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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Ganesh Kumar.M
Agenda
FUSE
A safety device that protects an electric circuit from
becoming overloaded.
FUSE
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Fuse - is a type of over current protection device.
Its essential component is a metal wire or strip that
melts when too much current flows, which interrupts
the circuit in which it is connected.
Short circuit, overload or device failure is often the
reason for excessive current
A fuse interrupts excessive current (blows) so that
further damage by overheating or fire is prevented.
MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKER
(MCB)
An automatic switch that stops the flow of electric
current in a suddenly overloaded or otherwise
abnormally stressed electric circuit
MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKER (MCB)
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when excessive current develops, a circuit breaker opens to protect
equipment .
These abnormal currents are usually the result of short circuits
created by lightning, accidents, deterioration of equipment.
A protective device that opens a circuit upon sensing a current
overload. Unlike a fuse, it can be reset.
MCB WORKING
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Able to protect the wiring and the loads of electrical circuits.
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MCB’s are a Thermal-Magnetic type circuit breaker.
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Thermal part loads (motors, heaters, power supplies, etc.)
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will be protected from short circuits by its magnetic parts.
MCB APPLN
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These are manufactured for fault level of up to 10KA.
Only with operating current range of 0.5 to 63 Amps.
Available types are single, double and three pole version.
Mainly used for control voltage protection.
Machine Lighting.
Cooling unit.
MCB TRIPPING
Type B devices are generally suitable for domestic applications. They may also
be used in light commercial applications where switching surges are low or
non-existent.
Type C devices are the normal choice for commercial and industrial
applications where fluorescent lighting, motors etc. are in use.
Type D devices have more limited applications, normally in industrial use
where high inrush currents may be expected. Examples include large battery
charging systems, winding motors, transformers, X-ray machines and some
types of discharge lighting.
Type B devices are designed to trip at fault currents of 3-5 times rated current
(In). For example a 10A device will trip at 30-50A.
Type C devices are designed to trip at 5-10 times In (50-100A for a 10A device).
Type D devices are designed to trip at 10-20 times In (100-200A for a 10A
device).
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MOULDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKER
(MCCB)
An automatic switch that stops the flow of electric current
in a suddenly overloaded or otherwise abnormally
stressed electric circuit for high SC production.
MCCB (Mould case circuit breakers)
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MCCB’s are Moulded case Circuit breakers,
with protection facilities of over current,
earth fault.
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They are manufactured for fault levels of
16KA to 50KA and operating current range
of 25A to 630Amps.
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They are used for application related with
larger power flow requirement.
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In machines it is used for main supply
connection.
MOTOR PROTECTION CIRCUIT BREAKER
(MPCB)
An automatic switch that stops the flow of electric
current in a suddenly overloaded or Short circuit
protection.
MPCB (MOTOR PROTECTION CIRCUIT
BREAKER)
Motor Protection Circuit Breakers may
provide the following protective and
control functions.
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Disconnect for Motor Branch Circuit
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Branch-Circuit, Short-Circuit Protection
(Magnetic Protection)
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Overload Protection (Thermal Protection)
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High Current Limiting
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High Switching Capacity
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Current Range 0.1…630 A
Relay
A relay is an electrically operated switch.
TYPES OF RELAY:
• Latching relay.
• Solid state relay.
• Over load protection
relay.
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Relay Operation
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Electrical device such that current flowing through it in one circuit can
switch on and off a current in a second circuit.
Many relays use an electromagnet to operate a switching mechanism
mechanically.
A relay is used to isolate one electrical circuit from another.
It allows a low current control circuit to make or break an electrically
isolated high current circuit path.
Normally-open (NO) contacts connect the circuit when the relay is
activated; the circuit is disconnected when the relay is inactive.
Normally-closed (NC) contacts disconnect the circuit when the relay is
activated; the circuit is connected when the relay is inactive
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CONTACTOR
A contactor is an electrically controlled switch used for
switching a power circuit, similar to a relay except with
higher current ratings.
CONTACTOR
A contactor is controlled by a circuit which has a much lower power
level than the switched circuit
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Unlike a circuit breaker, a contactor is not intended to interrupt a
short circuit current.
A type of relay that can handle the high power required to directly
control an electric motor is called a contactor.
Contactors typically have multiple contacts, and those contacts are
usually normally-open, so that power to the load is shut off when
the coil is de-energized.
The most common industrial use for contactors is the control of
electric motors.
PUSH BUTTONS
Actuating any function in the
machine can be done by Push Buttons.
PUSH BUTTON
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It is a simple switch mechanism for controlling some aspect of a
machine or a process.
Buttons are typically made out of hard material, usually plastic or
metal
Pushbuttons are often color-coded to associate them with their
function so that the operator will not push the wrong button in
error.
Commonly used colors are RED for stopping the machine or
process and GREEN for starting the machine or process.
Secured operations can be done by Key Switch.
