What is a DC rated battery circuit breaker (BCB)?

These can be equipped with a monitoring device connected to the UPS or BMS to warn if a fuse has tripped or is disconnecting the battery from the UPS. The DC rated Battery Circuit Breaker (BCB) provides still overcurrent protection, if correctly coordinated, even though it is not as fast as the fuses.

What is an AC circuit breaker?

An AC circuit breaker is a safety switch usually built into your home’s electrical system. It looks like a switch that helps to stop the flow of electricity to any component or device that consumes a lot of power. Large power transmission networks are usually controlled by high-voltage type circuit breakers.

What are the different types of ups circuit breaker options?

UPS circuit breaker options include auxiliary contacts, undervoltage release (UVR) and shunt trip circuit breakers. All battery cabinets ship factory assembled and fully tested. Arimon front access battery cabinets are designed for easy maintenance with full front access for safety.

How does a battery circuit breaker work?

The UPS is interfaced to the Battery Circuit Breaker (BCB) control board using input contacts to retrieve the status of the external switches/breakers and an output contact used to send the trip signal to remotely open the battery circuit breaker.

Does Arimon have a backup battery cabinet?

Arimon UPS backup battery cabinets offer breaker or fuse protection up to 800 Amps. UPS circuit breaker options include auxiliary contacts, undervoltage release (UVR) and shunt trip circuit breakers. All battery cabinets ship factory assembled and fully tested.

What is the tripping time for a CB-2 circuit breaker?

For CB-2 the tripping time is always below 40 ms. The DC rated Circuit Breaker still provides overcurrent protection, if correctly coordinated, even though its intervention time can be not enough to avoid extensive damages on the equipment and on the battery.