 x 5mm)

F33 to F64 (7 x 5mm) 4MS2

These tags are provided for
F25 to F48 (11 x 5mm)
circuit identification.
All are yellow, with black text, Q25 to Q48 (11 x 5mm)
and simply snap onto Power Range
devices.

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 POWER RANGE
FUSE SWITCHES

Fuse switches range in size from

Fuse Switches Poles U(V) Cat. Number Width
240V a.c. 6A through to 415V a.c. 63A.
They are rated at 50kA AC 22. 1 240 4FS1 27mm
Simply select the 1, 2 or 3 pole 2 415 4FS2 54mm
device (i.e. 4FS), then the fuse link 3 415 4FS3 81mm
holder, complete with fuse
(i.e. 4FL16).
Note: Fuse links are provided in
POWER RANGE FUSE SWITCHES

a DIN mountable container com-

plete with 3 fuse links and holders.
Incoming and outgoing
terminals accommodate copper
conductors up to 35mm 2.

4FS1

Fuse Links I(A) Neozed Fuse Links Cat. No.

For Fuse Switches. DIN Rail mounted 6 3 4FL6

container complete with 3 fuses. 10 3 4FL10
16 3 4FL16
20 3 4FL20
25 3 4FL25
35 3 4FL35
50 3 4FL50
63 3 4FL63

4FL20

Dimensions

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 POWER RANGE
CONTACTORS

Complementing the 4 Series is a
range of contactors.
They are rated from 20A 1 and 2
module, through to 63A 4 pole
54mm devices.
The 1 and 2 pole devices are The 4 pole 54mm wide devices
ideal for hot water service control. can accommodate copper conduc-
Terminals for the 1and 2 module tors up to 25mm2. (coil 6mm2 max.).
and 45mm wide 4 pole devices can
accommodate copper conductors up
to 10mm2.

Contactors

POWER RANGE CONTACTORS

4CNT1/1NC 4CNT4 4CNT3/25NC

Frequency
I AC1 I AC3 Catalogue Contact Contact of operating Mechanical
(A) (kW)415V Ue Uc Number N/O N/C Width AC1 AC3 I/h life 5 x 106

20 1.3* 240 240 4CNT1 1 1 Module 300 1

20 1.3* 240 240 4CNT2 2 1 Module 300 1
20 1.3* 240 240 4CNT1/1NC 1 1 1 Module 300 1

25 4.0 415 240 4CNT4 4 2 Module 300 1

25 4.0 415 240 4CNT2/2NC 2 2 2 Module 300 1
25 4.0 415 240 4CNT4NC 4 2 Module 300 1
25 4.0 415 240 4CNT3/1NC 3 1 2 Module 300 1

25 4.0 415 240 4CNT4/25 4 45mm 600 3

25 4.0 415 240 4CNT3/25NO 3+1Aux** 45mm 600 3
25 4.0 415 240 4CNT3/25NC 3 1Aux** 45mm 600 3

40 12.5 415 240 4CNT4/40 4 54mm 600 1

63 12.5 415 240 4CNT4/63 4 54mm 600 1

*AC3 240V **Aux contacts rated at 16A

Dimensions

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 POWER RANGE
TIMERS

4TC Electro-Mechanical Electro-Mechanical Timer Features

Timer 24 hour timing, 30 minute
240V a.c., 1 module wide settings
The 4TC Electro-Mechanical Timer Inbuilt bypass switch
is the simple answer to switchboard Changeover switch 1 N/O
time control in residential, commercial 1 module 17.5mm to suit
or industrial environments. 35mm Din Rail
Times are easily set in 30 minute Easy piano key settings pro-
increments with the aid of sliding tected under lid
tabs, enabling total command of
switching functions each day.
Just one module in width to save
space, the 4TC includes a bypass
POWER RANGE TIMERS

switch to disengage timing when

not required.

Catalogue Number
4TC

4TCD 7 Day Digital Timer 7 Day Digital Timer Features

7 day fully programmable, 42
High accuracy and fully program-
240V a.c., 1 module wide memory locations with daylight
mable facilities are just two features
saving switch
on the 4TCD 7 Day Digital Timer.
Random programming - enables
The 4TCD provides high quality
switching of lights, etc. at
multifunction switchboard time
different times each day
control that can also be installed on
Holiday programmable -
just one module, saving valuable
overrides existing programme
switchboard space.
for a set period
The versatile Clipsal 4TCD
150 hour reserve battery backup
Digital Timer is ideal for time switch
Inbuilt bypass switch
control in residential, commercial
Changeover contact 1N/O 1N/C
and industrial environments.
1 module 17.5mm to suit
35mm Din Rail
Easy push-button programming
Push-buttons concealed and
protected when not in use