EMO Switch
Emergency Machine Off.
EMO Switch
CONNECTORS & CRIMPS
Connector is an Electro-Mechanical device
for joining Electrical Circuits as an interface
using a mechanical assembly.
D-Sub CONNECTORS
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A D-sub contains two or more parallel rows of pins or sockets
usually surrounded by a D-shaped metal shield that provides
mechanical support .
The part containing pin contacts is called the male connector or
plug, while that containing socket contacts is called the female
connector or socket .
D-Sub CONNECTORS Appln
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Communications Ports (RS-232 serial communications )
Network Ports. (Ethernet, network interface cards, )
Computer Video Port. (VGA Adapters)
Game Controller Port.
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CPC CONNECTORS
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Circular Plastic Connectors (CPC).
Lightweight, all-plastic connectors and metal-shell versions
available.
CPC connectors are UL 94V-0 rated stabilized, heat resistant, selfextinguishing thermoplastic material .
Operating temperature range: -55° C - 105° C
Unique contact pattern for each position size helps prevent
accidental mating with other position sizes
CABLES
A device for connecting electrical
devices together.
CABLES
Cable Basics
 Conductor is a material which contains
movable electric charges.
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the metals commonly used for
conductors,
copper
has
a
high
conductivity. Silver is more conductive, but
due to cost it is not practical in most
cases. Aluminum has been used as a
conductor in housing applications for cost
reasons.
 Electrical Wires are either solid or stranded
CABLES
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Insulation
separates
conductors
electrically and physically within a cable.
The jacket physically protects the
internal components of a cable, improves
the cable’s appearance and provides flame
redundancy.
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Protects from the environment
Drain Wire Metallic conductor frequently
used in contact with foil-type signal-cable
shielding to provide a low-resistance
ground return at any point along the
shield.
AMERICAN WIRE
GAUGE(AWG)
American wire gauge (AWG) is a
standardized wire gauge system used
predominantly in the United States and
Canada for the diameters of round, solid,
nonferrous, electrically conducting wire.
The cross-sectional area of each gauge is
an important factor for determining its
current-carrying capacity
AWG TABLE
SHRINK TUBING
Shrink tubing - is a sleeve ordinarily made of nylon or
polyolefin, which shrinks in diameter when heated.
Heat Shrink Tubing
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Its diameter and thickness can vary. Heat shrink tubing is rated by
its expansion ratio, a comparative of the differences in expansion
and recovery rate.
Heat shrink is used to insulate wires offering abrasion resistance and
environmental protection for stranded and solid wire conductors,
connections, joints and terminals in electrical engineering.
To protect wires or small parts from minor abrasion, and to create
cable entry seals.
Common shrink ratio is 2:1, while high-grade polyolefin heat shrink
is available in 3:1
Heat shrink tubing is available in a variety of colors to allow easier
color coding of wires and connections
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Heat Shrink Tubing
SHIELDING
Shielding - Contains electrical energy so that the signal on the
cable does not radiate and interfere with signals in other nearby
cables and circuitry.
SHIELDING
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It is the process of reducing the electromagnetic field in a space by
blocking the field with barriers made of conductive and/or magnetic
materials .
Shielding is typically applied
 1) to enclosures to isolate electrical devices from the 'outside
world' and
 2) to cables to isolate wires from the environment through which
the cable runs
The cable shielding and its termination must provide a lowimpedance path to ground. .
A shielded cable that is not grounded does not work effectively.
Make sure the equipment that the cable is connected is properly
grounded.
SHIELDING
•Protects the signal from external interference.
Shielding materials Metallic foil
 Braid
 French braid™
 Spiral (serve)
 Semi-conductive
GROUNDING
Ground or Earth may be the reference
point in an electrical circuit from which
other voltages are measured
GROUNDING
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In mains powered equipment, exposed metal parts are connected to
ground to prevent contact with a dangerous voltage if electrical
insulation fails.
An electrical ground system should have an appropriate currentcarrying capability in order to serve as an adequate zero-voltage
reference level.
Signal Ground is a reference point from which that
signal is measured.
Chassis ground is the box or frame in which
a circuit is built.
TERMINALS
A device for joining electrical
circuits together
TERMINALS
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A terminal is the point at which a conductor from an electrical
component, device or network comes to an end and provides a
point of connection to external circuits .
A screw terminal is a type of electrical connector where a wire is
clamped down to metal by a screw .
BusBar/ShortBar
A device used for Making
Multi- Connection
BusBar
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In electrical power distribution, a busbar is a thick strip of copper or
aluminum that conducts electricity within a switchboard, distribution
board, substation or other electrical apparatus.
Busbars are used to carry very large currents, or to distribute
current to multiple devices within switchgear or equipment.
Busbars are typically either flat strips or hollow tubes as these
shapes allow heat to dissipate more efficiently due to their high
surface area to cross-sectional area ratio.
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