RCBO's
Applications
Residual Circuit Breaker Overload
Designed for harsh environments, Rowe Hankins offers a range of residual circuit breaker overload products. Also known as RCBOs or RCBO’s, these products are industry proven for both rail and traction systems.
What do RCBO's do?
OVERVIEW OF RCBOs
Rowe Hankins Residual Circuit Breaker Overload products (RCBOs) have two main functions:
​Firstly, to help to measure AC residual current;
Second, to trip whenever they detect a fault.
The RCBOs are available in 2 and 4 pole configurations – specifically, the 2 pole series 373, and the 4 pole series 368. Additionally, these 2 and 4 pole versions are available at MCB ratings of up to 50 amps and different residual current trip levels.
DETAILED LOOK AT RCBOs
The circuit uses a current transformer to measure AC current imbalance. The signal is amplified, rectified and then passed to a time delay RCBO circuit. If the signal is present after the delay, then a solid-state switch energises the supply circuit breaker trip coil.
Options for either a fixed time delay or an inverse time delay trip characteristic can be specified. Trip currents can be specified for factory setting at levels between 5 and 300mA (Trips levels up to 2A are possible on a 4 pole series). A unit with a trip level of 5mA is specifically suited for the American market to meet the requirements of the ‘National Electrical Code NFPA 70’.
A wide range of time delay RCBOs can be specified and set during manufacture. The detector circuit power supply is derived from the AC supply. A test signal can be injected through the current transformer from a test button to confirm correct operation.
Benefits
Fixed time delay
Ability to ‘fix before failure’.
Reliablility
Proven electro-mechanical multi-operation long life cycle design.
Residual current reduction
Inverse time curve - the operating time of the RCBO reduces as the residual current increases.
Safety
Configurable for safe disconnection when in contact with persons or animals.
Features
Auxiliaries
Electrical connections to the unit are via stud terminals, auxiliary contacts can be used to control and monitor the state of the circuit breaker.
Test button
Fitted with a ‘test button’ to check the circuit breakers trip setting when an appropriate residual current fault is generated internally.
Various trip levels
A range of various trip characteristics are available: instantaneous fixed time delay and inverse time delay.
AC residual current
Our RCBO range uses AC residual current, the trip levels are typically between 30mA, 100mA and 300mA.
Key Functions / Features
Get in Touch
Rowe Hankins Ltd.
Power House
Mason Street
Bury
Greater Manchester
BL9 0RH
+44 (0)161 765 3000