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TMCP
Data sheet
1Description
Single or multi-position thermomagnetic circuit breaker with
lever actuation, base or front mounting, trip-free mechanism
that cannot be influenced, various characteristic curves, all-
pole 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.
Figure 1 Ideal characteristic curve
1 Thermal tripping range
2 Magnetic tripping range
1
0,01
0,1
1
10
100
2 4 6 810 20
Multiples of the nominal current
t [s]
1 2
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Thermomagnetic circuit breaker
for mounting in a base
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2Ordering data
2.1 Order key
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
Thermomagnetic circuit breaker
Description Type Order No. Pcs./Pkt.
Thermomagnetic circuit breaker, plug-in, 1, 2, and 3-pos. TMCP... (see order key) 6
Type Main
current paths
Characteristic
curves
Auxiliary
contact versions
Nominal
current
TMCP 1=Single-pos.
2=Two-pos.
3=Three-pos.
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)
300 = Single-pos.: 1 N/O contact and 1 N/C
contact per position
0.2 A 2.5 A
0.3 A 3 A
0.4 A 4 A
0.5 A 5 A
0.6 A 6 A
0.8 A 8 A
1 A 10 A
1.2 A 12 A
2 A 16 A
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 10
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 3
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 10
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 20
Plug-in bridge, 500 m long, can be cut to length, for potential distribution,
Imax =32 A, red
FBST 500-PLC RD 2966786 20
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 6
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3 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
Main to auxiliary circuit
Auxiliary circuit 11 - 12 to 23 - 24
Position to position
3000 V AC test voltage
1500 V AC test voltage
1000 V AC test voltage
1500 V AC test voltage
Insulation resistance > 100 MΩ (500 V DC)
Switching capacity Icn
TMCP...0,2 A ... TMCP...5 A
TMCP...6 A ... TMCP...16 A
Characteristic curve F1 and M1
400 A
800 A
2500 A (at 32 V DC)
Switching capacity IN (UL 1077)
1 and 2-pos.
3-pos.
1 and 2-pos.
IN = 0.2 A ... 8 A
250 V AC/1000 A
250 V AC/1000 A
250 V DC/2000 A
Switching capacity IN (UL 1077)
1 and 2-pos.
3-pos.
1 and 2-pos.
IN = 10 A ... 16 A
250 V AC/2000 A
250 V AC/2000 A
250 V DC/2000 A
Vibration resistance
Characteristic curve F1
Characteristic curve M1
3g (57 Hz ... 500 Hz), ±0.23 mm (10 Hz ... 57 Hz)
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
Connection area
IP30
IP20
Vibration resistance
Characteristic curve F1
Characteristic curve M1
3g (57 Hz ... 500 Hz), ±0.23 mm (10 Hz ... 57 Hz)
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
Characteristic curve M1
25g (11 ms), shock direction 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; 10g (11 ms), shock direction 6
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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Figure 2 Circuit diagrams
Figure 3 Installation diagram
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 for TMCP... (continued)
Technical data according to IEC/DIN VDE
Impulse voltage withstand level 2.5 kV
Pollution degree 2
Connection capacity Main contact Auxiliary contact
Nominal voltage 250 V AC (65 V DC) 240 V AC (65 V DC)
(Slip-on connection
6.3 mm x 0.8 mm)
Nominal current 0.2 A ... 16 A, see order key 1 A
Maximum load current 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
OFF position ON position
Mains Mains Actuation area
(increased insulation)
Installation area
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4Dimensions
4.1 TMCP with base and base termination element
Figure 4 Dimensional drawing with base
(dimensions in mm)
4.2 Dimensional drawing for TMCP... circuit
breakers
Figure 5 Dimensional drawing (dimensions in mm)
4.3 Drilling diagram for front plate mounting
Figure 6 Dimensions (in mm) for 1, 2, and 3-pos. circuit
breakers
4330,5
115
68
110,5
115
118
625
37
Snap-on
lock Flat connector
DIN 46244-A6,
3-0,8
3 0
4 6
1 2 , 5
1 2 , 5
1 1 , 5
4
1 6
3 2
1 1 , 5
S
1 , 5
9 0 °
S > 1 , 5 m m
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5Backup fuse
The table lists the maximum switching current, the relevant
internal resistance, and the resulting backup fuse.
6 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.
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.
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.
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.
