The electronic circuit breaker distributes the load current across several 24-V branches and reliably monitors them for overload and short circuits. It allows short-term current peaks, such as those caused by high inrush currents; however, branches with prolonged overload are switched off. The tripping current of each output can be individually adjusted using a front-accessible current selector switch. The outputs are switched on in a staggered manner and depend on the load to reduce peak inrush currents.