Catalogue Number
4TCD

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 4TC 4TCD
Operational Voltage 240V a.c. (+10%/-20%) 240V a.c. (+10%/-20%)
Maximum a.c. Resistive Load 16 amp. 240V 16 amp. 240V
Maximum a.c. Inductive Load 4 amp. 240V cos = 0.5 2.5 amp. 240V cos = 0.5
Maximum 24V d.c. Load 800mA
Maximum 60V d.c. Load 300mA
Maximum 220V d.c. Load 150mA
Motor Rating M40 M40
Ambient Temperature Range -25C to +55C -10C to +55C
Accuracy Typ. 2.5 seconds /day at +20C Typ. 2.5 seconds /day at +20C
Battery Running Reserve 150 hours
Battery Charging Time 140 hours
Memory Locations 42
Shortest Switching Time 30 minutes 1 minute
Holiday Program Maximum 99 days
Daylight Saving Button +/- 1 hour
Random Switching Continuous or programmable
start /stop time and day*
Manual Switching Bypass switch Automatic/permanent On/permanent/Off
On until programme Off /Off until programme On
Power Consumption 1VA 5VA
Terminals Capacity 1 x 4mm2 or 2 x 2.5mm2 1 x 4mm2 or 2 x 2.5mm2
Panel Cut Out 46mm x 18.5mm 46mm x 18.5mm

* 5 minutes min. 60 minutes max. ON times. 5 minutes min. 30 minutes max. OFF times

Please Note: Timers not suitable for switching fluorescent loads without an
additional Clipsal contactor.

Dimensions

104
68 103.5
68
53
18 44
18 44

60

45.5
90
90 45.5
46
49

4TCD 4TC 70
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 POWER RANGE
SURGE ARRESTORS

Commerce, trade and industry,
national and local institutions, and
private households are becoming
increasingly dependent on elec-
tronic equipment and information
POWER RANGE SURGE ARRESTORS
Results have shown that
electronic systems are at risk of
damage from thunderstorm
overvoltages through electromag-
netic fields and line fed
Lightning Current
Arrestors
These devices protect low voltage
consumer systems against over-

technology systems. overvoltages at a distance of up to voltages and direct lightning strikes.

Failure of these highly sensitive
systems are frequently caused by
electrostatic charges, switching
overvoltages or overvoltages due to
lightning strikes.
1.5km from a lightning strike.
Clipsal offers a range of Din Rail
mounted surge arrestors and
overcurrent equipment to protect
electronic equipment from damage.
They feature a high energy
discharge capability, low voltage
protection and fast response.
Single and three pole versions
are available.

Dimensions Lightning Current Arrestor Catalogue Number

970LCA
Description & specifications
Type Single Pole
Rated voltage 255V a.c.
50/60Hz
Lightning impulse 75kA
current (10/350)
( = 2 Modules) Voltage protection 3.5kV
970LCA level (1.2/50)
Response time 100nS
Cross section area
Minimum 10mm2 multi-stranded
970LCA maximum 50mm2 multi-stranded

Lightning Current Arrestor Catalogue Number

970/3LCA
( = 4 Modules)
Description & specifications
970/3LCA
Type 3 Pole
Rated voltage 255V a.c.
50/60Hz
Lightning impulse 25/60kA
current (10/350)
one/three pole
Voltage protection 4kV
level (1.2/50)
Response time 100nS
Cross section area
Minimum 10mm2 multi-stranded
970/3LCA maximum 50mm2 multi-stranded

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Overvoltage Arrestors
These products are used for
protection of low voltage consumer
systems against overvoltages.
The units feature a high follow
current extinguishing capability
through a powerful zinc oxide
varistor, a disconnector for en-
hanced safety, and fault indication
via a red indicator in the window.
Four models are available in the
range, including two units with
auxiliary contacts for remote
monitoring, and a unit with a
removable protection plug.
All models feature the following
electrical and performance charac-
teristics;

Overvoltage Arrestors Cat. No. Description

970 Overvoltage arrestor
970T Overvoltage arrestor, with auxiliary terminals
970RM Overvoltage arrestor, with removable module
970RMT Overvoltage arrestor, with removable module and auxiliary terminals
Specifications

Rated voltage 275V a.c., 50/60Hz

Nominal discharge current (8/20)
Maximum discharge current (8/20) 40kA
Voltage protection level at 5kA
Response time
Auxiliary terminal rating
Cross section area
970
Cross section area of auxiliary
terminals
15kA
<1.25kV (8/20)
25nS
250V a.c./0.5A, 250V d.c./0.1A
Minimum 1.5mm2 single-stranded
maximum 35mm2 multi-stranded
Maximum 1.5mm2 single/fine stranded

