RCCB Residual Current Circuit Breaker have become an essential part of protecting our lives and appliances in our homes and businesses. In this article we are going to expose some points in favor against the most common Circuit Brakers that are on the market, in the end you could be to take stock of which brand or model to choose, we will analyze its benefits, quality for price and some other parameters that We must take into consideration when choosing the brand of our RCCB Residual Current Circuit Breaker.
We are going to start this comparative article with some of the most recognized brands, both at the level of Spain and other countries where they have a considerable sale.
Comparative RCCB Residual Current Circuit Breaker
Below we will compare among the 8 most common circuit breakers on the market:
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Which brand of RCCB Residual Current Circuit Breaker?
1. Interruptor Diferencial HAGER
Clase AC
1 Polo
1 polo (40A 300 mA)
1 polo (25A 30 mA)
2 Poles
2 poles (25A 30 mA)
(40A 30 mA)
2 poles (63A 30 mA)
2 poles (25A 300 mA)
2 poles (40A 300 mA)
2 poles (63A 300 mA)
4 Poles
4 poles (40A 30 mA)
4 poles (63A 30 mA)
Clase A
1 Polo
1 polo (40A 30 mA)
2 Poles
2 poles (40A 30 mA)
4 Poles
4 poles (40A 30 mA)
Bipolar AC type 40 amp 30 mA RCCB Residual Current Circuit Breaker (phase – neutral) with screw connection terminals (start and finish – bottom and top). Characteristics of this Hager RCCB Residual Current Circuit Breaker: Number of poles: 2 (bipolar – neutral phase). Intensity: 40 amps. Operating voltage: 230 V. Sensitivity: 30 mA. high arrival, low departure. High and low terminals with screw connection. space: 2 modules
A class
Number of Poles: 2P
Nominal rated current: 40 A
Assigned frequency: 50 Hz
30 mA sensitivity
Hager’s RCCB Residual Current Circuit Breaker reduce the risks inherent in the use of electrical energy.
They protect people and animals in case of direct and indirect contact with electric current.
Recommended for demanding networks such as computer circuits or lighting with electronic ballasts.
Advantage:
More safety: in the event of differential tripping, the safety of people is fully guaranteed, since the system always performs a preventive insulation control before reconnection
More protection: The reset cycle always occurs after the insulation control has been carried out. The system executes up to a maximum of 3 closings in the event of very frequent successive trips (within 3 minutes of control).
More continuity of service: If the differential trip is caused by transient phenomena (storms, humidities …), the rearming maneuver is performed and the service is restored in a matter of seconds.
2. SCHNEIDER RCCB Residual Current Circuit Breaker
Super immunized
Clase AC
1 Polo
2 Poles
4 Poles
Clase A
1 Polo
2 Poles
2 poles (25A 30 mA)
4 Poles
4 poles (25A 30 mA)
4 poles (40A 300 mA)
4 poles (80A 300 mA)
3. Interruptor diferencial Siemens
Clase AC
1 Polo
1 poles (10A 30 mA)
2 Poles
2 poles (25A 30 mA)
2 poles (63A 300 mA)
4 Poles
4 poles (40A 30 mA)
4 poles (40A 300 mA)
4 poles (32A 30 mA)
Clase A
1 Polo
1 poles (25A 30 mA)
2 Poles
2 poles (40A 30 mA)
2 poles (25A 30 mA)
2 poles (40A 30 mA)
4 Poles
Type A – resistant
• The most reliable against untimely shooting.
• Especially indicated in installations with a high level of harmonics.
Type A – Super resistant
• Super resistant technology that offers total protection against any disturbance.
• Additional protection against high intensity peaks (Storms, Industry).
The AR and SR type RCCB complete the SENTRON Total Protection range that includes other protection elements such as automatic Circuit Brakers and the new AFDD Arc Detector.
4. Bticino RCCB Circuit Braker
AC class
1 pole
2 poles
4 Poles
A class
1 pole
2 poles
4 Poles
contact with silver point for longer life and better driving. TEST button that allows checking the correct operation of the Circuit Braker.
