PG.29B.01A.T.U
Cutler-Hammer
2
February 2001
Moulded Case Circuit Breakers
16-2500 Amperes for IEC 60947-2 Applications
The Most Logically Designed
Contact Assembly
The flexibility and outstanding per-
formance characteristics of Cutler-
Hammer Circuit Breakers are made
possible by one of the most logically
designed contact assemblies in
circuit breaker history. Based on
previously patented Westinghouse
contact conductor designs, the Cutler-
Hammer contact assembly creates a
high-speed “blow-open” action when
it confronts the electromechanical
forces produced by high-level fault
currents.
Cutler-Hammer Circuit Breakers are
operated by a toggle-type handle
that is mechanically trip-free from the
handle so that the contacts cannot
be held closed against short circuit
currents. Tripping due to overload or
short circuits is clearly indicated by
the position on the handle. This
remarkably fast and dependable
contact action is designed to
enhance safety.
Thorough In-Plant Testing
The quality, dependability, and relia-
bility of every Cutler-Hammer Circuit
Breaker is assured by a thorough pro-
gram of in-plant testing. Two calibra-
tion tests are conducted on every
pole of every circuit breaker to verify
the trip mechanism, operating mech-
anism, continuity, and accuracy.
ISO Certification
Cutler-Hammer Circuit Breakers are
manufactured in ISO certified facilities.
More Interrupting Capacity
in Less Space
Cutler-Hammer Circuit Breakers are
physically and electrically inter-
changeable with the “Classic” stand-
ard line of Westinghouse moulded
case circuit breakers. This means
Cutler-Hammer Breakers are ideal
for upgrading equipment designs
and retrofitting existing installations.
Current Limiting Characteristics
All Cutler-Hammer Circuit Breakers
are current limiting because of their
high repulsion contact arrangement
and incorporation of state-of-the-art
arc extinguishing technology.
Operating Mechanisms
Cutler-Hammer Circuit Breakers
have, in their basic version, a toggle
handle operating mechanism, which
also serves as switching position
indicator. As well as ON and OFF, the
further position TRIPPED is possible.
The toggle handle snaps into the
TRIPPED position if the breaker is
tripped by one of its overcurrent,
short circuit, shunt or undervoltage
releases. Before the circuit breaker
can be reclosed following a trip-out,
the toggle handle must be brought
beyond the OFF position (RESET).
The circuit breaker can then be
reclosed.
As an additional switching position
indicator for F- to R-Frame circuit
breakers, there are two windows on
the right and on the left of the toggle
handle, in which the switching state
is indicated by means of the colours
red, green and white corresponding
to the ON, OFF and TRIPPED posi-
tions respectively.
General Information
Cutler-Hammer Moulded Case
Circuit Breakers provide increased
performance in considerably less
space than standard circuit breakers
or comparable fusible devices.
Reduced system costs can also be
realized because Cutler-Hammer
Circuit Breakers are used in series
rated systems, allowing the use of
lower interrupting circuit breakers
downstream.
Cutler-Hammer Circuit Breakers
meet applicable IEC 60947-2 stand-
ards, have been assigned ultimate
and service interrupting ratings per
IEC 60947-2, and employ adjustable
thermal and adjustable magnetic
trips.
The Cutler-Hammer family includes
seven frame sizes in ratings from
100 to 2500 amperes. Each frame
size offers a choice of several inter-
rupting capacities up to 100 kA at
415 volts ac (200 kA at 240 volts ac).
This provides greater design flexibil-
ity than ever before possible while
also helping to save space.
Cutler-Hammer Circuit Breakers vir-
tually eliminate the need for rede-
sign and they can be used to replace
older circuit breakers in the same
panelboards, feeder pillars, busbar
trunking tap-offs, individual enclo-
sures, machine tool control panels,
and motor control centres. In most
cases, the same connecting straps,
studs, and handle mechanisms can
be retained and used.
Standard calibration is 40°C. For
applications in high ambient temper-
ature conditions, 50°C factory cali-
bration is available.
Cutler-Hammer Circuit Breakers are
also provided for dc applications.
Interrupting ratings of 35 kA for
the 600 ampere frame have been
achieved for three-pole breakers
in series at 600 volts dc.
Cutler-Hammer Frame Sizes G through R
Positions of the Toggle Handle Drive
OFF
RESET
ON
Tripped