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Legacy Thermal-Magnetic / Magnetic Only Molded Case Circuit Breakers

Only Molded Case Circuit Breakers (FA, KA, QB, LA, MA, NA Legacy Square D Breakers)

Catalog 0601CT9101 R11/15

2015

Class 601

Circuit

CONTENTS

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

100 Ampere Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 25

225 / 250 Ampere Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 44

600 Ampere Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 66

1200 Ampere Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 90

2000 / 2500 Ampere Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 98

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 116

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INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................5

Molded Case Circuit Breaker Types...................................................................................................6

Internal Operating Mechanisms..........................................................................................................8

Circuit Breaker Tripping Characteristics............................................................................................10

Construction......................................................................................................................................12

UL 489 Test Procedure......................................................................................................................13

Ratings for Molded Case Circuit Breakers.........................................................................................15

Return and Exchange Policy..............................................................................................................21

Catalog Numbers...............................................................................................................................22

100 AMPERE FRAME......................................................................................................................... 25

Description........................................................................................................................................25

Applications.......................................................................................................................................25

Selection Data...................................................................................................................................26

Dimensions........................................................................................................................................30

Tripping Curves.................................................................................................................................32

Let-through Curves............................................................................................................................42

225 / 250 AMPERE FRAME.................................................................................................................44

Description........................................................................................................................................44

Applications.......................................................................................................................................44

Selection Data...................................................................................................................................45

Dimensions........................................................................................................................................48

Tripping Curves.................................................................................................................................49

Let-through Curves............................................................................................................................64

600 AMPERE FRAME..........................................................................................................................66

Description........................................................................................................................................66

Applications.......................................................................................................................................66

Selection Data...................................................................................................................................66

Dimensions........................................................................................................................................67

Tripping Curves.................................................................................................................................68

Let-through Curves............................................................................................................................77

800 / 1000 AMPERE FRAME...............................................................................................................79

Description........................................................................................................................................79

Applications.......................................................................................................................................79

Selection Data...................................................................................................................................79

Dimensions........................................................................................................................................81

Tripping Curves..................................................................................................................................82

1200 AMPERE FRAME........................................................................................................................90

Description........................................................................................................................................90

Applications.......................................................................................................................................90

Selection Data...................................................................................................................................91

Dimensions.......................................................................................................................................92

Tripping Curves.................................................................................................................................93

2000 / 2500 AMPERE FRAME.............................................................................................................98

Description........................................................................................................................................98

Applications.......................................................................................................................................98

Selection Data...................................................................................................................................98

Dimensions......................................................................................................................................101

Tripping Curves...............................................................................................................................104

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ACCESSORIES..................................................................................................................................116

Factory and Field Installation Types................................................................................................116

Shunt Trip........................................................................................................................................119

Ground Fault Shunt Trip..................................................................................................................119

Undervoltage Trip............................................................................................................................121

Undervoltage Trip Time-delay Unit..................................................................................................122

Auxiliary Switch...............................................................................................................................123

Alarm Switch....................................................................................................................................124

Micrologic

Electrical Operators.........................................................................................................................127

Circuit Breaker Handle Accessories................................................................................................132

Circuit Breaker Cylinder Locks........................................................................................................132

Walking Beam Mechanical Interlock...............................................................................................133

Operating Mechanisms...................................................................................................................135

UL Listed Terminations....................................................................................................................136

Control Wire Terminations...............................................................................................................136

Lug Delete.......................................................................................................................................136

Power Distribution Connectors........................................................................................................139

Rear Connecting Studs....................................................................................................................139

I-Line

KA Insert Kit.....................................................................................................................................140

LC, LI, LE, LX and LXI Circuit Breaker Termination Clip Kit.............................................................141

Replacement Handles

Mechanical Key Interlock Adaptor Plate...........................................................................................141

Visi-blade Sub-feed Lugs

Ground Fault Module..................................................................................................125

Accessories.......................................................................................................................140

.......................................................................................................................141

Circuit Breakers............................................................................................................142

...................................................................................................................................142

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Introduction

For PowerPact the Schneider Electric website,

This catalog introduces legacy thermal-magnetic circuit breakers, magnetic only circuit breakers, and molded case switches. Most of the legacy devices are obsolete but will be in service for many years. Catalog topics include the following:

H-, J-, L-, M-, P- and R-Frame circuit breakers see class 611 and 612 catalogs on

• Construction standards

• Ratings and tripping characteristics

• Catalog numbers used when ordering (to specify the circuit breakers and accessories used with it)

• Return and exchange policies

The frame size sections contain application information on thermal-magnetic and magnetic only circuit breakers and molded case switches. They are presented in subsections based on their amperage ratings as shown below.

• 100 A Frame

• 225 / 250 A Frame

• 400 A Frame

• 600 A Frame

• 800 A Frame

• 1000 A Frame

• 1200 A Frame

• 2000 / 2500 A Frame

• Magnetic Only

• Molded Case Switches

The “Accessories” section contains the accessories used with thermal-magnetic circuit breakers, magnetic only circuit breakers and molded case switches. Ordering information for the accessories is also provided.

