ASSIGNMENT FOR FUNDAMENTAL OF AUTOMATION DESIGN

Name :__________________ TOOLS:_________

Conventional Control technology

Operation of machine or plant controls requires components.

Contactor controls for motor driven machines usually contain the following
components: fuses, push-buttons, sensors, contactors, protective motor equipment.
Knowledge of the function of these components and the interrelation of a power
circuit is the basis for each further treatment of a PLC controlled machine or plant.

Subject: Components of the control technology

 Circuit breaker

Task
Treat the topic in a small group by means of Finding this inside your control panel
of your machine . Draft a summary on this topic and present it to the other participants.
The following questions and key words should provide assistance:

- What is the function of a circuit breaker?

- Explanations on the construction of a circuit breaker?
- Explanation on the functional principles of a circuit breaker
- Find out the Circuit braker inside your panel highlight the nominal rating
of the mcb
- What sizes are there?
- Tripping characteristic
- What happens when you switch on a circuit breaker after a fault?
- Spark suppression device

Further questions resulting from your research may be filled in here:

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