I am looking to specify (e.g.: outsource design of) a product one feature of which includes overcurrent protection for class 2 wiring supporting 12vdc, 24vdc, and 48vdc circuits.
One issue I'm concerned with, however, is what happens if a user (installer) short circuits as I am trying to avoid manual intervention to reset the circuit.
My question is whether there is a way to design a OCPD that does not need to be manually replaced (fuse) or reset (breaker)? I have been told there are automatic resetting breakers which is one option, but I'm not sure what their downsides are? I assume they come with a higher price which my application may support, but what about reliability?
One issue I'm concerned with, however, is what happens if a user (installer) short circuits as I am trying to avoid manual intervention to reset the circuit.
My question is whether there is a way to design a OCPD that does not need to be manually replaced (fuse) or reset (breaker)? I have been told there are automatic resetting breakers which is one option, but I'm not sure what their downsides are? I assume they come with a higher price which my application may support, but what about reliability?