Circuit breakers are designed to protect electrical systems from damage caused by overloads, short circuits, and ground faults. A molded case circuit breaker is defined by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association and enclosing housing of insulated material, designed to open and close a circuit by non-automatic means, and to open the circuit automatically on a predetermined overcurrent, without injury to itself when properly applied within its rating.”

(NEMA®) as, “... a device assembled as an integral unit in supporting

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Molded Case Circuit Breaker Types

This catalog discusses the following types of molded case circuit breakers:

— Thermal-magnetic, including current limiting circuit breakers

) circuit breakers

brand current limiting circuit breakers are

circuit breakers to limit both peak current and I2t let-

FIL

Current Limiting

Circuit Breaker

— Magnetic only (Mag-Gard

— Molded case switches

• Thermal-Magnetic Molded Case Circuit Breakers

Thermal-magnetic molded case circuit breakers are the most common overcurrent protection devices. Their primary functions are to provide a means to manually open a circuit and automatically open a circuit under overload or short circuit conditions. Thermal-magnetic circuit breakers use bimetals and electromagnetic assemblies to provide overcurrent protection. Their characteristic inverse time tripping under overload conditions is ideally suited for many applications varying from residential to heavy industrial loads. For higher level (short circuit) overcurrents, instantaneous trip characteristics allow molded case circuit breakers to interrupt with no intentional delay.

• Current Limiting Circuit Breakers

Current limiting circuit breakers are used for overcurrent protection and switching on ac systems where high fault currents may be encountered. They have permanent trip units containing individual thermal and magnetic trip elements in each pole like thermal-magnetic circuit breakers. But they go one step further by limiting the amount of current that normally passes through a circuit breaker during a severe fault on the circuit being protected. Schneider Electric designed to take advantage of the electromagnetic repulsion created by closely spaced, parallel contact arms carrying current in opposite directions. This repulsion, intensified by an “O” shaped magnet surrounding the contact arms, causes the contacts to blow open in less than one millisecond under fault conditions above 10 to 15 times the handle rating of the circuit breaker. This high speed contact separation enhances the ability of the I-Limiter through energy. UL circuit breakers.

The following steps describe the short circuit interrupting process of current limiting circuit breakers at fault levels within the current limiting range:

1. Contacts Part—The electromagnetic repulsion between the contact arms exceeds the spring force that holds the contact arms together. The repulsion blows the contact open.

2. Limited Peak Current Reached—The intense magnetic field inside the “O” shaped magnet forces the arc (between the opening contacts) into the stack plates.

3. Limiter Latch Holds Contacts Open—After Ip has been reached, the current must then be driven to zero. At the same time this occurs, a specially designed limiter latch holds the contacts open until interruption is complete.

4. Interruption Complete—To complete interruption, the arc voltage is sustained at a high enough level to overcome source voltage and thereby drive the current to zero (complete interruption). This requires a rapid rise in arc resistance and is accomplished by maintaining arc length while quickly cooling the arc. Cooling the arc causes a loss of ionization which increases arc resistance.

requires that peak current and I2t let-through curves be available for current limiting

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FAL

Magnetic Only

Circuit Breaker

KHL

Automatic Molded

Case Switch

Legacy Thermal-Magnetic / Magnetic Only Molded Case Circuit Breakers

• Magnetic Only Circuit Breakers

Mag-Gard magnetic only circuit breakers comply with National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for providing motor circuit protection when installed as part of a listed combination controller having motor overload protection.

Mag-Gard instantaneous trip circuit breakers (often referred to as motor circuit protectors) are similar in construction to thermal-magnetic circuit breakers. They are designed as disconnect devices for use in combination with motor starters. Mag-Gard circuit breakers are built without thermal detection elements (bimetals), therefore, they provide short circuit protection only. Mag-Gard circuit breakers have an adjustable amperage pick up so they can be set to open instantaneously at current values slightly above the motor starting inrush current. This setting coordinates the pick-up time-current response of the Mag-Gard with the overload relay of the starter to give the best possible motor protection. According to the 2002 NEC for the starting current of the motor, the setting of an instantaneous trip circuit breaker shall be permitted to be increased but shall in no case exceed 1300 percent of the motor full-load current for other than Design E motors or Design B energy efficient motors and no more than 1700 percent of full-load motor current for Design E motors or Design B energy efficient motors. Trip settings above 800 percent for other than Design E motors or Design B energy efficient motors and above 1100 percent for Design E motors or Design B energy efficient motors shall be permitted where the need has been demonstrated by engineering evaluation. In such cases, it shall not be necessary to first apply an instantaneous-trip circuit breaker at 800 percent or 1100 percent.” Current interrupting ratings for these UL recognized components are established in combination with motor starters and properly sized overload relays and contactors. Mag-Gard circuit breakers are tested in combination with Schneider Electric starters per UL Standard 845.

• Molded Case Switches

Molded case switches are intended for use as disconnect devices only. UL Standard 489 requires molded case switches to be protected by a thermal-magnetic circuit breaker (or fuse) of equivalent rating. Molded case switches are labeled with their appropriate withstand ratings. Withstand rating is defined as the maximum current, at rated voltage, that the molded case switch will withstand, without damage, when protected by a circuit breaker (or fuse) with an equal continuous current rating.

