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What does the Trip Class 10, Class 20 and Class 30 mean for overload...

Issue: Meaning of Trip Classes for overload relays. Product Line: NEMA Overload Relays Environment: North American Products Resolution: The trip class means that at 600% (6 times) of the maximum...

How does a shunt trip work to trip a circuit breaker?

Product Line: Circuit Breakers Resolution: A shunt trip device is an optional accessory in a circuit breaker that mechanically trips the breaker when power is applied to the shunt trip terminals. The...

What is the difference between a 80% rated breaker and a 100% rated...

Issue: What is the difference between a 80% rated breaker and a 100% rated breaker? Do we have a list of 100% rated circuit breakers? Product Line: Molded case circuit breakers Environment: Electical...

Can an LRD33** overload be used in place of an LR2D33** ?

Issue: Can a new style LRD33 be used in place of the old style LR2D33 Product Line: Tesys D contactors and overload relays Environment: Products sold and used in the United States Cause: Replacing an...

What is the wire color code for the BMXFCW303 cable?

This is simply a flying lead cable and below is the color code. It can be used for any 40 way terminal module. There would be no way to provide color to channel information. Using the wiring diagram...

What type of breakers is used in the NBLP Federal Pioneer panelboards?

Issue: Breakers used in the NBLP Federal Pioneer Panelboards Product Line: FPE Panelboards Environment: Applies to NBLP, NBC, NBDP, CDP type panelboards Cause: Customer wants to know if the NB...

What is the default password for EcoStruxure Panel Server?

Issue The user may need to know what the EcoStruxure Panel Server password is during the initial installation. Product Line EcoStruxure Panel Server (The 3 models of EcoStruxure Panel Server are...

What is the difference between PNP and NPN when describing 3 wire...

Most industrial proximity sensors (inductive, capacitive, ultrasonic and photo electric) are solid state. The term solid state refers to the type of components used within the sensor. Solid state...

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What is the difference between PNP and NPN when describing 3 wire...

Most industrial proximity sensors (inductive, capacitive, ultrasonic and photo electric) are solid state. The term solid state refers to the type of components used within the sensor. Solid state...

What do the terms AC1 and AC3 mean?

Issue: What are the utilization categories AC-1 and AC-3? Product Line: Schneider Electric Products Environment: Inductive and Resistive Loads Resolution: AC-1 - This category applies to all AC loads...

How do I become a supplier for Schneider Electric?

Issue: How to become a supplier for Schneider Electric Product Line: Source Materials Environment: Products sold and used in the United States Resolution: For information and help on becoming a...

What does the term "NEMA Type 1A" refer to?

NEMA Standards Publication 250-1997, "Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum)" no longer lists this enclosure type. This enclosure type is commonly accepted to be referring...

Insulation Resistance Testing and Humidity

Issue: How does humidity affect insulation resistance testing results? Product Line: Circuit Breakers Environment: Molded case and insulated case breakers Resolution: High humidity can drastically...

Who is my local distributor?

Issue Who is my local distributor? Resolution For United States distributors: https://www.se.com/us/en/locate/257-us-distributor-locator/where-to-buy For distributors in Canada:...

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