Over voltage detection for shunt trip

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Reneejoygould

Joined Sep 5, 2008
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I need to protect my circuit from over voltage (520V) I already have a MCB for current and would like to use a shunt trip.
Can anyone help me find a circuit that I can set the voltage to be detected and that will give an output of 24 V or appropriate to activate the shunt?
Any help would be fantastic and greatly appreciated.
 

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Reneejoygould

Joined Sep 5, 2008
2
I forgot to mention my circuit breaker is three phase and my voltage to measure is DC after a bridge rectifier. I blew up a capacitor today 400 V 3300uF used to smooth the DC. Does anyone know what sort of voltage this cap can see before failing?
 

SgtWookie

Joined Jul 17, 2007
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It's best to use caps rated for twice the maximum voltage that they'll be exposed to.

MOVs can help a great deal, along with transient supression diodes, to protect against "spikes" due to natural phenomenon. However, the protection provided is limited.

It would help a great deal if you would post a schematic of your circuit.
 
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