Phoenix Contact Miniature Circuit Breakers
Phoenix Contact miniature circuit breakers are designed to protect low-voltage devices and circuits from overload and short-circuit conditions in industrial control panels. These device circuit breakers provide selective protection by isolating only the affected circuit while allowing the rest of the system to remain operational, helping reduce downtime and simplify troubleshooting.
Phoenix Contact offers electronic, thermomagnetic, and thermal device circuit breakers, each with distinct tripping characteristics. Electronic circuit breakers provide extremely fast tripping times within milliseconds, making them well suited for sensitive electronic loads. Thermomagnetic breakers combine thermal and magnetic tripping elements to respond to both sustained overloads and high short-circuit currents, while thermal breakers trip progressively faster as overload levels increase.
These miniature circuit breakers are commonly used in assembly machines, production systems, and control cabinet applications to protect PLCs, sensors, actuators, motors, valves, and relays. Selecting the appropriate breaker requires consideration of the load’s nominal current and starting current to ensure reliable protection without nuisance tripping.
FAQs
Q: What are Phoenix Contact miniature circuit breakers used for?
Phoenix Contact miniature circuit breakers are used to protect low-voltage circuits and devices from overloads and short circuits in control panels and industrial systems.
Q: What types of device circuit breakers does Phoenix Contact offer?
Phoenix Contact offers electronic, thermomagnetic, and thermal device circuit breakers, each designed with different tripping behaviors to match specific applications.
Q: Do Phoenix Contact miniature circuit breakers require a separate power supply?
No, these circuit breakers do not require a separate power supply. They operate as part of the circuit they are protecting.
Q: What applications are electronic device circuit breakers best suited for?
Electronic circuit breakers are ideal for protecting PLCs, sensors, actuators, motors, valves, and relays due to their fast response times.
Q: How do I select the correct miniature circuit breaker?
Selection should be based on the load’s nominal current, starting current, and the application’s protection requirements to ensure proper tripping behavior.
Why Buy Phoenix Contact Miniature Circuit Breakers from RSP Supply
RSP Supply offers a wide selection of Phoenix Contact miniature circuit breakers designed for reliable low-voltage circuit protection in industrial control panels. Our inventory includes multiple breaker types and configurations to match a variety of applications. Customers rely on RSP Supply for technical expertise, dependable product availability, and industrial protection solutions built for long-term performance.