IDEC Circuit Breaker Bases & Accessories
IDEC circuit breaker accessories are used to expand circuit breaker functionality, simplify installation or enhance safety. IDEC breaker accessories include: auxiliary contacts, alarm contacts, shunt trip actuator, rotary handles, handle lock, handle extension and other breaker accessory components for machine builder and OEM panel applications. IDEC auxiliary and alarm contacts provide remote indication and status monitoring capability while also allowing breaker state to be input to a PLC or control relay.
The IDEC shunt trip coil attachment provides a mean of remote electrical tripping for use in interlocking or emergency shutdown. IDEC rotary handle and extended handle accessories allow the circuit breaker to be operated from outside the panel enclosure, improving safety and isolating the operator from live electrical equipment when resetting breakers to reduce arc flash hazards. IDEC locking handle accessories allow use of lockout-tagout for safety and compliance.
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Common applications for IDEC circuit breaker accessories are industrial automation, distribution panels, electrical equipment, enclosures and machinery. IDEC breaker accessories are popular in OEM or machine builder installations as well as in industrial maintenance environments. IDEC breakers and accessories are ideal for control panel, process, automation and mechanical applications where high density and quick field assembly are required.
IDEC circuit breaker accessories and attachment kits are designed for seamless interconnection and compatibility with the IDEC breaker frames and control components making them convenient to install and easy to integrate. IDEC accessories are a great solution wherever high quality, simple, compact and performance driven breaker accessory hardware is needed. IDEC circuit breaker accessories provide cost effective and reliable operation, safety, performance and long service life.
FAQs
What are IDEC circuit breaker accessories used for?
IDEC circuit breaker accessories are used to add features such as status indication, remote tripping, door-mounted operation, and safety locking to circuit breakers in industrial control and automation systems.
What types of circuit breaker accessories does IDEC offer?
IDEC offers auxiliary and alarm contacts, shunt trip devices, rotary handles, handle extensions, and locking accessories designed to work with IDEC circuit breaker and control panel products.
What is an IDEC shunt trip accessory used for?
An IDEC shunt trip accessory allows a circuit breaker to be tripped remotely when an external control voltage is applied. It is commonly used in emergency stop circuits and machine safety applications.
Why are rotary handles and handle extensions important?
Rotary handles and handle extensions allow breakers to be operated safely from outside an enclosure door, improving operator safety and making lockout/tagout procedures easier to implement.
How do I choose the correct IDEC circuit breaker accessory?
Selecting the correct accessory depends on the IDEC breaker model, required control or safety function, and panel configuration. Accessories must be matched to the specific breaker family to ensure proper fit and operation.