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What is the difference between an alarm contact and an auxiliary contact when used in a circuit breaker?

FA130882

5/01/2019

Product Line:
Circuit Breakers

Environment:
Electrical Distribution Equipment

Resolution:
The auxiliary contact changes state when the circuit breaker contacts change state (breaker opens or closes). The alarm contact changes state only when the circuit breaker goes to the tripped position (or is reset).