Circuit breakers

Eaton offers a complete range of compact residual current devices for fault current/residual current and additional protection, in residential and small commercial applications.

The Type B circuit breakers are a special variant that includes, in addition to normal type A device, modified frequency characteristics and the ability to handle smooth DC currents. This type B RCCB complies with IEC/EN 61008 & 62423 and provides safe and reliable protection against all types of currents. It can also handle residual currents with mixed frequencies of up to 1 kHz (Bfq up to 50 kHz) as per IEC/EN 62423.

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SUPERIOR PROTECTION

detect mixed frequency up to 1kHz

NEW LEVEL OF ACCURACY

Reduced unwanted tripping

Increased current withstand capability

> 3 kA

Core features

2-pole devices for photovoltaic / EV charging applications
"Time delayed tripping" convert sub-points to normal bullet points
Back up protection with nominal value possible (overload protection)
Yearly test interval
Real contact position indicator
Automatic re-setting possible
Transparent designation plate

The different types come with different advantages

Type -G/B: High reliability against unwanted tripping. Suitable for any circuit where personal injury or damage to property may occur in case of unwanted tripping. Protection against all types of fault currents.
Type -S/B: Selective residual current devices. Protection against all types of fault currents.
Type -G/Bfq and S/Bfq: Suitable for speed-controlled drives with frequency converters inhousehold, trade, and industry. Unwanted tripping is avoided thanks to a tripping characteristic designed particularly for frequency converters. Protection against all types of fault currents.

Type Bfq for heat pump application

Sustainability and environmental friendliness are crucial elements for the future homes. This is often the reason why a special kind of heating application is used: heat pumps!

Learn more about PFIM Type Bfq for heat pump application

Type B for EV-chargers

Modern and future-oriented transportation does not only affect road traffic, but also the electrical installations of today when charging stations for electric vehicles are used.

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Type B for use in PV-applications

Sustainability and environmental friendliness are indispensable for future homes. This applies for new constructions or renovation. For this reason, more and more homeowners rely on photovoltaics.

Learn more about PFIM Type B for PV-applications

Type B for supermarkets

Supermarkets have special requirements for the electrical installation: maximum safety and maximum system availability. This can be is achieved by installing Eaton’s PFIM type B!

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Online configurator - design your own customized configurations

The xComfort KLV series and our switching and protection devices are based on a modular design so that you can assemble any combination you need. In addition to a number of standard pre-wired distribution boards, Eaton also supplies customized configurations on request. If you are not yet sure which type of distribution board is the right fit for you, simply fill in our configurator with ordering function.

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xPole PFIM Type B residual current circuit breaker