People Electric · Miniature Circuit Breaker
Product overview
Original People Electric RDB5-80S prepaid miniature circuit breakers combine overload and short-circuit protection with a delayed shunt-release function for use with compatible single-phase or three-phase IC-card energy meters. The documented selection range is 40–80A, 1P+N or 3P+N, with C or D instantaneous tripping characteristics.
Technical selection summary
| Manufacturer / series | Original People Electric RDB5-80S |
|---|---|
| Product function | Overload / short-circuit protection; meter-controlled disconnection when prepaid credit is exhausted |
| Rated current | 40, 50, 63 or 80A |
| Poles | 1P+N or 3P+N |
| Instantaneous trip characteristic | C or D |
| Rated operational voltage Ue | AC 230/400V |
| Frequency | 50Hz in the detailed technical table; other frequency requirements subject to confirmation |
| Breaking capacity | Up to 6kA, as stated in the manufacturer introduction |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | AC 400V |
| Impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 4kV |
| Delayed shunt release | 1s < t < 2s or 2s < t < 4s; confirm the supplied version |
| Mechanical / electrical life | 20,000 / 10,000 operations |
| Ingress protection | IP20 |
| Reference temperature | 30°C |
| Operating temperature | -35 to +70°C |
| Pollution degree | 2 |
| Connection capacity | 1–25mm² |
| Altitude | Up to 5,000m, as listed in the manufacturer table |
| Relative humidity | Maximum 95% at +20°C; maximum 50% at +40°C |
| Installation category | II / III |
| Installation / line entry | TH35-7.5 rail; supply from the top |
| Standards stated | IEC 60898-1; GB 10963.1 |
| Electrical accessory references | OF auxiliary contact; SD alarm contact; MX shunt release; Q undervoltage; G overvoltage; GQ under/overvoltage. Confirm compatibility and supply scope. |
| Arcing distance | ≤50mm |
This page covers the RDB5-80S prepaid version. The detailed technical table specifies 50Hz; confirm any 60Hz requirement before ordering. The introduction states a breaking capacity up to 6kA; confirm the applicable test rating for the selected version. Meter control interface, release delay and electrical accessories must be confirmed with the quotation. Product photographs are series examples.
Typical applications
- Compatible prepaid energy-meter installations requiring remote arrears disconnection.
- AC distribution circuits requiring overload and short-circuit protection.
Specify your enquiry
For a focused quotation, include:
- Poles, rated current and C/D tripping characteristic.
- Meter model and control interface; required delayed-release version.
- Actual circuit voltage/frequency, accessory requirements, destination and quantity.
Download People Electric RDB5-80S catalogue (PDF)
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