Difference Between Icu & Ics.: Thread Starter: Kinjalpatel1899 Started: 7/4/2013 7:13 PM Replies: 14

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7/4/2013, 7:13 PM
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hello, i want to know what is thedifference between Icu(ultimate
short-circuit breaking capacity) & Ics (service short-circuit breaking
capacity) for any circuit breaker?
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7/4/2013, 8:59 PM
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hello, i want to know what is thedifference between Icu(ultimate short-circuit

breaking capacity) & Ics (service short-circuit breaking capacity) for any circuit
breaker?
Hello,
I found these two short *.pdf files which will help you alot:
https://a248.e.akamai.net/cache.automation.siemens.com/dnl/TE0MjU4NwAA_2
4489735_FAQ/PD_Guide_71.pdf
&
http://selink.schneiderelectric.com.sg/selink/sg/Schinternetnew.nsf/($All)/7BC1A412C502416C48256F
BA002C1D15/$file/Vol%202.%20The%20Controversy%20of%20Icu%20and%2
0Ics.pdf
Hope this helps.
Ayman Elotaify
MISC Egypt
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7/5/2013, 6:29 AM
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Hear is your answer,

Icu is really the maximum perspective fault which a circuit
breaker can clear (with the fault current being expressed as rms for
ac). This is verified by testing in accordance with the standard and is
applicable at a specific set of electrical and environmental
conditions. If these conditions change then it may be necessary to

derate the circuit breaker. After clearing a fault the circuit breaker
does not have to remain serviceable and could be dangerous to
operate. This point is particularly important in circuit breakers when
the Ics is lower than the Icu.
Ics is the maximum perspective fault current which the circuit
breaker can clear and still remain serviceable. The standard does
allow some minor welding of the contacts to take place, so after a
large fault it would still be necessary to inspect the breaker. When
specified as a percentage of Ics, the standard proposes ranges of
25%, 50%, 75% and 100%.
I hope you got your answer.
"Its better to give than to receive. Especially advice"
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Jason85, sakthi smns, Wago
7/5/2013, 6:47 AM
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Icu - ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity

a breaking capacity for which the prescribed conditions according to a specified
test sequence do not include the capability of the circuit-breaker to carry its rated
current continuously
Ics - service short-circuit breaking capacity
test sequence include the capability of the circuit-breaker to carry its rated current
continuously
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continuously
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Icu - ultimate breaking capacity. The breaker can break this fault
current, but it may not be usable afterwards.
Ics - service breaking capacity. As per Icu, but the breaker remains
usable.
cu - ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity

continuously
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continuously
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jeet2907
7/5/2013, 8:08 AM
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continuously
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continuously
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usable.
continuously
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continuously
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Hello,
Icu: The breaker must be able to break this current two times
without causing damage. The breaker must be changed or
testest after two short circuit @ Icu
Ics: The breaker must be able to break this current three times
without causing damage. The breaker must be able to conduct
its rated current without maintenance.
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DILIP_1111
7/5/2013, 10:45 AM
Valli
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as per IEC 60947

Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity (Icu)
The rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity of a circuitbreaker is the value of ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity
assigned to that circuit-breaker by the manufacturer for the
corresponding rated operational voltage, under the conditions
specified in standards. It is expressed as the value of the prospective
breaking current, in kA (r.m.s. value of the a.c.component in the
case of a.c.).
Test sequence III : O - t - CO ( open - 3mins- close open)
Rated service short-circuit breaking capacity (Ics)
The rated service short-circuit breaking capacity of a circuit-breaker
is the value of service short-circuit breaking capacity assigned to
that circuit-breaker by the manufacturer for the
corresponding rated operational voltage, under the conditions
specified in standards. It is expressed as a value of prospective
breaking current, in kA, corresponding to one of the specified
percentages of the rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity.
It may be expressed as a % of Icu (for example Ics = 50 %
Icu).
Test sequence II : O - t - CO - t - CO
3mins- close open)
( open - 3mins- close open-
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Wago
7/5/2013, 12:02 PM
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a breaking capacity for which the prescribed conditions according to a
specified test sequence do not include the capability of the circuitbreaker to carry its rated current continuously.
a breaking capacity for which the prescribed conditions according to a
specified test sequence include the capability of the circuit-breaker to
carry its rated current continuously
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Wago
7/11/2013, 1:31 PM
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kinjalpatel1899 wrote:
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hello, i want to know what is thedifference between Icu(ultimate

short-circuit breaking capacity) & Ics (service short-circuit breaking
capacity) for any circuit breaker?
hi kinjalpatel1899
check out this pdf
Attachment: The Controversy of Icu and Ics.pdf (21 Downloads)
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yas
7/17/2013, 1:15 PM
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continuously
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continuously
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usable.

continuously
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continuously
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Hi There
It means that if I use a breaker of 55kA breaking capacity than Ics is
55kA & current beyiund 55kA is ICU........
please clarify also further elaborate....
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7/17/2013, 3:03 PM
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continuously
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continuously
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usable.
continuously
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continuously
- See more at:

Hi There
It means that if I use a breaker of 55kA breaking capacity than Ics is
55kA & current beyiund 55kA is ICU........
please clarify also further elaborate....
Dear nkur,
Breaker manufacture should tell you this info.
It should be in the breaker data sheet.
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Low-Voltage Controls general

difference between Icu & Ics.

hello, i want to know what is thedifference between Icu(ultimate short-circuit

Hear is your answer,

conditions. If these conditions change then it may be necessary to

Icu - ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity

- See more at:

- See more at:

a breaking capacity for which the prescribed conditions according to a specified

- See more at:

- See more at:

Ics - service short-circuit breaking capacity

- See more at:

- See more at:

current, but it may not be usable afterwards.

- See more at:

- See more at:

as per IEC 60947

( open - 3mins- close open-

=== Edited by Valli @ 7/5/2013 10:47 AM [GMT

Icu - ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity

hello, i want to know what is thedifference between Icu(ultimate

Icu - ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity

- See more at:

- See more at:

a breaking capacity for which the prescribed conditions according to a specified

- See more at:

- See more at:

Ics - service short-circuit breaking capacity

- See more at:

- See more at:

- See more at:

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