TMCP
Thermomagnetic circuit breaker
for mounting in a base
CLIPLINE
Data sheet
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Description
Single or multi-position thermomagnetic circuit breaker with
lever actuation, base or front mounting, trip-free mechanism
that cannot be influenced, various characteristic curves, allpole tripping.
The circuit breakers meet the requirements of circuit
breaker standard EN 60934 (IEC 60934): S-type, TM.
Typical areas of application are telecommunications
systems, power supply units, industrial switchgear and
control systems, and rail vehicles.
The ideal characteristic curve shown here illustrates the
curve of the thermomagnetic trigger characteristic. The
time-delayed tripping protects the thermal part of the
characteristic curve against overload. The magnetic part of
the circuit breaker responds without delay to high overload
and short-circuit currents and trips within a few milliseconds.
t [s]
100
1
2
10
1
0,1
0,01
1
2
4
6 810
20
Multiples of the nominal current
Figure 1
Ideal characteristic curve
1 Thermal tripping range
2 Magnetic tripping range
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Ordering data
Thermomagnetic circuit breaker
Description
Type
Thermomagnetic circuit breaker, plug-in, 1, 2, and 3-pos.
TMCP... (see order key)
2.1
Pcs./Pkt.
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Order key
Type
TMCP
Order No.
Main
current paths
1 = Single-pos.
2 = Two-pos.
3 = Three-pos.
Characteristic
curves
Auxiliary
contact versions
F1= Thermal 1.05 x IN ... 1.4 x IN,
magnetic 2 x IN ... 4 x IN DC
(fast-blow),
only for DC applications
M1= Thermal 1.05 - 1.4 IN,
magnetic 6 x IN ... 12 x IN AC,
7.8 x IN ... 15.6 x IN DC
(medium-blow)
Nominal
current
300 = Single-pos.: 1 N/O contact and 1 N/C
contact per position
0.2 A
0.3 A
0.4 A
0.5 A
0.6 A
0.8 A
1A
1.2 A
2A
2.5 A
3A
4A
5A
6A
8A
10 A
12 A
16 A
Ordering example
TMCP with 1-pos. main current path, one N/O contact and
N/C contact, medium-blow characteristic curve, and a
nominal current of 2 A: TMCP 1 M1 300 2A
Accessories
Description
Type
Order No.
Pcs./Pkt.
Modular base, 2-pos., designed to accommodate two 1-pos. circuit breakers,
width of 12.5 mm per position
TMCP SOCKET M
0916589
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Base termination elements, can be plugged into both the left and right-hand
side, contain the connections for the reset inputs/group query
TMCP CONNECT LR
0916592
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Spring lock, for mechanical locking if mounted overhead,
1-pos.
SPRING-LOCK
0713009
10
Zack marker strip, 10-section, for labeling the center of the terminal block
ZB 6
See CLIPLINE catalog
UniCard sheets, for labeling terminal blocks using a Zack marker strip
groove, 80-section, can be labeled with BLUEMARK and CMS-P1-PLOTTER,
color: white
UC-TM 6
0818085
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Plug-in bridge, not insulated, 500 mm long, can be cut to length, for
distribution of the supply potential in the base, Imax = 50 A
FBST 500 TMCP
0916615
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Plug-in bridge, 500 m long, can be cut to length, for potential distribution,
Imax = 32 A, red
FBST 500-PLC RD
2966786
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Plug-in bridge, 500 m long, can be cut to length, for potential distribution,
Imax = 32 A, blue
FBST 500-PLC BU
2966692
20
Signal bridge, plug-in, for bridging group indication when there is a free slot
on the TMCP SOCKET M base, Imax = 1 A
TMCP SB
0916602
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Technical data for TMCP
Technical data for TMCP...
Nominal voltage
250 V AC (65 V DC)
3 433 V AC (50/60 Hz)
Nominal current range
0.2 A ... 16 A, see order key
Auxiliary circuit
240 V AC (65 V DC), 1 A
Service life
10,000 cycles with 1 x IN, inductive
Ambient temperature
-30°C ... +60°C (T 60)
Insulation coordination (IEC 60664)
2.5 kV/2, increased insulation in the actuation area
Dielectric strength
Actuation area
3000 V AC test voltage
Main to auxiliary circuit
1500 V AC test voltage
Auxiliary circuit 11 - 12 to 23 - 24
1000 V AC test voltage
Position to position
1500 V AC test voltage
Insulation resistance
> 100 MΩ (500 V DC)
Switching capacity Icn
TMCP...0,2 A ... TMCP...5 A
400 A
TMCP...6 A ... TMCP...16 A
800 A
Characteristic curve F1 and M1
2500 A (at 32 V DC)
Switching capacity IN (UL 1077)
IN = 0.2 A ... 8 A
1 and 2-pos.
