- Protects the same number of circuits from over currents and earth leakage currents in a smaller space
- Enables panel size reduction for space saving in homes
- Reduces cooling needs
At only 17.6mm wide, making it narrower than an American Dime or a British one-pound coin, ABB’s space saving DS301C Residual Current Circuit Breaker with Overcurrent Protection (RCBO) delivers greater protection within a smaller space, with reduced cooling needs.
Combining the functionality of its miniature circuit breakers (MCB) with the proven technology of its residual circuit current breakers (RCCB), ABB has created a space-saving, electromechanical RCBO that maintains continuity of service for all non-affected power circuits, when an over current or earth leakage current is identified.
Being one module wide, the RCBO allows the enclosure space to be smaller, so that panel sizes can be reduced, protecting an electrical circuit, such as a socket or lighting, with only one module. This generates space saving benefits for a range of installations including small to mid-size flats, home extensions and retrofitting.
With identical protection and features to ABB’s larger circuit breakers this slimmer RCBO, one of only two on the market, offers reduced power-loss performance to limit unwanted heat within the enclosure, a dedicated front face earth fault indicator and easy identification of any performance issues, to minimize disruption to the electricity supply.
Jean-Philippe Garzon, Global Product Manager RCBO for ABB Electrification’s Smart Buildings division comments: “Space saving is an increasingly important criteria for electrical installations, which is why we are always looking for ways to miniaturize our devices without compromising performance. When designing our slimmest RCBO to date, we wanted to create a breaker that was the width of just one module, and we achieved this by combining the expertise and functionality of our existing portfolio of RCBOs with MCB Unibis technology.”
“By making electrical products smaller, we can better serve the needs of the construction and residential markets. Slimmer components are ideal when space is tight and allow room for additional circuit extensions or home/building automation at a later date.”
The slim design DS301C is an independent voltage RCBO Phase + Neutral.
To learn more about ABB’s slimline RCBO, visit https://to.abb/fNPT82GZ or to explore the full RCBO product range, click here.
About ABB
ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation, and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 105,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com.
About ABB Electrification
Electrifying the world in a safe, smart, and sustainable way, ABB Electrification is a global technology leader in electrical distribution and management from source to socket. As the world’s demand for electricity grows, our 50,000+ employees across 100 countries collaborate with customers and partners to transform how people connect, live and work. We develop innovative products, solutions and digital technologies that enable energy efficiency and a low carbon society across all sectors. By applying global scale with local expertise, we shape and support global trends, deliver excellence for customers and power a sustainable future for society. go.abb/electrification