Automatic molded case switches are similar in construction to thermal-magnetic circuit breakers, except that the thermal detection element is not present. These switches open instantaneously at a non-adjustable, factory preset, magnetic trip point calibrated to protect only the molded case construction, they are more compact than conventional disconnect switches and accept electrical accessories for added flexibility.

The following molded case switches are available from Schneider Electric:

Table 1: Molded Case Switches

, “Where the setting specified in Table 430.52 is not sufficient

Circuit Breaker Frame Type

FH 100 A Frame

QB, QD, QG, QJ

See Class 612, 613, and 734 catalogs for other PowerPact and MasterpactTM circuit breakers.

KH 250 A Frame

LH 400 A Frame

MH 600-1000 A Frame

NC 1200 A Frame

PH 2000 A Frame

PC 2500 A Frame

70–250 A Frame

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Internal Operating Mechanisms

The following mechanisms allow the circuit breaker to operate:

— Thermal trip

— Magnetic trip

— Push-to-trip button

— Shunt trip

— Undervoltage trip

Note: Shunt trip and undervoltage trip are described in the Accessories section.

• Tripping Mechanism

The tripping mechanism is an assembly within the circuit breaker frame that causes the circuit breaker to open automatically under sustained overload, short circuit, or high level ground fault conditions.

The tripping mechanisms in two and three-pole circuit breakers operate such that an overcurrent on any given pole of the circuit breaker will cause all poles of the circuit breaker to open simultaneously. A thermal and magnetic factory calibration test (with current) is performed on each pole of every circuit breaker manufactured by Schneider Electric.

The sensing system of a thermal-magnetic circuit breaker is an integral part of the circuit breaker that continually monitors the current flowing through the circuit breaker. It detects abnormal current conditions and, depending on the magnitude of the current, initiates an inverse-time or an instantaneous tripping response. This action causes the tripping mechanism to open the circuit breaker contacts and interrupt current flow. The speed of the tripping process must be controllable and inversely matched to the severity of the overcurrent. The ability of a particular circuit breaker to interrupt a given level of overcurrent depends on the sensitivity of the circuit breaker.

Thermal-magnetic circuit breakers have two tripping elements.

• Thermal Trip

The molded case circuit breaker thermal trip element is a root means squared (RMS) sensing device. The bimetal thermal element is constructed from metals of dissimilar rates of expansion bonded together. The thermal portion responds to overloads by reacting to the heat generated both by the current flowing through the circuit breaker and by the heat contribution from the ambient conditions. The bending force of the bimetal causes the circuit breaker to trip. The deflection of the bimetal is predictable as a function of current and time. This is the inverse time tripping characteristics of the thermal element (i.e., the tripping time decreases as the magnitude of the current increases).

Schneider Electric calibrates the thermal elements for a specific amperage rating, and they are not field adjustable. The thermal trip elements are calibrated for 104 °F (40 °C) ambient temperature per UL Standard 489.

Figure 1: Thermal Trip Condition

Normal Condition Thermal Trip Condition

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• Magnetic Trip

The magnetic (instantaneous) trip element uses an electromagnetic assembly, in series with the load current, to trip the circuit breaker instantaneously (with no intentional delay) at or above a predetermined current value. During a short circuit of significant magnitude, the high level current passing through the conductor rapidly increases the magnetic field of the electromagnet which attracts the armature. As the armature is drawn toward the electromagnet, it initiates an unlatching action and opens the circuit breaker contacts.

Figure 2: Magnetic Tip Condition

Normal Condition Magnetic Trip Condition

• Line and Load Connections

Thermal-magnetic circuit breakers, magnetic only circuit breakers, and molded case switches are provided with factory installed UL listed mechanical-type aluminum alloy lugs suitable for either aluminum or copper wire. In addition to mechanical lugs, Schneider Electric can supply copper mechanical lugs, aluminum or copper Versa-Crimp connectors. Circuit breakers can be ordered without lugs to accept bus connections.

compression lugs, and power distribution

Figure 3: Mechanical and Versa-Crimp Lugs

Schneider Electric also offers I-Line circuit breakers, which feature plug-on connectors. They are designed for easy installation and removal of the circuit breakers in our exclusive I-Line panelboards. I-Line circuit breakers use “blow-on” type connectors. In case of a short circuit, in the circuit being protected, the increased magnetic flux causes the plug-on connectors to grasp the panelboard bus bars even tighter. These connectors are an integral part of the I-Line circuit breakers, as is the circuit breaker mounting bracket.

• Push-To-Trip Button

Push-to-Trip is a standard feature of Schneider Electric molded case circuit breakers that allows the circuit breaker to be manually tripped without exposure to live parts. The Push-to-Trip button is located on the face of each molded case circuit breaker for ease of periodic operation.