250 V AC/1000 A
3-pos.
250 V AC/1000 A
1 and 2-pos.
250 V DC/2000 A
Switching capacity IN (UL 1077)
IN = 10 A ... 16 A
1 and 2-pos.
250 V AC/2000 A
3-pos.
250 V AC/2000 A
1 and 2-pos.
250 V DC/2000 A
Vibration resistance
Characteristic curve F1
3g (57 Hz ... 500 Hz), ±0.23 mm (10 Hz ... 57 Hz)
Characteristic curve M1
53g (57 Hz ... 500 Hz), ±0.38 mm (10 Hz ... 57 Hz)
Test according to IEC 60068-2-6, Test Fc, 10 frequency cycles/axis
Degree of protection (IEC 60529)
Actuation area
IP30
Connection area
IP20
Vibration resistance
Characteristic curve F1
3g (57 Hz ... 500 Hz), ±0.23 mm (10 Hz ... 57 Hz)
Characteristic curve M1
53g (57 Hz ... 500 Hz), ±0.38 mm (10 Hz ... 57 Hz)
Test according to IEC 60068-2-6, Test Fc, 10 frequency cycles/axis
Shock resistance
Characteristic curve F1
25g (11 ms), shock direction 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; 10g (11 ms), shock direction 6
Characteristic curve M1
25g (11 ms), shock direction 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; 20g (11 ms), shock direction 6
Test according to IEC 60068-2-27, Test Ea
Nominal current
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Corrosion resistance
96 hours in 5% salt fog
Test according to IE 60068-2-11, Text Ka
Humidity test
240 hours in 95% relative humidity
Test according to IE 60068-2-78, Text Cab
Weight
50 g per position, approximately
Technical data according to IEC/DIN VDE
Impulse voltage withstand level
2.5 kV
Pollution degree
2
Connection capacity
Nominal voltage
Nominal current
Maximum load current
Main contact
Auxiliary contact
250 V AC (65 V DC)
240 V AC (65 V DC)
(Slip-on connection
6.3 mm x 0.8 mm)
0.2 A ... 16 A, see order key
1A
Depends on the nominal current, with
slip-on connection according to
DIN 46244
1 A with slip-on connection
according to DIN 46244
General data
Width x length
12.5 mm x 50 mm
Height
90 mm, maximum
Insulation material
PA-F
Inflammability class according to UL 94
V0
Approvals
Test center
Nominal voltage
Nominal current range
GL, VDE (EN 60934)
250 V AC, 65 V DC,
433 V AC
0.1 A ... 25 A
UL, CSA
277 V AC, 65 V DC,
277/480 V AC
0.1 A ... 25 A
Mains
OFF position
Figure 2
Actuation area
(increased insulation)
Mains
ON position
Circuit diagrams
Installation area
Figure 3
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Installation diagram
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Dimensions
4.1
TMCP with base and base termination element
4.2
Dimensional drawing for TMCP... circuit
breakers
115
43
110,5
115
118
68
30,5
Snap-on
lock
Flat connector
DIN 46244-A6,
3-0,8
37
6
25
Figure 5
4.3
Dimensional drawing (dimensions in mm)
Drilling diagram for front plate mounting
3 2
1 1 ,5
9 0 °
S
> 1 ,5 m
m
1 2 ,5
4 6
4
Dimensional drawing with base
(dimensions in mm)
3 0
Figure 4
1 2 ,5
1 ,5
S
1 6
1 1 ,5
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Dimensions (in mm) for 1, 2, and 3-pos. circuit
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Backup fuse
NOTE: Use a backup fuse in combination with the
circuit breaker if the maximum switching current
can be exceeded in the event of an error.
The table lists the maximum switching current, the relevant
internal resistance, and the resulting backup fuse.
