Patent · US Expired

Circuit interrupter with solid state digital trip unit and positive power-up feature

US4377836A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 15, 1980
Grant dateMar 22, 1983
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02H3/0935
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A circuit interrupter includes a microcomputer controlled trip unit having a front panel numeric display and a plurality of LED displays for providing post tripping indication of cause-of-trip and trip current value. Reliable operation is provided during power up conditions. Means are also provided for accurate performance of long delay and ground fault tripping operation.

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