Dimensions

970RMT

( = 1 Module) ( = 1 Module)

970 970RM 51
 Decoupling Element Decoupling Element Catalogue Number
This model is used to provide
970DE
energetic coordination between the
lightning current arrestors 970LCA Specifications
and the overvoltage arrestor
products, at a lightning impulse Nominal voltage 500V, 50/60Hz
current of 10/350S. Nominal current 35A
Inductance 15H +/-20%
DC resistance 5m
Cross section area
Minimum 1.5mm2 single/fine
stranded maximum 35mm2
multi-stranded/25mm2 fine stranded

970DE

Dimensions

970DE

Wiring diagram connection of current arrestor & overvoltage arrestor

Current arrestor Decoupling element Overvoltage arrestor

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For further details refer to separate Surge Arrestor Technical Catalogue
 POWER RANGE LOCKING DEVICES & POLE FILLER BLANKS
POWER RANGE
LOCKING DEVICES

Locking Device Catalogue Number

4SWLD
Description

Locking device for Power Range

10kA Circuit Breakers, Isolating
Switches and RCDs (lockable in
'ON' and 'OFF' position)
Suits padlocks with shafts up to 5mm.

4SWLD

Locking Device Catalogue Number

4LD
Description

Locking device for Power Range

Circuit Breakers, Isolating
Switches and RCDs (lockable in
'ON' and 'OFF' position)
Suits padlocks with shafts up to 6mm.

4LD

POWER RANGE POLE

FILLER BLANKS

Pole Filler Blanks

1/2 module 9mm. Cream. 6 x 1 modules wide, 6 modules wide. White.
4 x 1/2 modules wide.
Cream.