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International I/O (ON/OFF) markings appear on the face of each Schneider Electric molded case circuit breaker and molded case switch in addition to the standard ON/OFF markings to indicate handle position. When tripped, the handle assumes a center position. To reset the breaker, the handle is moved to the OFF position and then to the ON position. During normal on/off operation, the handle opens and closes the circuit breaker contacts but does not exercise the tripping mechanism. Schneider Electric suggests that the circuit breaker’s tripping mechanism be exercised at least annually. Use of the Push-to-Trip system will also check:

— Alarm circuits

— Emergency circuits

— Motor sequencing operations

For maintenance information, application and field testing guides, contact the local Schneider Electric Customer Information Center at

Circuit Breaker Tripping Characteristics

The tripping characteristics of thermal-magnetic molded case circuit breakers can be represented by a characteristic tripping curve that plots tripping time versus current level. The curve shows the amount of time required for a circuit breaker to trip for currents ranging from minor overloads to maximum interrupting capacity.

• Thermal Tripping Characteristics

The left-hand portion of a tripping curve displays the circuit breaker’s thermal response. On low level overcurrents, up to the magnetic tripping level, thermal tripping occurs when a bimetal in the circuit breaker responds to heat associated with overcurrent. The bimetal deflects, unlatching the mechanism, which causes the circuit breaker contacts to open. The larger the overcurrent, the faster the circuit breaker operates to open the circuit (inverse time).

• Magnetic Tripping Characteristics

Figure 4: FI Characteristic Tripping Curve

The right hand portion of a tripping curve displays the magnetic tripping response of the circuit breaker. This takes place when overcurrents of sufficient magnitude operate an internal magnetic armature that unlatches the tripping mechanism. Magnetic tripping occurs with no intentional delay.

For example, the FI circuit breaker time current characteristic tripping curve shows the tripping response of the circuit breaker for currents ranging from minor overloads to maximum interrupting capacity.

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• Circuit Breaker Coordination

To determine what level of coordination exists between molded case circuit breakers, a comparison of circuit breaker characteristic tripping curves is necessary.

A coordination study is an organized effort to achieve optimum electrical distribution system protection by determining the appropriate frame sizes, ampere ratings, and settings of overcurrent protective devices. When an overcurrent within the coordination limits occurs in a distribution system, only the protective device nearest the overload or fault opens. Lack of coordination between overcurrent devices can result in upstream devices opening and interrupting electrical distribution in other parts of the system.

• Let-through Current Curves

Figure 5: Maximum Instantaneous Let-through Current

Let-through current curves show the extent to which a current limiting circuit breaker limits the peak current that could flow during a short circuit. On these curves, the slanting straight lines marked 15%, 25% and 45% power factor show the maximum theoretical peak currents that could flow in a faulted circuit having that particular short circuit power factory—with NO current limiting device in the circuit.

Short circuits which produce high fault currents typically are associated with low short circuit power factors; that is, high X/R ratios. Since different portions of a system will exhibit various available fault levels and power factors associated with those levels, UL has established that the following power factors be used in short circuit testing:

Table 2: Power Factors in Short Circuit Testing

Since the peak current let-through curves for the I-Limiter current limiting circuit breakers were derived from tests at the current levels and power factors indicated, the degree of current limitation is expressed by the differential between the maximum available peak current and the actual test letthrough peak current.

The curves extend from the threshold of current limitation through the maximum interrupting rating of the current limiting circuit breaker.

Test Current RMS Symmetrical (Amperes) Power Factor (%)

10,000 or Less 45–50

10,000–20,000 25–30

Over 20,000 15–20

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Figure 6: Maximum Let-through I

Construction

Thermal-magnetic circuit breakers are manufactured and tested according to the following standards and files:

• Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Listed to UL489 Standard, File E10027,

• National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) AB-1 Standard,

• Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Certified to CSA C22.2 No. 5-02 Standard, File LR7551,

• International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60947-2 Standard,

• Federal Specification W-C-375B/GEN as Class 11a, 11b; 12a, 12b; and 13a, 13b.

Magnetic only circuit breakers are manufactured and tested according to the following standards and files:

• Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Recognized to UL489 Standard, File E10027,

• Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Certified to CSA C22.2 No. 5-02 Standard, File LR32390.

Molded case switches are manufactured and tested according to the following standards and files:

• Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Listed to UL489 Standard, File E33117 or E87159,

• Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Certified to CSA C22.2 No. 5-02 Standard, File LR32390

or LR40970.

Note: Circuit breakers are to be applied by guidelines detailed in the NEC and other local electrical codes.

• Specifications

Cases for molded case circuit breakers are constructed of a glass-reinforced insulating material that provides high dielectric strength. Current carrying components are isolated from the handle and accessory mounting area. The handle position indicates whether the circuit breaker is OFF, ON or tripped.

Schneider Electric molded case circuit breakers:

• Have common tripping of all poles,

• Are equipped with a Push-To-Trip button to manually trip the circuit breaker,

• Can be mounted and operated in any position,

• Are fully tested, UL listed, CSA certified, and IEC rated for reverse connection without restrictive

“LINE” or “LOAD” markings.

t Energy

Let-through I circuit breaker limits energy let-through under short circuit conditions. The theoretical I current can be calculated. At 100,000 A rms, this would be 83 x 10

seconds for ½ cycle if NO CURRENT LIMITING DEVICE WERE IN THE CIRCUIT. In contrast, the curves show that with the same level of 100,000 rms symmetrical short circuit amperes available, the 100 A current limiting circuit breaker would limit the energy flow

0.62 x 10 240 volts.

t curves show the extent to which the current limiting

t let-through of symmetrical sinusoidal

6 A2

seconds at 480 volts or 0.27 x 106 A2 seconds at

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• Tripping System

Schneider Electric thermal-magnetic molded case circuit breakers have a permanent trip unit that contains a factory preset thermal trip element and a magnetic trip element in each pole. The thermal trip element is rms sensing. In circuit breakers with frame sizes greater than 100 A, the magnetic trip element is field adjustable. A single adjustment simultaneously adjusts the instantaneous trip point in each pole.

