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How is this achieved?
Installing an upstream device that limits the prospective
short-circuit values will enable the user to utilize
downstream devices with lower breaking capacities.
GE’s breaker features, such as Back-Up Protection, Selectivity
Plus and ArcWatch, allow coordination between devices and
excellent breaking capacity at a lower cost.
Value to Panel Builder
Example of a project using line ups containing 80 MCCBs (100kA); 50
MCCBs (80kA) and 30 MCCBs (50kA)
$
65,600
EST COST REDUCTIONWITH
BREAKERS FOR THIS
EXAMPLE
100kA
80kA
(instead of 100kA)
50kA
(instead of 80kA)
36kA
(instead of 50kA)
$
3500
100kA – 800A
MCCB COST
$
2900
80kA – 800A
MCCB COST
$
980
80kA – 250A
MCCB COST
$
640
50kA – 250A
MCCB COST
$
150
50kA – 100A
MCCB COST
$
130
36kA – 100A
MCCB COST
x 80
x 50
x 30
Lower total system cost with
QuiXtra