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4F1 4F8 4F6

 CIRCUIT BREAKER SELECTION FOR DIRECT ON LINE

54
Clipsal MCB Selection Guide for D.O.L. Motor Protection

DIRECT ON LINE
SELECTION FOR
CIRCUIT BREAKER
Rated Motor Power SINGLE PHASE 240V TWO PHASE 415V THREE PHASE 415V
CURRENT MOTOR START (sec) CURRENT MOTOR START (sec) CURRENT MOTOR START (sec)
kW H.P.
A 5 10 < 15 < 20 A 5 10 < 15 < 20 A 5 10 < 15 < 20
0.37 0.5 3.6 4CB106/10 4CB108/10 4CB110/10 4CB110/10 2.4 4CB206/10 4CB206/10 4CB206/10 4CB208/10 1.0 4CB302/10 4CB304/10 4CB304/10 4CB304/10
0.55 0.8 4.8 4CB110/10 4CB112/10 4CB112/10 4CB116/10 3.2 4CB206/10 4CB208/10 4CB208/10 4CB210/10 1.4 4CB304/10 4CB304/10 4CB304/10 4CB304/10
0.75 1.0 6.1 4CB112/10 4CB116/10 4CB116/10 4CB116/10 4.0 4CB208/10 4CB210/10 4CB210/10 4CB212/10 1.8 4CB304/10 4CB304/10 4CB304/10 4CB306/10
1.1 1.5 8.8 4CB116/10 4CB120/10 4CB120/10 4CB125/10 5.9 4CB212/10 4CB216/10 4CB216/10 4CB216/10 2.4 4CB306/10 4CB306/10 4CB306/10 4CB306/10
1.5 2.0 11.7 4CB125/10 4CB125/25 4CB132/10 4CB132/10 7.9 4CB216/10 4CB220/10 4CB220/10 4CB220/10 3.3 4CB306/10 4CB310/10 4CB310/10 4CB310/10
1.8 2.5 14.4 4CB132/10 4CB132/25 4CB140/10 4CB140/10 9.6 4CB220/10 4CB225/10 4CB225/10 4CB225/10 3.9 4CB310/10 4CB310/10 4CB310/10 4CB310/10
2.2 3.0 17.1 4CB132/10 4CB140/10 4CB140/25 4CB150/10 11.4 4CB225/10 4CB225/25 4CB232/10 4CB232/10 4.7 4CB310/10 4CB316/10 4CB316/10 4CB316/10
3 4.0 22.2 4CB150/10 4CB150/25 4CB150/25 4CB163/10 14.8 4CB232/10 4CB232/25 4CB240/10 4CB240/10 6.0 4CB316/10 4CB316/10 4CB316/10 4CB316/10
3.5 5.0 27.1 4CB163/10 4CB163/10 4CB163/25 4CB180/20 18.1 4CB240/10 4CB240/25 4CB250/10 4CB250/10 7.0 4CB316/10 4CB320/10 4CB320/10 4CB320/10
4 5.5 31 4CB163/10 4CB180/20 4CB180/20 4CB180/20 20.7 4CB240/10 4CB250/10 4CB250/25 4CB263/10 8.0 4CB316/10 4CB320/10 4CB320/10 4CB320/25
4.4 6.0 31.8 4CB163/10 4CB180/20 4CB180/20 4CB180/20 21.3 4CB240/10 4CB250/10 4CB250/25 4CB263/10 8.8 4CB320/10 4CB320/25 4CB325/10 4CB320/25
5.2 7.0 36.5 4CB180/20 4CB180/20 4CB1100/20 4CB1100/20 24.4 4CB250/10 4CB250/25 4CB250/25 4CB263/25 10.4 4CB320/10 4CB325/10 4CB325/25 4CB325/25
5.5 7.5 38.7 4CB180/20 4CB180/20 4CB1100/20 4CB1100/20 25.9 4CB250/10 4CB263/10 4CB263/25 4CB263/25 11.0 4CB325/10 4CB325/25 4CB332/10 4CB332/10
6 8.0 40.8 4CB180/20 4CB180/20 4CB1100/20 4CB1100/20 27.3 4CB250/10 4CB263/10 4CB263/25 4CB280/20 11.7 4CB325/10 4CB325/25 4CB332/10 4CB332/10
7 9.0 45.4 4CB1100/20 4CB1100/20 4CB1125/15 4CB1125/15 30.4 4CB263/10 4CB263/25 4CB280/20 4CB280/20 13.6 4CB332/10 4CB332/10 4CB332/25 4CB340/10
7.5 10.0 50 4CB1100/20 4CB1125/15 4CB1125/15 4CB1125/15 33.4 4CB263/25 4CB280/20 4CB280/20 4CB2100/20 14.3 4CB332/10 4CB332/25 4CB340/10 4CB340/10
9 12.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 40.0 4CB280/20 4CB2100/20 4CB2100/20 4CB2100/20 17.1 4CB332/25 4CB340/25 4CB340/25 4CB350/10
10 13.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 19.0 4CB340/10 4CB340/25 4CB350/10 4CB350/25
11 15.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 20.5 4CB340/10 4CB350/10 4CB350/25 4CB363/10
15 20.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 28.0 4CB363/10 4CB363/25 4CB380/20 4CB380/20
17 22.8 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 31.5 4CB363/10 4CB363/25 4CB380/20 4CB380/20
18.5 24.7 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 34.0 4CB363/25 4CB380/20 4CB3100/20 4CB3100/20
22 30.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 40.0 4CB380/20 4CB3100/20 4CB3100/20 4CB3100/20
25 34.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 46.0 4CB3100/20 4CB3100/20 4CB3125/15 4CB3125/15
30 40.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 54.0 4CB3100/20 4CB3125/15 4CB3125/15 N/A
33 45.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 60.0 4CB3125/15 4CB3125/15 N/A N/A
37 50.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 66.0 4CB3125/15 N/A N/A N/A
40 54.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 71.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A
45 60.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 78.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A
51 70.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 89.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A
55 75.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 95.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A
59 80.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 102.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A
63 85.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 109.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A
75 100.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 128.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A

NOTES: This guide has been based on the assumption that:

1) Continuous holding current is not less than 125% F.L.C.
2) 10 sec holding current is not less than 600% F.L.C.
3) Resistance to inrush current not less than 1000%
4) S.C.P.D. complies with AS 3000 Clause 2.4,3.4 & MCB ratings must be no greater than 2.5 x F.L.C.
 CIRCUIT BREAKER SELECTION FOR STAR-DELTA & AUTO TRANSFORMER
CIRCUIT BREAKER
SELECTION FOR
STAR-DELTA & AUTO
TRANSFORMER

