Short circuit and overload protection circuit which allows a predetermined number of reconnection attempts

摘要

An overcurrent protection circuit is provided with a counter which permits a preselected number of reinitiations of current following the detection of an overcurrent condition. Each stoppage of current in response to the detection of an overcurrent condition is followed by a predetermined time delay and a subsequent reinitiation of current. After the predetermined number of reinitiations, current is permanently stopped from flowing between first and second circuit points until a manual reset occurs.