DC Circuit Breaker Panels

For DC circuit protection and distribution, the Moritz Octoplex system will employ one or more DC Panels (DCP), each of which will house a maximum of sixteen (16) single pole solid-state Electronic Circuit Breakers (ECB). Any individual DC Panel can protect, distribute and control either 12 volt or 24 volt power, as dictated by the power supplied to that individual DCP. The DCPs and ECBs within may be subject to large temperature variations without degradation of performance, allowing them to be mounted remotely in non air-conditioned locations. Each electronic circuit breaker has a current capacity of 30 amperes DC, and will assume its desired current protection rating by insertion into its specific location within a DC panel.

Each location’s current protection rating is programmed into the Multiplexed Control System during installation, and may subsequently be modified when necessary. Thus maintenance of onboard spares is greatly simplified, as all standard Electronic Circuit Breakers are identical.