A switching device in whose main current path (1) there is arranged at least one contact point (2) which can be switched by means of a trip device (3). A plurality of trip devices can also be provided. Furthermore, a remote control device and a manual operating device can also be provided. If required, the switching process can be achieved with the intermediate connection of a switching mechanism. The switching device has a branch with a current limiting device (8) which is fed out to a dedicated external connection (9). IMAGE
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