Re: [PSES] Circuit Breakers - Branch Circuit Protection vs Supplementary

2013-12-03 Thread Peter Tarver
> From: Brian Oconnell
> Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 12:31
> To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG
>
> But there are, in fact, listed CBs intended for supp
> interrupt protect.

I'm aware of UL Listed supplementary overcurrent protection fuses, but not
CBs.  What's the product category?


Peter Tarver


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Re: [PSES] Circuit Breakers - Branch Circuit Protection vs Supplementary

2013-12-03 Thread Sundstrom, Michael
When I mind meld it doesn’t work for them. Just me!

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From: jral...@productsafetyinc.com [mailto:jral...@productsafetyinc.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 2:27 PM
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Thanks guys!  I especially like to Vulcan Mind-meld

On Dec 3, 2013, at 2:11 PM, "Peter Tarver" 
mailto:ptar...@enphaseenergy.com>> wrote:

John -

The simplest method is whether or not the breaker is Listed or Recognized. If 
it's Listed, it's suitable for branch circuit protection, within the caveats of 
the product category (some exceptions may exist, but should be detailed in the 
Listing). Recognized breakers are never suitable for branch circuit protection 
and are only suitable for supplementary protection applications, unless it's 
used as a part of a Listed assembly identified for use as branch circuit 
protection.

QVNU2 "breakers" are not suitable for branch circuit protection.

Regards,

Peter Tarver



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Re: [PSES] Circuit Breakers - Branch Circuit Protection vs Supplementary

2013-12-03 Thread Ted Eckert
The UL standard for supplementary overcurrent protectors is UL 1077. UL does 
not have any products Listed to that standard and UL will not List products to 
that standard. UL only has Recognized products under UL 1077. You can find 
products under category code QVNU2, but there is nothing under QVNU.

There are a number of different categories of products that UL certifies under 
UL 489. In general, those that are Listed are suitable for branch circuit 
protection and those that are Recognized might be if the Conditions of 
Acceptability are met. However, if an overcurrent protection device is Listed, 
it has been tested to UL 489, the circuit breaker standards and not UL 1077, 
the supplementary overcurrent standard.

For more information, see the Marking and Application 
Guide<http://www.ul.com/global/documents/offerings/perspectives/regulators/electrical/newsletters/MoldedCaseCircuitBreakersMG.pdf>.

Ted Eckert
Compliance Engineer
Microsoft Corporation
ted.eck...@microsoft.com<mailto:ted.eck...@microsoft.com>

The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my 
employer.

From: jral...@productsafetyinc.com [mailto:jral...@productsafetyinc.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 3, 2013 12:29 PM
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Subject: Re: [PSES] Circuit Breakers - Branch Circuit Protection vs 
Supplementary

So there are no UL Listed breakers that are only good for supplementary 
protection??

On Dec 3, 2013, at 2:26 PM, "Jim Morrison" 
mailto:jmorri...@qps.ca>> wrote:

Hi John:

If the device has a UL - , this would indicate approval to UL489 
& suitable for a branch circuit device.



If only marked - , the device would be approved to UL1077 and 
only recognized as a supplementary protector & not suitable for a branch 
circuit.



Regards

Jim Morrison C.E.T. C.E.I.

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Evaluation Services Inc. | 81 Kelfield Street, Unit 8, Toronto,  Ontario,  M9W 
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From: Brian Oconnell [mailto:oconne...@tamuracorp.com]
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Subject: Re: [PSES] Circuit Breakers - Branch Circuit Protection vs 
Supplementary



1. UL 'White' book

2. UL marking guide for CBs

3. The particular standard used (489/1077/508x) 4. iaei.org<http://iaei.org> 5. 
mfr spec sheet 6. Vulcan mind-meld



Brian



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Subject: [PSES] Circuit Breakers - Branch Circuit Protection vs Supplementary



Hi,



Is there a  way to confirm if a CB is good for Branch Circuit Protection vs 
Supplementary by the markings on the device?  Basically I want to be able to 
confirm in the field.



I reviewed UL's guide cards for both (Branch Circuit - DIVQ and Supplementary - 
QVNU2).  There are markings for DIVQ, but none stated for QVNU2.  The Listing 
mark vs Recognition mark would be the obvious one, but I'm told you can have 
Listed CB's that are not good for Branch Circuit Protection.



I greatly appreciate the input.



Thank you,



John



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Re: [PSES] Circuit Breakers - Branch Circuit Protection vs Supplementary

2013-12-03 Thread jral...@productsafetyinc.com
So if there are UL Listed CBs only good for supplementary protection, back to 
my original questionwithout looking it up on UL's database, is there a way 
to confirm if it's supplemental or branch circuit.

Thank goodness for nice people :-)!!