Clipsal MCB Selection Guide for Star-Delta and Auto Transformer Motor Start Protection
Rated Motor Power F.L.C. Three Phase 415/240 V, Star-Delta & Auto Transformer Start
MCB Ratings (A)
kW H.P. A
<10s <10s 15s 15s 20s 20s
0.37 0.50 1.00 4CB302/10 N/A 4CB302/10 N/A 4CB302/10 N/A
0.55 0.75 1.40 4CB302/10 N/A 4CB304/10 N/A 4CB304/10 N/A
0.75 1.00 1.80 4CB304/10 N/A 4CB304/10 N/A 4CB304/10 N/A
1.10 1.50 2.40 4CB304/10 N/A 4CB304/10 N/A 4CB304/10 N/A
1.50 2.00 3.30 4CB306/10 N/A 4CB306/10 N/A 4CB306/10 N/A
1.80 2.50 3.90 4CB308/10 N/A 4CB308/10 N/A 4CB308/10 N/A
2.20 3.00 4.70 4CB308/10 N/A 4CB308/10 N/A 4CB308/10 N/A
3.00 4.00 6.00 4CB310/10 N/A 4CB310/10 N/A 4CB310/10 N/A
3.50 5.00 7.00 4CB312/10 N/A 4CB312/10 N/A 4CB312/10 N/A
4.00 5.50 8.00 4CB316/10 N/A 4CB316/10 N/A 4CB316/10 N/A
4.40 6.00 8.80 4CB316/10 N/A 4CB316/10 N/A 4CB316/10 N/A
5.20 7.00 10.40 4CB320/10 4CB320/25 4CB320/10 4CB320/25 4CB320/10 4CB320/25
5.50 7.50 11.00 4CB320/10 4CB320/25 4CB320/10 4CB320/25 4CB320/10 4CB320/25
6.00 8.00 11.70 4CB320/10 4CB320/25 4CB320/10 4CB320/25 4CB325/10 4CB325/25
7.00 9.00 13.60 4CB325/10 4CB325/25 4CB325/10 4CB325/25 4CB325/10 4CB325/25
7.50 10.00 14.30 4CB325/10 4CB325/25 4CB325/10 4CB325/25 4CB325/10 4CB325/25
9.00 12.00 17.10 4CB332/10 4CB332/25 4CB332/10 4CB332/25 4CB332/10 4CB332/25
10.00 13.50 19.00 4CB340/10 4CB340/25 4CB340/10 4CB340/25 4CB340/10 4CB340/25
11.00 15.00 20.50 4CB340/10 4CB340/25 4CB340/10 4CB340/25 4CB340/10 4CB340/25
15.00 20.00 28.00 N/A 4CB350/25 N/A 4CB350/25 N/A 4CB350/25
17.00 22.80 31.50 4CB363/10 4CB363/25 4CB363/10 4CB363/25 4CB363/10 4CB363/25
18.50 24.70 34.00 N/A 4CB363/25 N/A 4CB363/25 N/A 4CB363/25
22.00 30.00 40.00 N/A 4CB380/25 N/A 4CB380/25 N/A 4CB380/25
25.00 34.00 46.00 N/A 4CB380/25 N/A 4CB380/25 N/A 4CB380/25
30.00 40.00 54.00 N/A 4CB3100/20 N/A 4CB3100/20 N/A 4CB3100/20
33.00 45.00 60.00 N/A 4CB3100/20 N/A 4CB3100/20 N/A 4CB3100/20
37.00 50.00 66.00 N/A 4CB3125/15 N/A 4CB3125/15 N/A 4CB3125/15
40.00 54.00 71.00 N/A 4CB3125/15 N/A 4CB3125/15 N/A 4CB3125/15
45.00 60.00 78.00 N/A 4CB3125/15 N/A 4CB3125/15 N/A 4CB3125/15
51.00 70.00 89.00 N/A 4CB3125/15 N/A 4CB3125/15 N/A 4CB3125/15
55.00 75.00 95.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
59.00 80.00 102.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
63.00 85.00 109.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
75.00 100.00 128.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

NOTES:This guide has been based on the assumption that: 55

1) Continuous holding current is not less than 115% F.L.C.
2) 20-sec. Holding current is not less than 350% F.L.C.
3) Resistance to inrush current not less than 1250% F.L.C.
4) S.C.P.D. complies with AS 3000 clause 2.4.3.4 and MCB rating must be:
a) No greater than 2.5 x F.L.C. for star /delta motor start
b) No greater than 2.0 X F.L.C.for auto-transformer start
 POWER RANGE MCB SELECTIVITY

56
Upline Protection

MCB SELECTIVITY
POWER RANGE
Power Range 6 & 10kA MCBs Power Range 15/20/25 MCBs 8R 125A Frame Size MCCBs 8R 160A Frame Size MCCBs

8R3160/100 MAX SET

8R3160/125 MAX SET

8R3160/160 MAX SET

8R3160/100 MIN SET

8R3160/125 MIN SET

8R3160/160 MIN SET

8R3160/25 MAX SET

8R3160/40 MAX SET

8R3160/63 MAX SET

8R3160/25 MIN SET

8R3160/40 MIN SET

8R3160/63 MIN SET

8R3125/63C

8R3125/100

8R3125/125
8R3125/16

8R3125/25

8R3125/40

8R3125/80
Current

100

125
10

12

16

20

25

32

40

50

63

20

25

32

40

50

63

80
1

Rating (A) 8

1 x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yesyes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
2 x x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yesyes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
4 x x x x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yesyes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
6 x x x x x x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yesyes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Power Range 6 & 10kA MCBs

temperature ratings.

Thermal Overload Selectivity.

8 x x x x x x x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yesyes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

If the level of cross over current is required, contact your Clipsal Representative.

