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A modular power distribution system comprises a chassis; and a backplane including a power input, and a plurality of module connection locations. A plurality of modules are mounted in the chassis, each module mounted to one of the module connection locations. Each module includes: (i) an OR-ing diod

A modular power distribution system comprises a chassis; and a backplane including a power input, and a plurality of module connection locations. A plurality of modules are mounted in the chassis, each module mounted to one of the module connection locations. Each module includes: (i) an OR-ing diode; (ii) a circuit protection device; (iii) a microprocessor controlling the circuit protection device; and (iv) a power output connection location. A circuit option switch is located on each module for setting the current limits for each module. A control module is provided connected to the backplane.

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1. A modular power distribution system comprising: (a) a chassis;(b) a backplane including: (i) a power input;(ii) a plurality of module connection locations;(c) a plurality of modules mounted in the chassis, each module mounted to one of the module connection locations, each module including: (i) a

1. A modular power distribution system comprising: (a) a chassis;(b) a backplane including: (i) a power input;(ii) a plurality of module connection locations;(c) a plurality of modules mounted in the chassis, each module mounted to one of the module connection locations, each module including: (i) an OR-ing diode;(ii) a circuit protection device;(iii) a microprocessor controlling the circuit protection device; and(iv) a power output connection location. 2. The modular power distribution system of claim 1, further comprising a circuit option switch located on each module. 3. The modular power distribution system of claim 1, further comprising a redundant power input connected to the backplane. 4. The modular power distribution system of claim 1, further comprising a control module mounted in the chassis. 5. The modular power distribution system of claim 1, wherein the circuit protection device includes a solid state breaker device. 6. The modular power distribution system of claim 1, wherein each module includes: (a) an over voltage sensor;(b) an under voltage sensor; and(c) a temperature sensor. 7. The modular power distribution system of chain 1, further comprising a load dependent trip control device. 8. A modular power distribution system comprising: (a) a chassis having an open front and an interior;(b) a backplane positioned opposite to the open front including: (i) a power input;(ii) a plurality of module connection location;(c) a plurality of modules mounted in the interior of the chassis, each module mounted to one of the module connection locations, each module including: (i) a rear connector for connecting to the backplane to receive input power from the power input;(ii) a main body including a rear and a front, the rear connector located at the rear of the main body;(iii) a circuit protection device on the main body connected to the rear connector;(iv) a front panel located at the front of the main body;(v) a power output connection location located on the front panel connected to the circuit protection device. 9. The modular power distribution system of claim 8, further comprising a microprocessor controlling the circuit protection device and a circuit option switch located on each module. 10. The modular power distribution system of claim 8, further comprising a redundant power input connected to the backplane. 11. The modular power distribution system of claim 8, further comprising a control module mounted in the chassis. 12. The modular power distribution system of claim 8, wherein the circuit protection device includes a solid state breaker device. 13. The modular power distribution system of claim 8, wherein each module includes: (a) an over voltage sensor;(b) an under voltage sensor; and(c) a temperature sensor. 14. The modular power distribution system of claim 8, further comprising a load dependent trip control device. 15. The modular power distribution system of claim 8, wherein the power input is located on a rearward facing surface of the backplane. 16. The modular power distribution system of claim 8, wherein the power input includes a front accessible input power connector located adjacent to the open front. 17. A method for assembly of a power distribution system comprising: (a) providing a chassis having an open front, and a rear backplane;(b) selecting a plurality of modules;(c) mounting each module to the chassis wherein: (i) each module slides into an open front of the chassis;(ii) each module connects to the backplane to provide each module with input power;(iii) each module includes a circuit protection device;(iv) each module provides output power along a front panel of each module, protected by the circuit protection device of each module.