TMC 8...
5.2
Auxiliary contact (TMC 7/8 AUX)
5.4
Shunt trip (TMC...SHNT)
The TMC 7/8 AUX is an auxiliary contact with one normally
open and one normally closed contact. The status of the
contacts are switched when the breaker on/off state
changes.
The TMC 7/8...SHNT provides an electrically operated
remote trip for the circuit breaker.
L /+
C2
N /-
C1
11
11
12
FA
14
12
14
Figure 6
TMC 7/8 AUX schematic
Figure 8
TMC 7/8 AUX schematic
After the TMC 7/8 AUX module is attached to the
TMC 8... circuit breaker, terminals 11 and 14 are
connected when the circuit breaker is in the “on”
condition. Terminals 11 and 12 are connected
when the circuit breaker is in the “off” condition.
5.5
Accessory installation
Installation is the same for all types of
accessories.
1. Remove the end pieces (1) from the TMC 8... by sliding
it up and away from the center section (2) of the circuit
breaker.
5.3
Alarm contact (TMC 7/8 ALARM)
The TMC 7/8 ALARM provides an additional contact which
can be connected to a bell, light or other alarm. If the
TMC 8... trips, the alarm contact switches power to the load.
1
2
1
1
2
1C 20A
A
5
K
0
=1
u
c
I
TMC
8
ON
O
I
OFF
91
3
4
94
92
Figure 7
TMC 7/8 ALARM schematic
Figure 9
Removing tabs for accessory installation
After the TMC 7/8 ALARM module is attached to
the TMC 8... circuit breaker:
2. Use a small pliers and remove the end piece tabs (3)
and the center section tabs (4).
–
–
–
–
Terminals 91 and 92 are connected when the
circuit breaker is in the “on” condition.
3. Remove the tape seal (5) covering the electrical
Terminals 91 and 94 are connected when the
circuit breaker is tripped electronically.
Terminals 91 and 92 are connected when the
circuit breaker is tripped manually.
At the same time, terminals 91 and 94 do not
make contact.
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