Description
Product Overview
The General Electric TP1616SS is an insulated case circuit breaker, belonging to the Power Break I family. It plays a crucial role in industrial electrical systems. With its 3 – pole design, it is well – suited for three – phase applications. Rated at 1600 amps and 600 volts, the TP1616SS offers reliable protection in heavy – duty scenarios. Its core function is to interrupt the electrical circuit when abnormal conditions such as overcurrent, short – circuit, or ground fault occur, safeguarding the connected electrical equipment and the overall power system. In the industrial automation system, it acts as a vital safety component, ensuring stable and secure power supply. General Electric’s TP1616SS is designed to meet the demanding requirements of industrial environments, providing high – quality and durable circuit protection solutions.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | TP1616SS |
| Manufacturer | General Electric |
| Product Type | Insulated Case Circuit Breaker |
| Frame Amps | 1600 |
| Trip Amps | 1600 |
| Poles | 3 |
| Voltage Rating | 600 volts |
| AIC Rating | 65 kA @ 480 V |
| Connection Type | Bolt – on |
| Protection Type | Solid State |
| Phase | 3 |
| Family | Power Break I |
| Testing | Primary injection, contact resistance, insulation resistance testing |
Main Features and Advantages
Reliable and stable: The TP1616SS from General Electric is engineered to offer high – reliability circuit protection. Its solid – state protection mechanism responds quickly to abnormal electrical conditions, minimizing the risk of equipment damage due to overcurrent or short – circuits.
High – capacity performance: With a 1600 – amp rating, it can handle significant electrical loads, making it suitable for heavy – duty industrial applications where large amounts of power are consumed.
Robust construction: As an insulated case circuit breaker, it provides enhanced safety and durability. The insulation helps prevent electrical leakage and ensures the breaker can withstand harsh industrial environments.
Flexible protection functions: It includes functions such as long – time, short – time, instantaneous, and ground – fault protection. This comprehensive set of protection features allows for customized protection settings according to the specific requirements of the electrical system.
High – capacity performance: With a 1600 – amp rating, it can handle significant electrical loads, making it suitable for heavy – duty industrial applications where large amounts of power are consumed.
Robust construction: As an insulated case circuit breaker, it provides enhanced safety and durability. The insulation helps prevent electrical leakage and ensures the breaker can withstand harsh industrial environments.
Flexible protection functions: It includes functions such as long – time, short – time, instantaneous, and ground – fault protection. This comprehensive set of protection features allows for customized protection settings according to the specific requirements of the electrical system.
Application Field
Industrial manufacturing: In factories with high – power machinery, the General Electric TP1616SS can be used to protect motors, production lines, and other critical equipment. For example, in a metal – processing plant, large – capacity motors driving heavy – duty cutting and forming machines can be safeguarded by the TP1616SS. If an overcurrent occurs due to a mechanical jam in the machine, the breaker will quickly trip, preventing motor burnout.
Power generation facilities: In power plants, it can be installed in the distribution systems to protect transformers, generators, and other power – related equipment. For instance, it can protect auxiliary equipment in a power generation unit from electrical faults, ensuring the continuous and stable operation of the power plant.
Commercial buildings with high – power demands: Such as large shopping malls or data centers. In a data center, where a large number of servers and cooling systems consume a significant amount of power, the TP1616SS can protect the electrical distribution network. It ensures that any electrical malfunctions do not disrupt the operation of the servers, which are crucial for data storage and processing.
Power generation facilities: In power plants, it can be installed in the distribution systems to protect transformers, generators, and other power – related equipment. For instance, it can protect auxiliary equipment in a power generation unit from electrical faults, ensuring the continuous and stable operation of the power plant.
Commercial buildings with high – power demands: Such as large shopping malls or data centers. In a data center, where a large number of servers and cooling systems consume a significant amount of power, the TP1616SS can protect the electrical distribution network. It ensures that any electrical malfunctions do not disrupt the operation of the servers, which are crucial for data storage and processing.
Related Products
TP1612SS: Similar to the TP1616SS, but with a lower trip amp rating of 1200 amps. It is suitable for applications with lower power requirements compared to the TP1616SS.
TR16S1600 (General Electric rating plug): This is an accessory for the TP1616SS. It is used to set the appropriate trip characteristics for the circuit breaker, ensuring optimal protection for the connected equipment.
BE – TP ST 13 (Brah Electric shunt trip): Another accessory for the TP1616SS, which allows for remote tripping of the circuit breaker. This is useful in applications where remote control of the breaker is required, such as in automated electrical systems.
GE Power Break with different frame sizes: These are circuit breakers in the same Power Break family as the TP1616SS, but with different frame sizes and amp ratings, providing options for various power levels in different applications.
GE Insulated Case Circuit Breakers with different pole configurations: For example, 2 – pole or 4 – pole versions, which can be used in applications with different electrical system requirements compared to the 3 – pole TP1616SS.
TR16S1600 (General Electric rating plug): This is an accessory for the TP1616SS. It is used to set the appropriate trip characteristics for the circuit breaker, ensuring optimal protection for the connected equipment.
BE – TP ST 13 (Brah Electric shunt trip): Another accessory for the TP1616SS, which allows for remote tripping of the circuit breaker. This is useful in applications where remote control of the breaker is required, such as in automated electrical systems.
GE Power Break with different frame sizes: These are circuit breakers in the same Power Break family as the TP1616SS, but with different frame sizes and amp ratings, providing options for various power levels in different applications.
GE Insulated Case Circuit Breakers with different pole configurations: For example, 2 – pole or 4 – pole versions, which can be used in applications with different electrical system requirements compared to the 3 – pole TP1616SS.
Installation and Maintenance
Pre – installation preparation: Before installing the TP1616SS, ensure that the electrical system has been properly de – energized. Check the installation site for proper grounding and verify that the physical dimensions of the installation location are suitable for the breaker. Also, inspect the breaker for any visible damage during transit.
Maintenance recommendations: Regularly perform visual inspections of the TP1616SS to check for signs of overheating, such as discoloration or melting of the insulation. Periodically test the breaker’s trip functions using appropriate testing equipment to ensure that it will operate correctly in case of an electrical fault. Clean the breaker to remove dust and debris, especially in dusty industrial environments, as this can affect its performance over time.
Maintenance recommendations: Regularly perform visual inspections of the TP1616SS to check for signs of overheating, such as discoloration or melting of the insulation. Periodically test the breaker’s trip functions using appropriate testing equipment to ensure that it will operate correctly in case of an electrical fault. Clean the breaker to remove dust and debris, especially in dusty industrial environments, as this can affect its performance over time.
Product Guarantee
General Electric stands behind the quality of the TP1616SS with a comprehensive product guarantee. The company offers a certain – period quality assurance, during which any manufacturing defects will be addressed. In case of product failures, General Electric provides prompt after – sales service. Their technical support team is available to assist customers with installation guidance, troubleshooting, and maintenance advice. This commitment reflects General Electric’s confidence in the reliability and durability of the TP1616SS circuit breaker, ensuring that customers can rely on it for their critical electrical protection needs.