• Terminations

All factory installed mechanical type lugs are UL listed to accept solid or stranded conductors and can be used with wire rated at 60° C (sized according to the NEC 140 °F (60 °C) temperature rating). 167 °F (75 °C) and 90° C (sized according to the NEC 167 °F (75 °C) temperature rating). Most molded case circuit breakers are UL listed to accept field installable mechanical type and compression type lugs.

• UL Requirements

A UL label on a Schneider Electric molded case circuit breaker indicates that the circuit breaker meets the requirements of UL Standard 489 for circuit breakers.

A UL label also means the production procedure is monitored by UL inspectors for continuing conformance to UL performance requirements. These requirements are based on sound engineering principles, research, records of test and field experience, and information gathered from users and inspection authorities. These requirements are subject to revision as necessary.

• UL HACR Type

All UL 489 listed molded case circuit breakers are HACR type.

UL 489 Test Procedures

• Limited Available Fault Current Tests

UL requires a series of tests on a single set of sample circuit breakers for compliance with UL Standard 489. The tests for thermal-magnetic circuit breakers are described below.

Since molded case switches are derivatives of molded case circuit breakers, some testing of switches is identical to that for circuit breakers. These tests include a 600% overload performance test:

— 200% Thermal Calibration

Each pole of the circuit breaker must trip within a specified time limit when carrying 200% of its continuous current rating.

— 135% Thermal Calibration

With all poles connected in series, the circuit breaker must trip within a specified time limit when carrying 135% of its continuous current rating.

— Magnetic Calibration

If the circuit breaker has an adjustable magnetic tripping means, then it must trip within a specified percentage of the marked tripping current.

— Overload

The circuit breaker is operated making and breaking 600% of its continuous current rating, but not less than 150 A.

For circuit breakers through 1600 A, the number of 600% operations is 50. For larger circuit breakers to 4000 A, the number of operations is 25.

— Temperature Rise

While carrying 100% of rated current at a 104 °F (40 °C) ambient temperature and mounted in open air, the circuit breaker is checked for temperature rise on a wring terminal. The temperature on the terminal shall not exceed a 122 °F (50 °C) rise above ambient temperature and must be within specified limits.

— Endurance

The circuit ibreaker must successfully complete the following number of switching operations.

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Table 3: Circuit Breaker Endurance

Frame Size

Amperes

0–100 6,000 4,000

101–225 4,000 4,000

226–600 1,000 5,000

601–800 500 3,000

801–2500 500 2,000

2501–4000 400 1,100

— Calibration Retest

Both the 200% and 135% thermal calibration tests are repeated.

Full Load

Operations

No Load

Operations

• Short Circuit

For circuit breakers rated 240 Vac and higher, two short circuit tests per pole and one test with all poles connected in series is performed. For example, a three-pole circuit breaker receives seven short circuit tests.

For circuit breakers rated 120/240 Vac, three tests are made with all poles connected in series.

The circuit breaker is connected to the test circuit using wire correctly sized for the rating of the circuit breakers. The line leads are not more than four feet in length and the load leads are not more than 10 inches in length.

Note: Successful testing requires that the current be interrupted while monitoring the integrity of the line-end load connection.

• Trip Out

The 200% thermal calibration test is repeated following the short circuit tests:

— Dielectric

The circuit breaker must withstand, for one minute, twice its rated voltage plus 1000 Vac:

— between line and load terminals with the circuit breaker open, that is, with the circuit breaker in

the tripped and off positions,

— between terminals of opposite polarity with the circuit breaker closed, and

— between live parts and the overall enclosure with the circuit breaker both open and closed.

No conditioning of the circuit breaker can take place during or between these tests. There also can be no failure of functional parts at the conclusion of the sequences.

• High Available Fault Current Tests

After qualifying a set of circuit breakers to the standard tests, a manufacturer can have additional circuit breaker samples tested on higher than standard available fault currents.

The following performance requirements apply:

— 200% Thermal Calibration

Each pole of the circuit breaker must trip within a specified time limit when carrying 200% of its continuous current rating.

— Short Circuit

With the load side terminals connected by 10-inch lengths of specified cable, the circuit breaker is exposed to a short circuit current for a set time interval. After safe interruption, the circuit breaker is reset and closed again on the short circuit.

— 250% Thermal Calibration

Each pole of the circuit breaker must trip within a specified time limit when carrying 250% of its continuous current rating.

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— Dielectric Withstand

The circuit breaker is subjected to twice its rated voltage, but not less than 900 Vac.

When the sample circuit breaker passes these tests, circuit breakers of the same construction can be marked or labeled with the higher current interrupting rating.

