Guideline
To protect the step-down transformer from damage in the event of an ABB contactor coil failure, you need to implement additional safety measures that can detect the fault and isolate the transformer quickly. Here’s how you can protect both the contactor coil and the transformer: 1. Use a Fuse on the Transformer Secondary Side: Purpose: Protect the transformer from overcurrent caused by a coil short circuit. How: Install a fast-acting fuse on the transformer's secondary side (24V AC side). Choose a fuse rated slightly above the normal operating current of the coil but lower than the transformer's maximum output capacity. 2. Install a Circuit Breaker with Short Circuit Protection: Purpose: Automatically disconnect the transformer if the coil shorts out. How: Use a miniature circuit breaker (MCB) or thermal-magnetic circuit breaker on the secondary side. Ensure the breaker trips immediately upon detecting a short circuit. 3. Add a Current Monitoring Relay: Purpose: Detect abnor...