Siemens 3VA1 100 A Manual page 524

Glossary
Tripping current, overload
When this uninterrupted current limit is exceeded within a predefined time period, the circuit
breaker trips (inverse-time delayed tripping!).
Tripping current, short-time delayed
When this current limit is exceeded, the circuit breaker trips after a predefined time delay.
Tripping time
Period of time from the instant of commencement of trip command output to the moment at
which the command becomes irrevocable (timing concept for the tripping of circuit breakers).
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3VA molded case circuit breakers
Manual, 04/2015, A5E03603177010-02