Omega Products EGB3030FFG User Manual

Molded Case CirCuit
Breakers

Circuit Breakers have a toggle handle

Series G

lSmall and Compact
l15 to 100 Amp Models Available
lQuality Thermal Magnetic

Circuit Breakers

Series G molded case circuit breakers
provide increased performance in
considerably less space than standard circuit
breakers or comparable fusible devices. The
“G” signifies global applications: Series G
circuit breakers are marked with UL, CSA,
CE, IEC and KEMA KEUR listings.

The EG frames are designed around space­saving footprints. Series G circuit breakers
meet applicable UL 489 and IEC 60947-2
standards. The G family includes five frame
sizes in ratings from 15 to 100 amperes.
Series G interrupting capacity 15 to 18 kA at
415 and 480 Vac. Standard calibration is 40°C.

The flexibility and outstanding performance
characteristics of the circuit breakers are
made possible by the best contact designs
in circuit breaker history. Our technology
creates a high-speed “blow-open” action
using the electromechanical forces produced
by high-level fault currents.

These circuit breakers are operated by a
toggle-type mechanism that is mechanically
trip-free from the handle so that the contacts
cannot be held closed against short circuit
currents. Tripping due to overload or short
circuits is clearly indicated by the position
on the handle. This remarkably fast and
dependable contact action is designed to
enhance safety.

The quality, dependability and reliability
of every circuit breaker is ensured by a
thorough program of in-plant testing. Two
calibration tests are conducted on every
pole of every circuit breaker to verify the
trip mechanism, operating mechanism,
continuity and accuracy.

Circuit breakers are current limiting
because of their high repulsion contact
arrangement and use of state-of-the-art arc
extinguishing technology.

operating mechanism, which also serves
as a switching position indicator. The
indicator shows the positions of: ON, OFF
and TRIPPED.

The toggle handle snaps into the TRIPPED
position if the breaker is tripped by one of
its overcurrent, short circuit, shunt or
undervoltage releases. Before the circuit
breaker can be reclosed following a trip-out,
the toggle handle must be brought beyond
the OFF position (RESET). The circuit
breaker can then be reclosed.

As an additional switching position indicator
for EG- Frame circuit breakers, there are two
windows on the right and on the left of the
toggle handle, in which the switching state is
indicated by means of the colors red, green
and white corresponding to the ON, OFF and
TRIPPED positions respectively.

SPECIFICATION

Number of Poles: 3
BREAKER CAPACITY (KA RMS)

AC 50 TO 60 HZ
NEMA, UL, CSA:

240 Vac: 25
480 Vac: 18
IEC60947-2:

Icu 220 to 240 Vac: 25
Icu 380 to 425 Vac: 18

Ampere Range: 15 to 100 A
Trip Units: FT-FM (fixed thermal - fixed

magnetic)
Dimensions: 139.7 H x 76.2 W x 76

mm D (5.5 x 3.0 x 2.9")

Weight: 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs)
Utilization Category: A

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Maximum Rated Current: 100 A
Rated Insulation Voltage U,

According to IEC 60947-2:
Main Conducting Paths: 690 Vac
Auxiliary Circuits: 690 Vac
Rated Impulse Withstand

Voltage Uimp:
Main Conducting Paths: 6 kV
Auxiliary Circuits: 4 kV
Rated Operational Voltage Ue:
IEC: 690 Vac
NEMA: 600 Y/347 Vac
UL and CSA Listed: Yes
Permissible Ambient Temperature:

-20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F)

PERMISSIBLE LOAD FOR VARIOUS
AMBIENT TEMPERATURES CLOSE TO
THE CIRCUIT BREAKER, RELATED TO
THE RATED CURRENT OF THE CIRCUIT
BREAKER:

Circuit Breakers for Plant Protection:

Thermal overload Thermal overload
release set to the release set to the
lower value upper value

At 40°C: 100% 100%

At 50°C: 96% 92%
At 55°C: 93% 87%
At 60°C: 91% 83%
At 70°C: 86% 73%
Circuit Breakers for Starter

Combinations and Isolating
Circuit Breakers:

At 40°C: 100%
At 50°C: 100%
At 55°C: 96%
At 60°C: 91%
At 70°C: 86%

RATED SHORT CIRCUIT BREAKING
CAPACITY (DC) NOT FOR CIRCUIT
BREAKERS FOR MOTOR PROTECTION
(TIME CONSTANT = 10 RMS):

2 Conducting Paths in Series:
For EG up to 250 Vdc: 10 kA maximum
NEMA (Time Constant = 8 rms)
2 Conducting Paths in Series:

250 Vdc 10 kA maximum

EGB3015FFG shown
smaller than actual size.

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Main Switch Characteristics According
to IEC 60947-2 in Combination with
Lockable Rotary Drives: Yes

Rated Short Circuit Breaking
Capacity According to IEC 60947-2
(at AC 50/60 hz): Rated short circuit

breaking capacity

Endurance (Operating Cycles): 10,000
Maximum Switching Frequency:

300 1/h

Conductor Cross Sections and Terminal
Types for Main Conductors: Box

Terminals

Solid or Stranded: 2.5 to 95 mm2
Finely Stranded with End Sleeve:

2.5 to 50/70 mm2
Tightening Torque for Box Terminals:

5.6 Nm

Tightening Torque for Bus Bar
Connection Pieces: 5.6 Nm

CONDUCTOR CROSS SECTIONS FOR
AUXILIARY CIRCUITS WITH TERMINAL
CONNECTION OR TERMINAL STRIP
Solid or Finely Stranded with End
Sleeve: 0.75 to 2.5 mm

All models

shown smaller

than actual size.

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EHMFS03

EHMVD12B attached to EG3015FFG

To Order Visit omega.com/gseries for Pricing and Details

MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION

EGB3015FFG EG 3P 15 A 18kA @ 415 and 480V fixed thermal, fixed magnetic
EGB3020FFG EG 3P 20 A 18kA @ 415 and 480V fixed thermal, fixed magnetic
EGB3030FFG EG 3P 30 A 18kA @ 415 and 480V fixed thermal, fixed magnetic
EGB3050FFG EG 3P 50 A 18kA @ 415 and 480V fixed thermal, fixed magnetic
EGB3060FFG EG 3P 60 A 18kA @ 415 and 480V fixed thermal, fixed magnetic
EGB3100FFG EG 3P 100 A 18kA @ 415 and 480V fixed thermal, fixed magnetic

ACCESSORIES

MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION

EHMFS03 Frame flex shaft handle 0.91 m (3') NEMA 1, 3R
EHMVD12B Universal rotary handle 305 mm (12") black, NEMA 1, 12

Comes complete with operators manual.
Ordering Example: EG3015FFG, 15 A circuit breaker, and EHMVD12B, variable depth handle.

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