Bimetal element for overload protection. Arc flash extinction chamber. Trip coil for quick intervention in case of short circuit.
Indicator window that allows checking the status of the Circuit Braker.
RCCB toroid that ensures the trip of the breaker by ground fault. It is operated with a 10 mA RCCB. It has a breaking current of 3000A and a standard C trip curve.
5. General Electric RCCB Residual Current Circuit Breaker
AC class
1 pole
2 poles
4 Poles
A class
1 pole
2 poles
4 Poles
General Electric RCCB Residual Current Circuit Breaker
Miniature circuit breakers ensure electrical safety in multiple applications. They have two different trip mechanisms, the delayed thermal trip mechanism for overload protection and the magnetic trip mechanism for short circuit protection.
Main benefits
Extra wide and complete range of MCBs to cover most applications and markets
Compliance with global product standards (IEC, UL, CSA)
Space and time saving thanks to the exclusive auxiliary contact for lower fixing
Established and certified quality
Main features
Features: B, C, D, K, Z
Configurations: 1P, 1P + N, 2P, 3P, 3P + N, 4P
Breaking capacities up to 25 kA
Rated currents up to 63A
Indication of actual contact position, directly connected to the mobile contact
Designed to guarantee efficiency and protection.
For domestic or small commercial installations, cutting capacity of up to 10 kA
For industrial installations up to 25 kA cutting capacity
IEC / EN 60898-1, IEC / EN 60947-2 and many other standards and approvals
A wide range of accessories is available!
Special versions
Developed to meet the needs of different segments.
S 200MUC for AC / DC applications
S 200MTUC for train applications
SH 200
For domestic / residential installations in defined markets.
Breaking capacity up to 6 kA
According to IEC / EN60898-1
SN 201
1P + N in a single module
Fully integrated into the pro M family
Share the wide accessories section.
Label carrier for easier identification of the protected line
Contact position indicator on the level, with green / red color
SU 200
Developed for the UL / CSA market
UL1077 or UL 489
CSA 22.2 No. 235
CSA 22.2 No. 5
Special versions with reed terminals available
6. Legrand RCCB Residual Current Circuit Breaker
Clase AC
1 Polo
2 Poles
4 Poles
Clase A
1 Polo
2 Poles
4 Poles
Legrand RCCB Residual Current Circuit Breaker
Legrand offers you technical characteristics at the forefront of technology with its new range of TX³ and DX³ modular circuit breakers
The range up to 125 A provides the answer to all residential, tertiary and industrial applications that demand performance, selectivity and optimization.
Designed to meet the needs of today’s residential and service sector works, Legrand’s new TX³ range effectively protects your facility against short circuits, overloads, and RCCB failure. This range, made up of circuit breakers and RCCB Circuit Brakers and with control and signaling auxiliaries, guarantees on-site: safety, robustness and longevity.
The new circuit breakers are integrated into a wide range of products with exceptional technical and economic performance. The diversity of functions and the large selection of included features will allow you to equip all your Circuit Brakerboards. The high levels of coordination between the different ranges of modular circuit breakers or between the modular circuit breakers and the DPX³ power circuit breakers allow optimizing the cost of the installation.
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RCCB MAGNETOTHERMIC: Perfect for the home; suitable for use in residential installations. White color.
SINGLE-POLE MAGNETOTHERMIC CIRCUIT BRAKER: LED signaling; equipped with 2 green signaling leds.
OVERVOLTAGE MAGNETOTHERMIC: Protects against overloads and short circuits up to 4.5 days.
MAGNETOTERMICO 16A: Cutting power 6000A. Employment voltage 230V.
LEGRAND MAGNETOTERMICO: Certified by AENOR according to the UNE-EN 60898-1 standard. Measurements: 7.5 x 3.6 x 8.8 cm. Weight: 104 gr.
7. REVALCO RCCB Residual Current Circuit Breaker
Clase AC
1 Polo
2 Poles
4 Poles
Clase A
1 Polo
2 Poles
4 Poles
REVALCO RCCB Residual Current Circuit Breaker
RV313 is applicable to one AC line 50 / 60Hz, 230V rated voltage for two single pole
wires, 2 poles or 400V 3 poles, 3 poles 4 wires, the 4 pole and the rated current up to 40A.