> On Dec 3, 2013, at 2:34 PM, "Brian Oconnell"  wrote:
> 
> You people are much too nice and way too helpful. 
> Shall I provide dirtbag lessons (am fully qualified to instruct) on how to 
> answer questions without providing answer?
> 
> But there are, in fact, listed CBs intended for supp interrupt protect.
> 
> Brian
> 
> From: Jim Morrison [mailto:jmorri...@qps.ca] 
> Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 12:28 PM
> To: jral...@productsafetyinc.com
> Cc: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG; Brian Oconnell
> Subject: Circuit Breakers - Branch Circuit Protection vs Supplementary
> 
> Hi John:
> If the device has a UL - , this would indicate approval to UL489 & suitable 
> for a branch circuit device.
> 
> If only marked - , the device would be approved to UL1077 and only recognized 
> as a supplementary protector & not suitable for a branch circuit.
> 
> Regards
> 
> Jim Morrison C.E.T. C.E.I.
> 
> Chief of Engineering / Vice President - Field Evaluations/Engineering | QPS 
> Evaluation Services Inc. | 81 Kelfield Street, Unit 8, Toronto,  Ontario,  
> M9W 5A3 - OSHA Recognized NRTL
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> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Brian Oconnell [mailto:oconne...@tamuracorp.com] 
> Sent: December-03-13 1:38 PM
> To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG
> Subject: Re: [PSES] Circuit Breakers - Branch Circuit Protection vs 
> Supplementary
> 
> 1. UL 'White' book
> 2. UL marking guide for CBs
> 3. The particular standard used (489/1077/508x) 4. iaei.org 5. mfr spec sheet 
> 6. Vulcan mind-meld
> 
> Brian
> 
> From: jral...@productsafetyinc.com [mailto:jral...@productsafetyinc.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 10:13 AM
> To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG
> Subject: [PSES] Circuit Breakers - Branch Circuit Protection vs Supplementary
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Is there a  way to confirm if a CB is good for Branch Circuit Protection vs 
> Supplementary by the markings on the device?  Basically I want to be able to 
> confirm in the field.
> 
> I reviewed UL's guide cards for both (Branch Circuit - DIVQ and Supplementary 
> - QVNU2).  There are markings for DIVQ, but none stated for QVNU2.  The 
> Listing mark vs Recognition mark would be the obvious one, but I'm told you 
> can have Listed CB's that are not good for Branch Circuit Protection.
> 
> I greatly appreciate the input.
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> John
> 
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Re: [PSES] Circuit Breakers - Branch Circuit Protection vs Supplementary

2013-12-03 Thread jral...@productsafetyinc.com
So there are no UL Listed breakers that are only good for supplementary 
protection??

On Dec 3, 2013, at 2:26 PM, "Jim Morrison" 
mailto:jmorri...@qps.ca>> wrote:


Hi John:

If the device has a UL - , this would indicate approval to UL489 
& suitable for a branch circuit device.



If only marked - , the device would be approved to UL1077 and 
only recognized as a supplementary protector & not suitable for a branch 
circuit.



Regards

Jim Morrison C.E.T. C.E.I.

Chief of Engineering / Vice President – Field Evaluations/Engineering | QPS 
Evaluation Services Inc. | 81 Kelfield Street, Unit 8, Toronto,  Ontario,  M9W 
5A3 – OSHA Recognized NRTL
Office (416-241-8857) | Cell ( 416-318-9104) | Fax (416-241-0682) | Toll Free ( 
1-877-746-4777) | Website: www.qps.ca<http://www.qps.ca/> ; email 
jmorri...@qps.ca<mailto:jmorri...@qps.ca>








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From: Brian Oconnell [mailto:oconne...@tamuracorp.com]
Sent: December-03-13 1:38 PM
To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG<mailto:EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG>
Subject: Re: [PSES] Circuit Breakers - Branch Circuit Protection vs 
Supplementary



1. UL 'White' book

2. UL marking guide for CBs

3. The particular standard used (489/1077/508x) 4. iaei.org<http://iaei.org> 5. 
mfr spec sheet 6. Vulcan mind-meld



Brian



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Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 10:13 AM

To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG<mailto:EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG>

Subject: [PSES] Circuit Breakers - Branch Circuit Protection vs Supplementary



Hi,



Is there a  way to confirm if a CB is good for Branch Circuit Protection vs 
Supplementary by the markings on the device?  Basically I want to be able to 
confirm in the field.



I reviewed UL's guide cards for both (Branch Circuit - DIVQ and Supplementary - 
QVNU2).  There are markings for DIVQ, but none stated for QVNU2.  The Listing 
mark vs Recognition mark would be the obvious one, but I'm told you can have 
Listed CB's that are not good for Branch Circuit Protection.



I greatly appreciate the input.



Thank you,



John



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Re: [PSES] Circuit Breakers - Branch Circuit Protection vs Supplementary

2013-12-03 Thread Brian Oconnell
You people are much too nice and way too helpful. 
Shall I provide dirtbag lessons (am fully qualified to instruct) on how to 
answer questions without providing answer?

But there are, in fact, listed CBs intended for supp interrupt protect.

Brian

From: Jim Morrison [mailto:jmorri...@qps.ca] 
Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 12:28 PM
To: jral...@productsafetyinc.com
Cc: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG; Brian Oconnell
Subject: Circuit Breakers - Branch Circuit Protection vs Supplementary

Hi John:
If the device has a UL - , this would indicate approval to UL489 & suitable for 
a branch circuit device.