• Switching Duty

The switching duty (SWD) listing applies only to 15 A and 20 A circuit breakers rated at 277 Vac or less. The circuit breakers are subjected to specified temperature rise tests at predetermined periods during the endurance operations.

• Performance Requirements for Magnetic Trip Only Circuit Breakers

Design performance verification is tested as follows:

1. Verification of calibration

2. Overload

3. Temperature rise

4. Mechanical and electrical endurance

5. Limited fault current

6. Re-verification of calibration

7. Dielectric

Ratings for Molded Case Circuit Breakers

Molded case circuit breakers are selected by their ratings. The ratings must meet or exceed the parameters of the electrical system on which they are used.

• Voltage Rating

A circuit breaker may be rated either for alternating current (ac) or direct current (dc) system applications. The established voltage rating of a circuit breaker is based on design parameters such as clearance of current carrying parts and dielectric withstand tests both through air and over surfaces. Voltage ratings indicate the maximum voltage for the electrical system on which the circuit breaker can be applied. UL Standard 489 recognizes the following ratings:

Table 4: UL Standard 489 Recognized Voltage Ratings

Volts for Alternating

Current (ac)

120 125

120/240 125/250

240 250

277 600

480Y/277

480 —

600 —

A circuit breaker can be rated for either ac or dc system applications or both. Circuit breaker voltage ratings must be equal to or greater than the nominal voltage of the electrical system on which they are used.

Paragraph 240.85 of the 2002 NEC states that a circuit breaker must be applied in the following manner:

240.85—A circuit breaker with a straight voltage rating, such as 240 V or 480 V, shall be permitted to be applied in a circuit in which the nominal voltage between any two conductors does not exceed the circuit breaker’s voltage rating. A two-pole circuit breaker shall not be used for protecting a three-phase, corner-grounded delta circuit unless the circuit breaker is marked 1Ø–3Ø to indicate such suitability.

Volts for Direct

Current (dc)

—

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A circuit breaker with a slash rating, such as 120/240 V or 480Y/277 V, shall be permitted to be applied in a solidly grounded circuit where the nominal voltage of any conductor to ground does not exceed the lower of the two values of the circuit breaker’s voltage rating and the nominal voltage between any two conductors does not exceed the higher value of the circuit breaker’s voltage rating.

FPN: Proper application of molded case circuit breakers on 3-phrase systems, other than solidly grounded WYE, particularly on corner grounded delta systems, considers the circuit breakers’ individual pole-interrupting capability.

• Continuous Current Rating

The continuous current rating (or handle rating) of a circuit breaker is defined by NEMA as: “The maximum direct current or rms current, in amperes, at rated frequency which a device or assembly will carry continuously without exceeding the specified limits of observable temperature rise.” Continuous current amperage ratings established by the 2002 NEC, paragraph 240.6 are: 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 125, 150, 175, 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800, 1000, 1200, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000, 4000, 5000, and 6000 A.

Paragraph 210.20 (A) and 215.3 of the 2002 NEC states:

210.20 (A)—Where a branch circuit supplies continuous loads or any combination of continuous and noncontinuous loads, the rating of the overcurrent device shall not be less than the noncontinuous load plus 125 percent of the continuous load.

Exception: Where the assembly, including the overcurrent devices protecting the branch circuit(s), is listed for operation at 100 percent of its rating, the ampere rating of the overcurrent device shall be permitted to be not less than the sum of the continuous load plus the noncontinuous load.

215.3—Feeders shall be protected against overcurrent in accordance with the provisions of Part I of Article 240. Where a feeder supplies continuous loads or any combination of continuous and noncontinuous loads, the rating of the overcurrent device shall not be less than the noncontinuous load plus 125 percent of the continuous load.

Exception No. 1: Where the assembly, including the overcurrent devices protecting the feeder(s), is listed for operation at 100 percent of its rating, the ampere rating of the overcurrent device shall be permitted to not less than the sum of the continuous load plus the noncontinuous load.

Exception No. 2: Overcurrent protection for feeders over 600 volts, nominal, shall comply with Prt IX of Article 240.

NEC defines a continuous load as: “A load where the maximum current is expected to continue for three hours or more.”

UL Standard 489 states that circuit breakers must carry 100% of their continuous current rating indefinitely (without tripping) at 104 °F (40 °C) in free air. Thermal-magnetic circuit breakers are sized per the NEC for 80% continuous current ratings in the intended enclosure. The continuous current rating is indicated on the front of each circuit breaker.

• Interrupting Ratings

Schneider Electric thermal-magnetic molded case circuit breakers can be standard interrupting, high interrupting, extra high interrupting, and time current limiting in construction and are UL listed for the interrupting ratings as shown below.

UL recognizes component combinations (circuit breaker / circuit breaker and fuse / circuit breaker) for series connected interrupting ratings. All series rated combinations are marked on the end use equipment along with the statement, “Caution—Series Rated System.”

For 100% rated applications, see Class 602, 611, 612, and 613 catalogs for more information.

