What’s the difference between MN and MN delay units in Air Circuit breaker? | Schneider Electric Egypt and North East Africa

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What’s the difference between MN and MN delay units in Air Circuit breaker?

The MN (Instantaneous voltage releases) opens the circuit breaker when its supply voltage drops to a value between 35 % and 70 % of its rated voltage. If there is no supply on the release, it is impossible to close the circuit breaker, either manually or electrically. Any attempt to close the circuit breaker has no effect on the main contacts. Circuit breaker closing is enabled again when the supply voltage of the release returns to 85 % of its rated value.
But the MN Delay units is to eliminate circuit-breaker nuisance tripping during short voltage dips, operation of the MN release can be delayed. This function is achieved by adding an external delay unit in the MN voltage-release circuit. Two versions are available, adjustable and non-adjustable.