Abstract: A circuit interruption device (e.g., a molded case circuit breaker) includes at least one set of contacts, a contact actuator mechanism configured to open the at least one set of contacts and a trip control circuit configured to cause the contact actuator mechanism to open the at least one set of contacts responsive to a condition satisfying a first trip criterion and to apply a second trip criterion (e.g., a lower current level trip threshold) responsive to the opening of the at least one set of contacts. The trip control circuit may be configured to apply the second trip criterion after a succeeding closure of the at least one set of contacts. The trip control circuit may be further configured to return to application of the first trip criterion after lapse of a predetermined interval following the succeeding closure of the at least one set of contacts.

Abstract: Molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs) have an MCCB body with at least one switch printed circuit board (PCB) holding between 1-4 recessed switches. The switch PCB has a bottom primary surface and an opposing top primary surface and a cover residing over the switch PCB and attached to the MCCB case body so that an outer end portion of the 1-4 switches held by the switch PCB extends through the cover.

Abstract: Molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs) have an MCCB body with at least one switch printed circuit board (PCB) holding between 1-4 recessed switches. The switch PCB has a bottom primary surface and an opposing top primary surface and a cover residing over the switch PCB and attached to the MCCB case body so that an outer end portion of the 1-4 switches held by the switch PCB extends through the cover.

Abstract: A circuit interruption device (e.g., a molded case circuit breaker) includes at least one set of contacts, a contact actuator mechanism configured to open the at least one set of contacts and a trip control circuit configured to cause the contact actuator mechanism to open the at least one set of contacts responsive to a condition satisfying a first trip criterion and to apply a second trip criterion (e.g., a lower current level trip threshold) responsive to the opening of the at least one set of contacts. The trip control circuit may be configured to apply the second trip criterion after a succeeding closure of the at least one set of contacts. The trip control circuit may be further configured to return to application of the first trip criterion after lapse of a predetermined interval following the succeeding closure of the at least one set of contacts.

Abstract: A display unit is configured for use with a circuit interrupter which outputs a trip notification, trip information, and direct current power to the display unit The display unit comprises: a processor having a routine; a secondary power source configured to output secondary power; a memory display configured to receive the direct current power or the secondary power; and a power source selection circuit configured to switch the memory display from the direct current power to the secondary power in response to the display unit receiving the trip notification, wherein the routine of said processor is structured to control the memory display to display the trip information in response to the display unit receiving the trip notification.

Abstract: A display unit is configured for use with a circuit interrupter which outputs a trip notification, trip information, and direct current power to the display unit The display unit comprises: a processor having a routine; a secondary power source configured to output secondary power; a memory display configured to receive the direct current power or the secondary power; and a power source selection circuit configured to switch the memory display from the direct current power to the secondary power in response to the display unit receiving the trip notification, wherein the routine of said processor is structured to control the memory display to display the trip information in response to the display unit receiving the trip notification.