Westinghouse 02YN222-176 Shunt Trip Attachment

Description:

The Westinghouse 02YN222-176 Shunt Trip Attachment is an electrical circuit breaker accessory used in industrial and commercial power distribution systems. Commonly installed on molded case circuit breakers, switchgear assemblies, and motor control systems requiring remote electrical tripping capability for emergency shutdown and automated protection functions. Maintenance electricians, facility engineers, and industrial automation technicians use this shunt trip attachment for replacement, retrofit, or electrical protection system upgrades. A shunt trip device uses an energized electromagnetic coil to remotely trip a circuit breaker.

Applications:

The Westinghouse 02YN222-176 shunt trip attachment is commonly used in industrial automation and electrical safety systems to provide remote breaker tripping, emergency power disconnect, fire alarm integration, and automated shutdown functions. It is installed in manufacturing facilities, HVAC systems, commercial buildings, industrial machinery, and power distribution equipment where reliable remote circuit interruption and emergency control operation are required.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Westinghouse Electric Corporation
• Part Number: 02YN222-176
• Product Type: Shunt Trip Attachment
• Function: Remote electrical circuit breaker tripping
• Operating Type: Electromagnetic shunt trip mechanism
• Application: Industrial and commercial electrical distribution systems
• System Compatibility: Westinghouse molded case circuit breakers and switchgear assemblies
• Installation Type: Internal breaker accessory attachment
• Control Function: Remote emergency breaker trip operation
• Mounting Type: Breaker-mounted accessory installation
• Operating Environment: Industrial and commercial electrical applications
• Intended Use: Emergency shutdown and remote breaker control
• Performance Feature: Reliable electrically actuated remote circuit interruption capability
• Condition Availability: Commonly available as surplus and replacement industrial component

Common Replacements:

• Eaton Shunt Trip Breaker Accessory
• Siemens Remote Trip Attachment
• Schneider Electric Square D Shunt Trip Module