Trip Curve D — what that means on the line
Curve D trips magnetically at 10–20× rated current (60–120 A instantaneous), so it tolerates the high inrush of motor loads, transformers, and welding equipment without nuisance tripping on start-up. The 6 A continuous rating handles smaller branch circuits — think control transformers, solenoid banks, or lighting contactor coils — where the load is steady but the start surge is sharp.