Nominal
current
[A]
NH
backup
fuse
[A]
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.8
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
16
Any
Any
Any
Any
Any
Any
Any
25
25
25
25
25
25
50
50
50
50
50
Internal resistance Switching
[Ω]
capacity
according
F1 (fast- M1
to
blow)
(mediumEN 60934
for DC
blow)
[A]
for DC/AC
39.3
26.1
400
17.5
11.6
400
9.2
6.6
400
6.8
4.1
400
4.2
3
400
2.8
1.65
400
1.6
1.10
400
0.78
0.47
400
0.42
0.28
400
0.26
0.183
400
0.18
0.124
400
0.12
0.077
400
0.092
0.063
400
0.054
0.045
800
0.025
≤ 0.02
800
0.022
≤ 0.02
800
≤ 0.02
≤ 0.02
800
≤ 0.02
≤ 0.02
800
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Trigger characteristics
The thermomagnetic circuit breaker is available in
18 nominal current levels and in single and multi-pos.
versions.
The version with the "medium-blow (M1)" trigger
characteristic is suitable for AC and DC applications. The
"fast-blow (F1)" characteristic version is suitable for
DC applications.
The characteristic curves (see page 7) depend on the
ambient temperatures. To avoid early or late disconnection,
the circuit breaker nominal current must be multiplied by a
factor.
Ambient temperature
-30°C
-20°C
-10°C
0°C
10°C
20°C
30°C
40°C
50°C
60°C
Multiplication factor
0.76
0.79
0.83
0.88
0.93
1
1.04
1.11
1.19
1.29
The characteristic curves (see page 7) are also valid for
multi-position devices if all positions have an equal load. For
multi-position devices and only 1-pos. overload, the thermal
tripping limit changes for characteristic curves F1 and M1 to
a maximum of 1.7 x IN.
For DC, the magnetic operate values of the curves are
around factor 1.3 higher.
Tripping is supported even with high-energy current peaks
< 0.003 s.
NOTE: When mounting several circuit breakers
in rows, observe the mutual warming effect.
When the circuit breakers are loaded
simultaneously, a mutual warming effect occurs,
which has the same effect as an increase in
ambient temperature.
In this case, the nominal current can only be led to 80%.
Alternatively, the load current can be increased by a
multiplication factor and the circuit breaker dimensioned
accordingly.
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–
Medium-blow (M1): Nominal value 0.2 A ... 6 A
6.3
Fast-blow (F1): Nominal value 0.2 A ... 16 A
Lower tripping limit: 1.05 x IN
Upper tripping limit: 1.4 x IN
Only for DC applications.
–
– 30°C
1000
Switching time in seconds
Switching time in seconds
10000
+ 23°C
100
+ 50°C
10
1000
100
– 30°C
+ 23°C
+ 55°C
1
DC
0,1
AC
0,01
0,001
0,8 1
–
–
10000
10
1
6.2
Lower tripping limit: 1.05 x IN
0,1
Multiples of the
2
3 4
6 8 10
0,01
20 30 50 70 100 nominal current
Medium-blow (M1): Nominal value 8 A ... 16 A
0,001
0,8 1
Multiples of the
2 3 4
6 8 10
20 30 50 70 100 nominal current
Lower tripping limit: 1.05 x IN
Upper tripping limit: 1.4 x IN
Switching time in seconds
10000
1000
100
– 30°C
+ 23°C
+ 55°C
10
1
DC
0,1
0,01
0,001
0,8 1
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Multiples of the
2 3 4
6 8 10
20 30 50 70 100 nominal current
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Mounting on a modular base
The TMCP SOCKET M base is snapped onto a DIN rail and
can accommodate two TMCP... devices.
7.1
The two-channel bases are modular, which means that
larger distribution systems can be created. A
TMCP CONNECT LR base termination element is inserted
at both the start and end of the system.
Connections
The base module has an integrated bridge shaft on the
power input side. A plug-in bridge system, which can be cut
to any length, can thus be used to create a current
distribution with up to 40 positions. The maximum supply
current depends on the type of supply and the bridge used.
Signal contacts, N/C contacts, and N/O contacts are
already integrated in the circuit breakers.
All electrical connections are established using spring-cage
terminal blocks.
Individual indication can be established via connection 11
on the TMCP CONNECT LR base termination elements
and connection 12 on the base module.