They are based on manufacturers' time/current curves at their nominated

The following tables are provided as a guide for selection of Circuit Breakers for
10 x x x x x x x x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yesyes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
12 x x x x x x x x x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yesyes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Downline Protection

16 x x x x x x x x x x yes yes yes yes x x yes yes yes yes yes yesyes x yes yes yes yes yes yes x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
20 x x x x x x x x x x x yes yes yes x x x yes yes yes yes yesyes x x yes yes yes yes yes x x x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
25 x x x x x x x x x x x x yes yes x x x x yes yes yes yesyes x x yes yes yes yes yes x x x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
32 x x x x x x x x x x x x x yes x x x x x yes yes yesyes x x x yes yes yes yes x x x x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
40 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x yes yesyes x x x yes yes yes yes x x x x x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
50 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x yesyes x x x x yes yes yes x x x x x x yes yes yes yes yes yes
63 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x yes x x x x x yes yes x x x x x x x yes x yes yes yes
20 x x x x x x x x x x x x yes yes x x x yes yes yes yes yesyes x x yes yes yes yes yes x x x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Power Range 15/20/25 MCBs

25 x x x x x x x x x x x x x yes x x x x yes yes yes yesyes x x x yes yes yes yes x x x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
32 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x yes yes yesyes x x x yes yes yes yes x x x x x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
40 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x yes yesyes x x x x yes yes yes x x x x x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
50 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x yesyes x x x x x yes yes x x x x x x x yes yes yes yes yes
63 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x yes x x x x x x yes x x x x x x x yes x yes yes yes
80 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x yes x yes
100 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x yes
125 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
 Upline Protection
8R 250A Frame Size MCCBs 8R 400A Frame Size MCCBs 8R 630A Frame Size MCCBs 8R 800A Frame size MCCBs 8R 1250A Frame size MCCBs

8R31250/1000 MAX SET

8R31250/1250 MAX SET

8R31250/1000 MIN SET

8R31250/1250 MIN SET

8R31250/500 MAX SET

8R31250/630 MAX SET

8R31250/800 MAX SET

8R31250/500 MIN SET

8R31250/630 MIN SET

8R31250/800 MIN SET

8R3630/320 MAX SET

8R3630/400 MAX SET

8R3630/500 MAX SET

8R3630/630 MAX SET

8R3800/500 MAX SET

8R3800/630 MAX SET

8R3800/800 MAX SET

8R3250/100 MAX SET

8R3250/125 MAX SET

8R3250/160 MAX SET

8R3250/200 MAX SET

8R3250/250 MAX SET

8R3400/160 MAX SET

8R3400/200 MAX SET

8R3400/250 MAX SET

8R3400/320 MAX SET

8R3400/400 MAX SET

8R3630/250 MAX SET

8R3630/320 MIN SET

8R3630/400 MIN SET

8R3630/500 MIN SET

8R3630/630 MIN SET

8R3800/500 MIN SET

8R3800/630 MIN SET

8R3800/800 MIN SET

8R3250/100 MIN SET

8R3250/125 MIN SET

8R3250/160 MIN SET

8R3250/200 MIN SET

8R3250/250 MIN SET

8R3400/160 MIN SET

8R3400/200 MIN SET

8R3400/250 MIN SET

8R3400/320 MIN SET

8R3400/400 MIN SET

8R3630/250 MIN SET

8R3250/40 MAX SET

8R3250/63 MAX SET

8R3250/40 MIN SET

8R3250/63 MIN SET

Current
Rating (A)

1 yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

2 yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

4 yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

6 yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Power Range 6 & 10kA MCBs

8 yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

10 yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

12 yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Downline Protection

16 yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

20 x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

25 x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

32 x x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

40 x x x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

50 x x x x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

63 x x x x x yes x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

20 x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Power Range 15/20/25 MCBs

25 x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

32 x x x yes yes yes yes yesxyesyes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

40 x x x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

50 x x x x x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

63 x x x x x yes x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

80 x x x x x x x yes x yes yes yes yes yes x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

100 x x x x x x x x x yes yes yes yes yes x yes x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

125 x x x x x x x x x x x yes yes yes x x x yes x yes yes yes yes yes x yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
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 COMMON CONVERSION FACTORS

Quality Non-SI Unit Metric Conversion Factors Metric (SI) to

(Approximate) Non-SI Non-SI Units
To Metric (SI) Units

Length Inch (in) Millimetre (mm) or 1 in = 25.4mm 1 cm = 0.39 in

Centimetre (cm)
Foot (ft) Centimetre (cm) or 1 ft = 30.5 cm 1 m = 3.28 ft
Metre (m)
COMMON CONVERSION FACTORS

