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6 overload protection, Overload protection – SMA SI-TB-BOX-10 User Manual

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4.6 Overload Protection

The overload protection protects the autotransformer against damage from overheating or a short
circuit. The overload protection identifies overheating or a short circuit by monitoring the currents in
the autotransformer. If currents become too high, the overload protection is tripped with a predefined
time delay. The time delay prevents tripping of the overload protection during brief switch-on current
peaks.

Figure 6: Overview of the overload protection

Position

Description

Explanation

A

Switch position "1"

The overload protection is in its normal operating state.
Current is flowing through the primary side and the secondary
side of the autotransformer.

B

Switch position "0"

The overload protection has been tripped. The current flow is
interrupted on the secondary side of the transformer.