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Table 1: Section of data extracted from table ZA1 BS EN 60898 permissible I2t (let through) values for circuit-breakers with rated current up to and including 16 A.
Rated short circuit breaking capacityEnergy limiting classType I2t maximum A2S
6000 1 B and C No limits specified
6000 2 C 120 000
6000 3 C 42 000
10 000 2 C 290 000
10 000 3 C 84 000
Table 2: Minimum and maximum fault currents
Fault current (kA)Operating time from manufacturer (mS)I2t let-through from manufacturer (A2S) I2t let-through energy-limiting class 3 BS EN 60898 (A2S)
Minimum 3 10 9100  
Maximum 10 5  84 000