Electronic breakers have garnered significant attention in
recent years as awareness of energy conservation grows.
Both individual consumers and company employees responsible for energy-saving initiatives are
likelycurious about the advantages of Electronic breakers.
This article delves into the compelling benefits these devices offer.
- ・What is a Circuit breaker?
- ・What is an Electronic breaker?
- ・Benefits of Electronic breakers
- ・Efficient Energy Savings
- ・Enhanced Safety
- ・Simplified Troubleshooting
- ・Are You Wasting Money on Electricity Bills?
- ・Determining Electricity Rates and Cost Reduction Examples
- ・Conclusion
What is a Circuit breaker?
A circuit breaker is a device that protects equipment by
interrupting the flow of electricity when it exceeds the permissible limit.
JIS standards dictate the specific criteria for current levels and timeframes for circuit breaker activation.
What is an Electronic breaker?
An Electronic breaker detects overcurrent and overload conditions in
electrical circuits and cuts off the power supply.
Unlike traditional circuit breakers, Electronic breakers utilize
advanced control technology to achieve efficient energy savings.
Benefits of Electronic breakers
Efficient Energy Savings:
Electronic breakers monitor power supply and consumption in real-time,
preventing excess power flow within the circuit and minimizing unnecessary energy use.
This results in significant energy savings and contributes to lower electricity bills.
Enhanced Safety:
While traditional circuit breakers rely on mechanical actions to detect overcurrent,
Electronic breakers analyze electrical signals in real-time,
enabling faster and more accurate detection.
This reduces the risk of electrical fires and enhances overall safety.
This reduces the risk of electrical fires and enhances overall safety.
Electronic breakers record data and analyze past power usage patterns,
facilitating easier troubleshooting.
They help pinpoint the cause of any anomalies and allow for efficient repairs, minimizing downtime.
Are You Wasting Money on Electricity Bills?
Check Your Electricity Usage Statement.
・Relatively large contract capacity (Approximately 20kW or more)
・Large percentage of basic fee as a percentage of electricity charges.
・There is many machines, but some of them can operate just several minutes.
・Considering the installation of substation facilities (cubicle) with full contract capacity.
By modifying your contracted capacity agreement, you can opt for a smaller capacity.
Determining Electricity Rates and Cost Reduction Examples
Determination of the basic charge:
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There are two types of contracts for determining the contracted capacity (kW) that defines the basic charge: Load Equipment Contract and Main Switch Contract.
Load Facilities Contract
The total of system capacity (kw), such as that of a motor, becomes the contract capacity.
The contract capacity is the maximum value of system capacity regardless of the operation status of machines and power consumption.
Contracts are currently concluded with almost all branches.
Main Switch Contract
Regardless of system capacity, the contract capacity is determined by the breaker’s size based on the current value which actually flows when machines are being operated.
Comparison of Contracted Capacity:
Load Facilities Contracts
Main Switch Contract
[Thermal Circuit breaker]
The contract capacity is set to the maximum of the actual measured current value, which is not very small.
Main Switch Contract
[JCS-Electronic breaker]
Contract capacity is set according to the current value and operating hours, so it can be significantly reduced.
This means that an average cost reduction rate of 40%
is possible compared to existing breakers!
Power type in 1kW units:47 models
Electric light type in 1kVA units:28 models
With the above lineup, more appropriate contract capacity settings are possible.
| Contract type | Contract power | Basic Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Load Facilities Contract | 39kW | 39,681(yen) |
| Main Switch Contract | 26kW | 26,454(yen) |
It can be seen that the price is 13,227(yen) lower than before!
Conclusion
Electronic breakers offer numerous advantages,
including efficient energy savings, enhanced safety, and simplified troubleshooting.
As a continuously evolving energy-saving technology,
Electronic breakers will play a crucial role in shaping a sustainable future.
The implementation process involves on-site surveys, quotations, and installation.
We also have numerous case studies available for your reference.
If you’re interested in Electronic breakers, please feel free to contact us.
Start saving on your electricity bills with Electronic breakers!