Electronic trip device whose front panel is formed by a flat screen display

Claim 1

An electronic trip device comprising: an electronic processing unit, including a microprocessor and at least one back-up random-access memory, for receiving output signals from a measuring means that measures the current flowing in conductors to be protected and producing a tripping signal in the event that said signals overshoot preset tripping parameters; a front panel for displaying the tripping parameters and/or various quantities measured by the trip device, wherein the front panel consists essentially of a flat screen display device that is controlled by the microprocessor of the electronic processing unit and connected to an internal battery so as to give a permanent display of various data contained in the memory of the electronic processing unit including indications relating to the type of trip device, the tripping parameters and of fault indication; and receiving means connected to the microprocessor for cooperating with a transmission means of a remote control device that is capable of remotely modifying the tripping parameters contained in the memory.