What is Short Time Current, 2 sec. rating for the HVL switch?

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Issue:
Short time for a MV HVL switch

Product Line:
MV switch

Environment:
HVL

Resolution:
Short Time Current is the maximum current a switch/device can carry for 2 seconds without damage to the switch/device. Short time current is the only one of these three that is expressed in symmetrical amperes. Momentary and Fault Close currents are expressed in Asymmetrical amperes. ASYM Amps = 1.6 X SYM Amps.