Nominal
current
[A]
NH
backup
fuse
[A]
Internal resistance
[Ω]
Switching
capacity
according
to
EN 60934
[A]
F1 (fast-
blow)
for DC
M1
(medium-
blow)
for DC/AC
0.2 Any 39.3 26.1 400
0.3 Any 17.5 11.6 400
0.4 Any 9.2 6.6 400
0.5 Any 6.8 4.1 400
0.6 Any 4.2 3 400
0.8 Any 2.8 1.65 400
1 Any 1.6 1.10 400
1.5 25 0.78 0.47 400
2 25 0.42 0.28 400
2.5 25 0.26 0.183 400
3250.180.124400
4250.120.077400
5 25 0.092 0.063 400
6 50 0.054 0.045 800
8500.025≤ 0.02 800
10 50 0.022 ≤ 0.02 800
12 50 ≤ 0.02 ≤ 0.02 800
16 50 ≤ 0.02 ≤ 0.02 800
Ambient temperature Multiplication factor
-30°C 0.76
-20°C 0.79
-10°C 0.83
0°C 0.88
10°C 0.93
20°C 1
30°C 1.04
40°C 1.11
50°C 1.19
60°C 1.29
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.
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6.1 Medium-blow (M1): Nominal value 0.2 A ... 6 A
– Lower tripping limit: 1.05 x IN
– Upper tripping limit: 1.4 x IN
6.2 Medium-blow (M1): Nominal value 8 A ... 16 A
– Lower tripping limit: 1.05 x IN
– Upper tripping limit: 1.4 x IN
6.3 Fast-blow (F1): Nominal value 0.2 A ... 16 A
– Lower tripping limit: 1.05 x IN
0,8 1 2 10 20 30 50 7034 68 100
0,001
0,01
0,1
1
10
100
1000
10000
– 30°C
+ 23°C
+ 50°C
DC
AC
Switching time in seconds
Multiples of the
nominal current
0,8 1 2 10 20 30 50 7034 68 100
0,001
0,01
0,1
1
10
100
1000
10000
– 30°C
+ 23°C
+ 55°C
DC
AC
Switching time in seconds
Multiples of the
nominal current
Only for DC applications.
0,8 1 2 10 20 30 50 7034 68 100
0,001
0,01
0,1
1
10
100
1000
10000
– 30°C
+ 23°C
+ 55°C
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Multiples of the
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7 Mounting on a modular base
The TMCP SOCKET M base is snapped onto a DIN rail and
can accommodate two TMCP... devices.
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.
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.
The internal wiring is illustrated in the circuit diagram.
7.1 Technical data
Connections
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.
TMCP SOCKET M - Base
NOTE: If a slot is free on a base, the TMCP-SB
signal bridge must be used here to feed through
the signal.
11
14
212212
11
13
11
Device 1 Device 2
Illustration and definitions when switched off and with zero current.
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 mm210 mm SD 1 (0.6 x 3.5 mm)
Single output
(12)
0.25 mm2 ... 1.5 mm210 mm SD 0 (0.4 x 2.5 mm)
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)
Output (2)
Supply (11)
Single output (12),
group indication
(13, 14)
50 A
25 A1
10 A
1 A
1When 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%.
Internal resistance (without
circuit breaker)
Input/output (1, 2)
Indication,
parallel (11 - 12)
serial (13 - 14)
≤ 5 mΩ
≤ 9 mΩ/per position
≤ 8 mΩ/per position
Supply rail for current
distribution, plug-in bridge
FBST 500-PLC...
FBST 500-TMCP2
2Uninsulated power rail Imax = 50 A (the uninsulated power rail is
inserted fully and is therefore safe to touch)
Imax = 32 A
Imax = 50 A
Dielectric strength
Between main circuits (without plug-in bridge)
Main circuit to signal circuit
Signal circuit to signal circuit
1500 V
1500 V
1500 V
Weight
Central part
Connection elements (pair)
85 g, approximately
30 g, approximately
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TMCP CONNECT LR - Base termination element 7.2 Mounting
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.
•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.
Connection
capacity
Supply Group output
Auxiliary contact
11
Auxiliary contacts
13/14
Nominal voltage 250 V AC (65 V DC) 250 V AC (65 V DC)
Nominal current 10 A 1 A
Maximum load
current
10 A for 2.5 mm21 A for 2.5 mm2
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
Height on NS 35/15... DIN rail
110.5 mm
118 mm
Insulation material PA-F
Inflammability class according to UL 94 V0
Impulse voltage withstand level 2.5 kV
Pollution degree 2
WARNING: Always fill empty slots with the TMCP
SB signal bridge.
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