It can protect the line and motor from overload and short circuit.
It can also be used for uncommon conversion line and infrequent star of the
motor.
Sleek appearance, cover and arc handle make operation easy.
• Contact position indicator window.
• Transparent cover designed to carry a label
• In case of overload, to the protected circuit, the Circuit Braker handle trips and remains
in the center position, allowing a quick solution to the faulty line. The handle does not
It can remain in such a position when operated manually.
• Provides fault protection to the faulty line. The field cannot remain in
such a position when operated manually.
• Provides earth fault / leakage current protection and isolation function.
• High resistance to short circuit current.
• Equipped with finger-protected connection terminals.
• Fire resistant plastic parts withstand abnormal heating and strong
impact.
• Automatically disconnects the circuit when leakage / ground fault current occurs
and exceeds the nominal sensitivity.
• Independent of power supply and line voltage, and free from interference
external voltage fluctuation.
8. AEG RCCB Residual Current Circuit Breaker
Clase AC
1 Polo
2 Poles
4 Poles
Clase A
1 Polo
2 Poles
4 Poles
AEG RCCB Residual Current Circuit Breaker
The product is mainly used in AC50 / 60Hz single pole230V or two, three, 400V four-pole voltage for overload and short circuit protection, as well as for infrequent on and off electrical equipment and lighting circuit under normal conditions
The product is suitable for industry, business, construction, residence, etc.
It complies with the GB10963, IEC60898 standards.
2. Main technical data
1. nominal current: 1,2, 3,4, 6,10, 16,20, 25,32, 40,50, 63A;
2 shot characteristics: B (3-5) at C (5-10) at D (10-15);
3. n. Pole °: 1P, 2P, 3P, 4P
4. Breaking capacity: 6KA;
9. EATON RCCB Residual Current Circuit Breaker
Clase AC
1 Polo
2 Poles
4 Poles
Clase A
1 Polo
2 Poles
4 Poles
EATON RCCB Residual Current Circuit Breaker
Protective Circuit Brakergear like MCBs,
RCB and RCBO combined
A new type of protection Circuit Brakergear
Equipped with integrated digital technology and registered by patent adds
even more safety and reliability for
Photovoltaic systems of the future.
Digital RCBs with a B + characteristic can identify fault currents
both alternating and direct current
scope, they warn operators in a very
initial stage before any damage can
occur in the system, and they are
all requirements for improved fire
protection in accordance with the relevant
STANDARD. MCBs and combined
RCBOs complete our security offer
Energy Distribution
Class B spreads
Modular RCCB from 16 to 125A FI
Differential block for Circuit Braker up to 250A NZM2
Despite the galvanic isolation between the DC zone and the AC zone, the IEC 60755/2 standard provides for the mandatory installation of a Class B RCCB, which is sensitive to direct current.
Eaton offers this solution in its modular range and in its molded case circuit breakers in the NZM and LZM ranges. Both modular type differentials and molded case Circuit Braker blocks are suitable for the detection of AC leakage currents with or without continuous type components (AC and A).
Prevention of electric shocks and electric fires.
For many areas of application, the installation of RCCBs with nominal residual currents of no more than 30 mA is mandatory in new buildings: for example, since 1984 in rooms with bath or shower, and since 2007, additionally, for all outlet circuits. stream. rated current up to 20 A for non-professional use, and otherwise for general use.
The correct version for each requirement
Super resistant K
With an impulse resistance force greater than 3 kA you will avoid unwanted power disconnections by briefly delaying the RCCB trip. This avoids unnecessary activation and, therefore, any system interruption, for example. if a pulsed leakage current occurs, such as when capacitors are activated.
Selective S
With an impulse withstand force greater than 5 kA, it uses time-delayed tripping and stepped tripping times and rated residual currents to selectively disconnect individual system components.
Patented SIGRES version
They have been designed to provide protection in unusual conditions, such as gas or humidity in the ambient air, and offer maximum safety and a long service life thanks to the integrated protection against condensation.