If only marked - , the device would be approved to UL1077 and only recognized 
as a supplementary protector & not suitable for a branch circuit.

Regards

Jim Morrison C.E.T. C.E.I.

Chief of Engineering / Vice President - Field Evaluations/Engineering | QPS 
Evaluation Services Inc. | 81 Kelfield Street, Unit 8, Toronto,  Ontario,  M9W 
5A3 - OSHA Recognized NRTL
Office (416-241-8857) | Cell ( 416-318-9104) | Fax (416-241-0682) | Toll Free ( 
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-Original Message-
From: Brian Oconnell [mailto:oconne...@tamuracorp.com] 
Sent: December-03-13 1:38 PM
To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG
Subject: Re: [PSES] Circuit Breakers - Branch Circuit Protection vs 
Supplementary

1. UL 'White' book
2. UL marking guide for CBs
3. The particular standard used (489/1077/508x) 4. iaei.org 5. mfr spec sheet 
6. Vulcan mind-meld

Brian

From: jral...@productsafetyinc.com [mailto:jral...@productsafetyinc.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 10:13 AM
To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG
Subject: [PSES] Circuit Breakers - Branch Circuit Protection vs Supplementary

Hi,

Is there a  way to confirm if a CB is good for Branch Circuit Protection vs 
Supplementary by the markings on the device?  Basically I want to be able to 
confirm in the field.

I reviewed UL's guide cards for both (Branch Circuit - DIVQ and Supplementary - 
QVNU2).  There are markings for DIVQ, but none stated for QVNU2.  The Listing 
mark vs Recognition mark would be the obvious one, but I'm told you can have 
Listed CB's that are not good for Branch Circuit Protection.

I greatly appreciate the input.

Thank you,

John

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Re: [PSES] Circuit Breakers - Branch Circuit Protection vs Supplementary

2013-12-03 Thread jral...@productsafetyinc.com
Thanks guys!  I especially like to Vulcan Mind-meld

On Dec 3, 2013, at 2:11 PM, "Peter Tarver" 
mailto:ptar...@enphaseenergy.com>> wrote:


John -

The simplest method is whether or not the breaker is Listed or Recognized. If 
it's Listed, it's suitable for branch circuit protection, within the caveats of 
the product category (some exceptions may exist, but should be detailed in the 
Listing). Recognized breakers are never suitable for branch circuit protection 
and are only suitable for supplementary protection applications, unless it's 
used as a part of a Listed assembly identified for use as branch circuit 
protection.

QVNU2 "breakers" are not suitable for branch circuit protection.

Regards,

Peter Tarver


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Re: [PSES] Circuit Breakers - Branch Circuit Protection vs Supplementary

2013-12-03 Thread Peter Tarver
John -

The simplest method is whether or not the breaker is Listed or Recognized.
If it's Listed, it's suitable for branch circuit protection, within the
caveats of the product category (some exceptions may exist, but should be
detailed in the Listing). Recognized breakers are never suitable for branch
circuit protection and are only suitable for supplementary protection
applications, unless it's used as a part of a Listed assembly identified
for use as branch circuit protection.

QVNU2 "breakers" are not suitable for branch circuit protection.

Regards,

Peter Tarver



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Re: [PSES] Circuit Breakers - Branch Circuit Protection vs Supplementary

2013-12-03 Thread Brian Oconnell
1. UL 'White' book
2. UL marking guide for CBs
3. The particular standard used (489/1077/508x)
4. iaei.org
5. mfr spec sheet
6. Vulcan mind-meld

Brian

From: jral...@productsafetyinc.com [mailto:jral...@productsafetyinc.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 10:13 AM
To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG
Subject: [PSES] Circuit Breakers - Branch Circuit Protection vs Supplementary

Hi,

Is there a  way to confirm if a CB is good for Branch Circuit Protection vs 
Supplementary by the markings on the device?  Basically I want to be able to 
confirm in the field.

I reviewed UL's guide cards for both (Branch Circuit - DIVQ and Supplementary - 
QVNU2).  There are markings for DIVQ, but none stated for QVNU2.  The Listing 
mark vs Recognition mark would be the obvious one, but I'm told you can have 
Listed CB's that are not good for Branch Circuit Protection.

I greatly appreciate the input.

Thank you,

John

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[PSES] Circuit Breakers - Branch Circuit Protection vs Supplementary

2013-12-03 Thread jral...@productsafetyinc.com
Hi,

Is there a  way to confirm if a CB is good for Branch Circuit Protection vs 
Supplementary by the markings on the device?  Basically I want to be able to 
confirm in the field.

I reviewed UL's guide cards for both (Branch Circuit - DIVQ and Supplementary - 
QVNU2).  There are markings for DIVQ, but none stated for QVNU2.  The Listing 
mark vs Recognition mark would be the obvious one, but I'm told you can have 
Listed CB's that are not good for Branch Circuit Protection.

I greatly appreciate the input.

Thank you,

John

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