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Table 5: UL Listed Interrupting Ratings in kA (RMS Symmetrical Amperes)

Ampacity Catalog Prefix Maximum Voltage

UL Listed Interrupting ratings (in kA)

240 Vac 480 Vac 600 Vac 125 Vdc 250 Vdc 500 Vdc

Standard Interrupting

600 Vac

15–100 FA

70–250 KA 600 Vac 42 25 22 10 10 —

125–600 LA 600 Vac 42 30 22 10 10 —

300–1000 MA 600 Vac 42 30 22 10 10 —

600–1200 NA 600 Vac 100 50 25 — — —

600–2000 PA 600 Vac 65 50 42 — — —

High Interrupting

15–100 FH 600 Vac 65 25 18 50 50 —

70–250 KH 600 Vac 65 35 25 50 50 —

125–400 LH 600 Vac 65 35 25 50 50 —

300–1000 MH 600 Vac 65 65 25 50 50 —

600–2000 PH 600 Vac 125 100 65 — — —

15–100 FH-DC 500 Vdc — ————20

70–250 KH-DC 500 Vdc — ————20

125–400 LH-DC 500 Vdc — ————20

300–1000 MH-DC 500 Vdc — ————20

600–2500 PA-DC 500 Vdc — ————25

Extra High Interrupting

15–100 FC 480 Vac 100 65 ————

110–250 KC 480 Vac 100 65 ————

300–600 LC 600 Vac 100 65 35 — — —

600–1200 NC 600 Vac 125 100 65 — — —

1600–2500 PC 600 Vac 125 100 65 — — —

Current Limiting

20–100 FI 600 Vac 200 200 100 — — —

110–250 KI 600 Vac 200 200 100 — — —

300–600 LI 600 Vac 200 200 100 — — —

Note: These ratings apply to I-Line circuit breakers and circuit breakers with or without lugs.

480 Vac

240 Vac

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The ampere interrupting rating (AIR) of a circuit breaker is the highest current at rated voltage that the circuit breaker is intended to interrupt under standard test conditions. The interrupting rating is shown on the faceplate of the circuit breaker for each voltage level that the circuit breaker can use. Circuit breakers are selected with interrupting ratings equal to or greater than the available short circuit current at the point where the circuit breaker is applied in the system. Circuit breaker interrupting ratings are commonly expressed in rms symmetrical amperes. The industry standardization on rms symmetrical ampere ratings takes into account asymmetrical current conditions by specifying a power factor in the test circuit.

Figure 7: Circuit Breaker Faceplate Label

• Ambient Temperature Rating

To meet the requirements of UL Standard 489, CSA, and IEC, molded case circuit breakers are designed, built and calibrated for use on 50/60 Hertz (Hz) ac systems in a 104 °F (40 °C) ambient temperature.

The ambient temperature is the temperature of the air surrounding a circuit breaker. Thermal-magnetic circuit breakers are temperature sensitive devices, and their rated continuous current carrying capacity is based on a UL specified 104 °F (40 °C) calibration temperature. The ambient temperature can affect the thermal (overload) tripping characteristics of thermal-magnetic circuit breakers. When applying the circuit breaker at a temperature other than 104 °F (40 °C) , it may be necessary to rerate the circuit breaker to compensate for ambient conditions. Conductors are sized using the ampacity rerating factors shown in NEC Table 310-16 when designating systems for ambient temperatures other than 104 °F (40 °C).

Thermal-magnetic circuit breakers use bimetal strips that bend in response to temperature changes. Current flowing through the circuit breaker creates most of the heat that causes the tripping action. The ambient temperature surrounding the circuit breaker either adds to or subtracts from this available heat.

• Re-rating of Thermal-Magnetic Circuit Breakers for Ambient Conditions

Schneider Electric thermal-magnetic circuit breakers are to be applied in ambient temperatures within a range of 14 to 104 °F (-10 °C to 60 °C). These re-rating guidelines should be followed:

1. At ambient temperatures between 77—104 °F (25—40 °C), no rerating is necessary.

2. At ambient temperatures between 14—75 °F (-10—24 °C), thermal-magnetic circuit breakers carry more than their continuous current rating without tripping. Wire and equipment damage can result if they are not in the same low ambient environment as the circuit breaker.

If closer protection of the equipment and wire is required, the increased current carrying capacity of the circuit breaker at the lower ambient temperature should be taken into consideration.

3. At ambient temperatures between 106—140 °F (41—60 °C) thermal-magnetic circuit breakers carry less than their continuous current rating and must be carefully selected to prevent nuisance tripping.

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The following procedure is used to determine the continuous current carrying capacity of a thermalmagnetic circuit breaker at ambient temperature other than 104 °F (40 °C) (see data bulletin Determining Current Carrying Capacity in Special Applications for more information):

1. Refer to the ambient rerating curves for the circuit breaker type.

2. Select the curve for the specific amperage rating of the circuit breaker involved. Note in the figure, below, that the curve crosses the 104 °F (40 °C) ambient temperature line at the circuit breaker’s UL listed continuous current rating (handle rating).