Siemens prices
The prices of these Circuit Brakers vary from 13 euros, such as the 70 class-ac 2-module 2-pole 25a 30ma RCCB Circuit Braker
up to 1551 as is the case of the 70 class-a 4-pole 4-pole 125a 300ma
Flexible range of applications
Wide selection of types and versions to provide protection in case of direct and indirect contact.
Wide and uniform accessory package for additional functions.
Portfolio for all requirements in industry, infrastructure and buildings.
All RCDs according to national and international standards.
Hager RCCB
hager RCCB Circuit Braker
Hager RCCB circuit breakers reduce the risks inherent in the use of electrical energy. They protect people and animals in case of direct and indirect contact with electric current. Recommended for demanding networks such as computer circuits or lighting with electronic ballasts.
The RCCB Circuit Brakers with preventive automatic reclosing CDA240S and CDA263S respond to the highest demands for continuity of service and safety required by installations, avoiding economic and time losses in second homes, bars, restaurants, elevators …
Advantage:
More safety: in the event of differential tripping, the safety of people is fully guaranteed, since the system always performs a preventive insulation control before reconnection
More protection: The reset cycle always occurs after the insulation control has been carried out. The system executes up to a maximum of 3 closings in the event of very frequent successive trips (within 3 minutes of control).
More continuity of service: If the differential trip is caused by transient phenomena (storms, humidities …), the rearming maneuver is performed and the service is restored in a matter of seconds.
Even though the circuit breakers look similar, there are several differences between each brand. We advise that you never place a circuit breaker of a different brand on a Circuit Braker panel of a different brand.
Schneider RCCB
Nominal operating voltage 230/240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 61008-1; 230 V AC 50/60 Hz in accordance with EN 61008-1.
Trigger technology Voltage independent Differential.
Nominal insulation voltage 440 V AC 50/60 Hz in accordance with IEC 61008-1; 440 V AC 50/60 Hz in accordance with EN 61008-1.
Nominal impulse withstand voltage 4 kV according to IEC 61008-1; 4 kV in accordance with EN 61008-1.
The ultimate protection for people and equipment
RCCB Circuit Brakers protect people and equipment from the risk of fire. A complete range that covers all applications in the residential, tertiary and industrial segments. ABB offers all types of RCDs that comply with international IEC standards: pure RCDs, combined RCDs, adaptive RCDs, DIN rail and front panel RCDs.
Main advantages
High quality.
Complete range.
Global range.
Main features
High immunization classes AC, A, B and AP-R available.
Nominal currents up to 125 A: higher currents can be obtained using RCCB relays.
All available sensitivities, from 10 mA to 1A.
Unlike the belief that everyone is the same and will respond the same way on any Circuit Braker panel, that’s the complete opposite. Circuit breakers may fit, but not properly. Therefore, you may be wondering if any of the older brands of a Circuit Braker will work on your electrical panel. Can you buy the cheapest one and make it work? Obviously, the answer is no.
ABB prices
Eaton RCCB Circuit Brakers
Despite the galvanic isolation between the DC zone and the AC zone, the IEC 60755/2 standard provides for the mandatory installation of a Class B RCCB, which is sensitive to direct current.Eaton offers this solution in its modular range and in its Circuit Brakers of molded case of the NZM and LZM ranges. Both modular type RCCB and molded case Circuit Braker blocks are suitable for the detection of AC leakage currents with or without continuous type components (AC and A).
Eaton Prices
Unlike most electrical devices like Circuit Brakers and sockets, circuit breakers are brand specific. In fact, manufacturers will instruct you to only replace or add circuit breakers specifically designed for that brand of panel, furthermore only use the type of Circuit Braker recommended for the panel. Even if it is the same brand it does not mean it fits your panel. Due to different mounting techniques, busbar thicknesses, Circuit Braker contact voltage specifications and general construction differences, these Circuit Brakers are not interchangeable. Even placing another Circuit Braker brand on a Circuit Braker panel could cause an electrical malfunction. RCDs have the mark stamped on the side of the Circuit Brakers and are generally located inside the panel cover door. There is a label that will tell you what type of circuit breaker is needed for installation on that particular panel.
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