Yard (yd) Metre (m) 1 yd = 0.914 m 1 m = 1.09 yd

Mile Kilometre (km) 1 mile = 1.61 km 1 km = 0.62 mile

Area Square Inch (in2)
Square Inch (in2)
Square Foot (ft2)
Square Yard (yd2)
Acre
Square Mile
Square Millimetre (mm2) 1 in2 = 645 mm2 1 mm2 = 0.002 in2
Square Centimetre (cm2) 1 in2 = 6.45 cm2 1cm2 = 0.155 in2
Square Centimetre (cm2) 1 ft2 = 929 cm2 1 m2 = 10.76 ft2
or Square Metre (m2)
Square Metre (m2) 1 yd2 = 0.836m2 1 m2 = 1.20 yd2
Hectare (ha) 1 acre = 0.405 ha 1 ha = 2.47 acres
Square Kilometre (km2) 1 Square Mile = 2.59 km2 1 km2 = 0.387 sq. mile

Volume Cubic Inch (in3) Cubic Centimetre (cm3) 1 in3 = 16.4 cm3 1 cm3 = 0.06 in3
Cubic Inch (ft3) Cubic Decimetre (dm3) or 1 ft3 = 28.3 dm3 1 m3+ = 35.3 ft3
Cubic Yard (yd3) Cubic Metre (m3) 1 yd3 = 0.765m3 1 m3 = 1.31 yd3

Volume Fluid Once UK (fl. oz UK)
(Fluids) Pint UK (pt UK)
Gallon UK (gal UK)
Fluid Once US (Fl. oz US)
Pint US (gal US)
Gallon US (gal US)
Millilitre (ml)
Millilitre (ml) or Litre (l)
Litre (l) or Cubic Metre (m3)
Millilitre (ml)
Litre (l) or Millilitre
Litre
1 fl. oz (UK) = 28.4 ml 1 ml = 0.035 fl. oz (UK)
1 pint UK = 568 ml 1 l = 1.76 pint (UK)
1 gal UK = 4.55 l 1 m3 = 220 gallons (UK)
1 fl. oz (US) = 29.6 ml 1 ml = 0.034 fl. oz (US)
1 pint (US) = 473 ml 1 l = 2.11 pint (US)
1 gallon (US) = 3.79 l 1 l = 0.264 gallon (US)

Mass Ounce (oz) Gram (g) 1 oz = 28.3 g 1 g = 0.035 oz

Pound (lb) Gram (g) or kilogram (kg) 1 lb = 454 g 1 kg = 2.20 lb
Ton Tonne (t) 1 ton = 1.02 tonne 1 tonne = 0.984 ton
tael Gram (g) 1 tael= 37.8 g 1 g = 0.026 tael
Catty Kilogram (kg) 1 catty = 0.605 kg 1 kg = 1.65 cattoes
Picul Kilogram (kg) 1 picul = 60.50 kg 1 kg = 0.017 picul

Force Pound Force (lbf) Newton (N) 1 lbf = 4.45 N 1 N = 0.225 lbf
Kilogram Force (kgf) Newton (N) 1 kgf = 9.81 N 1 N = 0.102 kgf

Pressure Pound Force per square
inch (psi)
Kilogram force per
square centimetre (kgf/cm2)
Inch of water (in H2O)
Bar
kilopascal (kPa) 1 psi = 6.86 kPa 1 kPa = 0.145 psi
kilopascal (kpa) 1 kgf/cm2 = 98 kPa 1 kPa = 0.01 kgf/cm2
Pascal (Pa) 1 in H2O = 249 Pa 1 Pa = 0.004 in H2O
kilopascal (kPa) 1 Bar = 100 kPa 1 kPA = 0.01 bar

Velocity Mile per hour (mph) Kilometre per hour (km/h) 1 mile = 1.61 km/h 1 km/h = 0.62 mph

o
Temperature Fahrenheit temp. (F) Celsius temp. (C) C = 5 (oF - 32) o
F = (9 x oC) + 32
9 5

Density Pound per cubic inch Gram per cubic 1 lb/in3 = 27.7 t/m3 1 t/m3 = 0.036 lb/in3
(lb/in3) centimetre (g/cm3)
= tonne per cubic metre (t/m3)
Pound per cubic foot Kilogram per cubic metre 1 lb/ft3 = 16.02 kg/m3 1 kg/m3 = 0.06 lb/ft3
(lb/ft3+) (kg/m3)
Ton per cubic yard Tonne per cubic metre (t/m3) 1 ton/yd = 1.33 t/m3 1 t/m3 = 0.752 ton/yd3
(ton/yd3)

