Remote Reset for circuit breaker
Remote Reset for circuit breaker
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In are sawmill we have several VFD's with multable motors on them. If one of the curcuit breaker tripss and an electrican has to open the cabinet and reset it. I am looking for a breaker that can be reset from the outside of the door. Does anyone know if there is any reliable units out there? All I can find is overloads and I would have to fuse them if I whent that way.
Thanks Eric34
Thanks Eric34





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RE: Remote Reset for circuit breaker
RE: Remote Reset for circuit breaker
There is no simple "push button" reset type circuit breaker for this king of application. There are motorized operator attachments that you can wire up yo a control button, but that would be grossly expensive, probably more than the entire breaker.
If you are in the US, the situation you describe of having to open the door to reset it would now require some serious PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) to be worn, something that OSHA and other inspectors are on the lookout for. You need to address this sooner than later.
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RE: Remote Reset for circuit breaker
RE: Remote Reset for circuit breaker
Once the CB control is outside the locked panel, you don't need an electrician to reset the circuit. Anyone can reset it, even hold it in. Sometimes it is better, taking the long view, to inconvenience the electrician and not risk a worse situation.
Steven Fahey, CET
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