This invention relates to the field of molded case
circuit breaker (MCCB) technology, and particularly to a method and
system for configuring multi-stage
tripping characteristics of MCCBs. The method analyzes the current switching and transmission process of the target
circuit breaker, establishes current transmission paths, and determines multiple rated current levels. Based on the current level and path, it predicts the
tripping action characteristics, constructs a multi-stage
tripping characteristic distribution network, and defines the tripping characteristic constraint intervals for each operating stage. It obtains the tripping component
parameter distribution network, combines the distribution network and constraint intervals to identify defects, accurately locates defective tripping components and their defect severity, and performs targeted
configuration optimization on the defective components based on their defect severity, generating the final optimization result. This method, through full-
process modeling and quantitative analysis, achieves a
closed loop from precise defect location to automatic optimization, effectively solving the problems of traditional configuration relying on experience, high trial-and-error costs, and low accuracy. It significantly improves the tripping accuracy and protection reliability of MCCBs under different operating conditions.