Energy British thermal unit (Btu) Kilojoule (kJ) 1 Btu = 1.06 kJ 1 kJ = 0.948 Btu
58 Therm Megajoule (MJ) 1 Therm =106 MJ 1 MJ = 9.48 x 10-3 therm
Calorie (dietician) Kilojoule (kJ) 1 Cal (dietician) = 4 kJ 1 kJ = 0.23 Cal (dietician)

Power Horsepower (hp) Kilowatt (kW) 1 hp = 0.746 kW 1 kW = 1.34 hp

Fuel Mile per gallon (mpg) Litres per 100 kilograms (n) x mpg = 2821/100 km (n) x 1/100 km = 282
Consumption n n
 FUSE BACK-UP PROTECTION

Fuse fault current limiters for

Power Range Circuit Breakers for
fault levels up to 50kA at 415V.

FUSE BACK-UP & TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Type Rating Maximum Fuse Amps.
C-Curve BS 88 DIN
GEC Type T MEM GEC NHG Siemens 3 NAZ
4CBxxx/6 1A
4CBxxx/10 to 200 200 200 200
50A

4CBxxx/25 20A
to 400 400 400 400
63A

4CBxxx/20 80A
to 315 315 315 355
100A

4CBxxx/15 125A 200 200 200 200

4CBxxx/6 and 4CBxxx/10 based on actual tests according to AS 4898 (o - co test)

Please note clause 2.19.4.4 of AS 3000 - 1991 SAA wiring rules concerning the use of fault current limiter used to
protect fire and smoke control equipment and lifts.

Technical table
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Cable size No. and diameter Overall diameter
- nominal area of wires for from AS 3000
of conductor standard conductor table E7
mm2 No./mm mm
0.5 1/0.80 2.5
1 1/1.13 2.9
1.5 1/1.38 3.2
7/0.50 3.3
2.5 1/1.78 3.6
7/0.67 3.8
4 7/0.85 4.8
6 7/1.04 5.3
10 7/1.35 6.3
16 7/1.70 7.3
25 19/1.35 9.4
35 19/1.53 10.4
50 19/1.78 12.0
70 19/2.14 13.8
95 37/1.78 16
120 37/2.03 17.7
150 37/2.25 19.7
185 37/2.52 22
240 61/2.25 25.1
300 61/2.52 27.9
400 61/2.85 31.4
500 61/3.20 34.9
630 127/2.52 38.9 59

Dimensions, standard copper and aluminium

conductors 1 core 0.6/1kV PVC insulated cable to
AS 3147, 75oC
Note: For exact dims. refer to manufacturer's details.
 Technical Table Abbreviations
Measure Symbol Unit Abbreviations for Multiples and Sub Multiples

Length S m
T tera 1012
Area A m2
Volume V m3 G giga 109
Weight m kg M mega 106
Density P kg/m3 K kilo 103
Time t s
d deci 10-1
Frequency F Hz
c centi 10-2
Rotary Speed n s-1
Linear Speed v ms-1 m milli 10-3

Acceleration a ms-2 micro 10-6

Power F N (Newton) n nano 10-9
Pressure P Pa (Pascal)
p pico 10-12
Torque M Nm
Work W J (Joule)
Power P W (Watt)
Reactive Voltampere Var
Voltampere V.A Useful 3 - Phase formula
Current I A (Amper)
kW = Line Amps x Line Volts x 1.732 x P.F.
Operational Current Ith A
1000
Conventional Enclosed Ithe A
kVA = Line Amps x Line Volts x 1.732
Thermal Current
1000
Voltage U V (Volts)
Insulated Voltage Ui V kW = kV.A x P.F.

Operational Voltage Ue V Electric Motors

Resistance R (Ohm) Power Output = Power Input x Efficiency
Impedance Z
kW Output = kW Input x Efficiency
Reactance X
Reluctance S A/Wb kW Output = 1.732 x Line Volts x Line Amps x P.F. x Efficiency
1000
Capacitance C F (Farad)
Quantity of Electricity Q C (Coulomb) kV.A Input = 1.732 x Line Volts x Line Amps
1000
Magnetic Field Strength H A/m
Magnetic Flux Wb (Weber) Line Amperes = 1000 x kW Output
Line Volts x 1.732 x P.F. x Efficiency
Inductance L H (Henry)
Magnetic Flux Density B T (Tesca) Line Amperes = 1000 x kV.A Input
Temperature t O
C (Centigrade) Line Volts x 1.732

Illuminance E l x (Lux) The Power Factor is usually taken as 0.8 (as an all-round
Luminance L cd/m 2 figure) but this varies with the speed and size of the motor.

Luminous Flux lm (Lumen) The efficiency varies from 85% in small motors to 90% and
over for large motors.
60 Luminous Intensity I cd (Candela)
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