Power Break® II C i rcuit Breakers
Basic Configuration
In 1965 GE pioneered the design of insulated case circuit
breakers when it i ntroduced the original Power Break circuit
breaker. Now, G E i ntroduces Power Break
II
insulated case
circuit breakers, the vanguard of a new age in reliable, flex
ible and easy-to-use circuit protection.
Power Break
II
circuit breakers a re UL Listed, CSA Certified
and I EC Certified* for up to 200,000 amps, at 240 volts, rms
symmetrical interrupting capacity without fuses or current
limiters. These new insulated case circuit breakers can be
applied on ac power systems through 600 volts. Featuring
a n all-new 2000A compact design - up to 40% smaller than
before - Power Break
II
circuit breakers consist of three
envelope sizes from 800 to 4000 amps.
Greater Convenience And Operations Safety
The controls and status indicators you need most a re read
ily accessible. The flush-mounted handle, ON/OFF buttons,
rating plug test receptacle, bell alarm reset buttons- with
or without lockout - are easily reached; and all are double
insulated from live components. And, for added security, a
standard padlock device lets you prevent accidental or
unauthorized closing of the breaker.
*See Performa nce chart page
46.
Quick, Error-Free Installation
of U niversal Accessories
Drop-i n bell alarm with manual reset lockout , shunt trip
(with or without lockout) and undervoltage release install in
seconds. No special tools. No breaker disassembly. Just slide
them into place. The modules are u niversal across all frame
sizes, and each is mechanically keyed to its compartment so
you m ake the right connection, every time. These accessories
a re field installable and upgradeable.
Three Choices of Advanced, Solid-State Trip U nits
Enhanced MicroVersaTriprM Plus and MicroVersaTrip PM™
trip units give you two new ways to monitor and control the
Power Break
II
breaker with u nprecedented ease. A simple
keypad lets you progra m and display a variety of
functions
including tripping characteristics, remote communica-
tions, status i nformation a n d protective relaying, and allows
i ntegration with GE POWER LEADER™ Power Management
Systems. The trip unit display also a llows viewing of many
standard metering parameters as well as pickup alarms,
trip target indications and fault status i nformation. For less
demanding functionality, the Power+™ trip unit gives you
a third choice in Power Break II breaker control. Tripping
characteristics are easily adjusted by a set of simple-to-use
switches. The trip unit is upgradeable to ground fault by
simply inserting a ground fault rating plug. An optional target
module allows for target monitoring and also functions as a
trip unit health indicator.
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