Group indication is fully wired internally. The supply at
connection 13 and the signal tap at connection 14 support
the quick creation of a signal loop via all circuit breakers.
NOTE: If a slot is free on a base, the TMCP-SB
signal bridge must be used here to feed through
the signal.
Technical data
Spring-cage terminal blocks for solid wires and stranded
cables with and without ferrules.
Use the specified screwdriver size (SD) to release the
spring cage.
Connection
Spring-cage
terminal blocks for
Stripping
length
Screwdriver size
(SD)
Input (1)
1.5 mm² ... 10 mm²
15 mm
SD 2 (0.8 x 4.0 mm)
Output (2)
0.25 mm² ... 4 mm²
12 mm
SD 1 (0.6 x 3.5 mm)
Auxiliary
contacts
(11, 13/14)
0.25 mm2 ... 2.5 mm2 10 mm
SD 1 (0.6 x 3.5 mm)
Single output
(12)
0.25 mm2 ... 1.5 mm2 10 mm
SD 0 (0.4 x 2.5 mm)
TMCP SOCKET M - Base
Technical data
Test contact for testing group
indication on a cable interrupt
ø = 2 mm
Nominal voltage (without
circuit breaker)
433 V AC (65 V DC)
Nominal current (without
circuit breaker)
Input (1)
The internal wiring is illustrated in the circuit diagram.
Device 1
1
Device 2
Internal resistance (without
circuit breaker)
1
11
11
50 A
Output (2)
25 A1
Supply (11)
10 A
Single output (12),
group indication
(13, 14)
1A
Input/output (1, 2)
≤ 5 mΩ
Indication,
parallel (11 - 12)
≤ 9 mΩ/per position
serial (13 - 14)
≤ 8 mΩ/per position
Supply rail for current
distribution, plug-in bridge
FBST 500-PLC...
Imax = 32 A
FBST 500-TMCP2
Imax = 50 A
Dielectric strength
13
14
2
12
2
12
Illustration and definitions when switched off and with zero current.
Between main circuits (without plug-in bridge)
1500 V
Main circuit to signal circuit
1500 V
Signal circuit to signal circuit
1500 V
Weight
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Central part
85 g, approximately
Connection elements (pair)
30 g, approximately
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When several circuit breakers are mounted in rows, the entire nominal
current cannot be led due to the mutual thermal effect.
When IN ≤ 16 A, the maximum load is 80%.
When IN > 16 A, the maximum load is 65%.
2
Uninsulated power rail Imax = 50 A (the uninsulated power rail is
inserted fully and is therefore safe to touch)
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TMCP CONNECT LR - Base termination element
Connection
Supply
Group output
capacity
Auxiliary contact
Auxiliary contacts
11
13/14
Nominal voltage
250 V AC (65 V DC)
Nominal current
10 A
1A
Maximum load
current
10 A for 2.5 mm2
1 A for 2.5 mm2
7.2
Mounting
1
2
250 V AC (65 V DC)
General data
TMCP CONNECT LR
Width x length
25 mm (2-pos.) x 115 mm
TMCP SOCKET M
Width x length
6 mm x 115 mm
Height on NS 35/7.5... DIN rail
110.5 mm
Height on NS 35/15... DIN rail
118 mm
Insulation material
PA-F
Inflammability class according to UL 94
V0
Impulse voltage withstand level
2.5 kV
Pollution degree
2
3
4
To assemble, proceed as follows:
• Snap the TMCP SOCKET M base onto a DIN rail
according to EN 60751 1.
Individual bases can be mounted side by side to create
any number of positions.
• Push bases together.
• Snap on TMCP CONNECT LR base termination
elements to the left and right-hand side 2.
The termination elements contain the contacts for
group indication and the supply for individual indication.
• Insert TMCP 3.
WARNING: Always fill empty slots with the TMCP
SB signal bridge.
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If a slot on the base is empty, the TMCP SB signal
bridge is used. It bridges the group signal and replaces
the circuit breaker.
The bridging option in the base enables supply potential
distribution over a maximum of 40 positions.
Cut FBST 500... plug-in bridge to length as required and
insert in bases 4.
Insert the connecting cables in the spring-cage terminal
blocks.
If mounted overhead, secure the TMCP and base using
the SPRING-LOCK clamp.
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