The electronic circuit breaker distributes the load current to several 24-V branches and reliably monitors them for overload and short circuit. It allows short-term current peaks, such as those caused by high inrush currents; however, branches with prolonged overload will be de-energized. The tripping current for each output can be individually set using a front-accessible current selector switch. The outputs are switched on with a delay and are load-dependent to reduce peak inrush currents.