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One way DC tripping circuit

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Mbrooke

Electrical
Nov 12, 2012
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Why do we always use a 2 way tripping circuit in circuit breakers? Is it possible, or has anyone ever attempted a single round trip primary and backup DC trip circuit?

Similarly for MODs which normally have a DC supply, common, open, close, and of course 3 wires for position indication.
 
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