3. Follow this curve to the ambient temperature in which the circuit breaker is to be installed.

4. Read the continuous current carrying capacity at this left axis point.

5. Apply any other applicable factors, such as 80% loading per the NEC.

Figure 8: LA Circuit Breaker Ambient Rerating Curves

For example, this figure shows the ambient rerating curves for the LA thermal-magnetic circuit breaker. Determine the continuous current carrying capacity of a 400 A LA circuit breaker applied at 104 °F (40 °C) by finding 40 on the horizontal axis and reading up to the 400 A curve. The circuit breaker carries 400 A, which is its rated capacity. If the circuit breaker is used on a continuous load (3 hours or more). Paragraph 220-10b of the NEC requires that loading not exceed 80% of the rating (400 A x 80 = 320 A).

• Frequency Rating

The standard rated frequency for circuit breakers is 60 Hz, but Schneider Electric circuit breakers can be applied on 50 Hz systems without thermal or magnetic re-rating. Other frequencies can affect the thermal, magnetic and short circuit tripping characteristics of circuit breakers.

Applying thermal-magnetic circuit breakers at frequencies above 50/60 Hz requires special consideration of the effects of high frequency on circuit breaker tripping characteristics. Thermal and magnetic operations must be treated separately.

• Thermal Tripping Performance

At frequencies below 60 Hz, the thermal rerating of thermal-magnetic circuit breakers is negligible. However, at frequencies above 60 Hz, thermal rerating is required. High frequency operation causes abnormal heat rise in the current carrying parts because of the skin effect. One of the most common frequency applications is at 400 Hz.

For example, when applying a 200 A kA circuit breaker on a 400 Hz system, the circuit breaker’s current carrying capacity is as follows:

• Non-continuous loads (less than three hours): The kA circuit breaker may be applied at 0.92 of its

• Continuous loads (3 hours or more): Paragraph 220-10b of the NEC requires that circuit breaker’s

rating, or 184 A.

loading does not exceed 80% of its rating when used for continuous loads.

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(Unless the circuit breaker is rated for operation at 100% of its rating). Therefore, the current carrying capacity of a 200 A kA circuit breaker operating under continuous load at 400 Hz would be 200 x 0.92 x 0.80 = 147 A.

Figure 9: 400 Hz Thermal Rerating Multiplier

At frequencies above 60 Hz, the interrupting capacity of thermal-magnetic circuit breakers is less than the 60 Hz interrupting capacity. Unless specifically marked on 400 Hz systems, the interrupting capacity of Schneider Electric circuit breakers is reduced to 1/10th of the 60 Hz interrupting capacity.

• Magnetic Tripping Performance

Figure 10: 60 Hz Current Multipliers

At frequencies above 60 Hz, more current is necessary to magnetically trip a circuit breaker than at 60 Hz. The figure below shows the multipliers of 60 Hz current that it takes to magnetically trip a circuit breaker when applied at various frequencies. For example, at 60 Hz it takes 1000 A to magnetically trip a 200 A KA circuit breaker at its low setting. At 400 Hz it takes 2600 A (2.6 multiplier) to magnetically trip the same circuit breaker.

• Rerating for Direct Current

Trip curves provide complete time-current characteristics of circuit breakers when applied on ac systems only. Thermal-magnetic circuit breakers (1000 A frame or less) on dc systems retain their thermal tripping characteristics, but a multiplier must be applied to the ac magnetic trip level to determine an equivalent dc trip level.

Below is a list of multipliers for the dc magnetic trip level of each type of thermal-magnetic circuit breaker:

Table 6: Rerating Multipliers for Direct Current

Circuit Breaker Magnetic Trip Level Multiplier

FA/FH/FC 1.15

KA/KH/KC

LA/LH

MA/MH

For example, the equivalent dc magnetic trip levels for a 200 A kA circuit breaker would be:

1. ac Hi Setting = 2000 A + 20%.

2. dc Hi Setting = 2000 A x 1.15 = 2300 A + 20%.

3. ac Lo Setting = 1000 A + 25%.

4. dc Lo Setting = 1000 A x 1.3 = 1300 A + 25%.

Hi Setting 1.15

Lo Setting 1.3

Hi Setting 1.2

Lo Setting 1.3

Hi Setting 1.1

Lo Setting 1.2

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UL Listed 500 Vdc Rated Circuit Breakers

Schneider Electric has UL listed dc thermal-magnetic circuit breakers specifically designed for use on ungrounded dc systems having a maximum short circuit (loaded) voltage of 500 Vdc or a maximum floating (unloaded) voltage of 600 Vdc.

This UL listed dc rating is available on FH. KH, LH, MH and PA molded case circuit breakers. Specific time current characteristic tripping curves are available for these applications.

Return and Exchange Policy

Molded case circuit breakers are factory sealed and no internal inspection or maintenance is required under normal conditions. Important: DO NOT OPEN THE SEALED CASE. Opening of the sealed case voids the UL label and the Schneider Electric warranty.

All damaged or used circuit breakers should be replaced as a unit and returned to the factory for inspection. Upon receipt of the circuit breaker, Schneider Electric performs a thorough inspection of the circuit breaker and issues a test report (on request). Unused circuit breakers and circuit breakers returned for inspection must be returned as instructed by the local Schneider Electric Customer Care Center.

Circuit breakers sent to the factory for inspection or testing are not returned. Schneider Electric offers a new circuit breaker and allows a credit for the circuit breaker that was returned. Price and credit allowances for all replacements of molded case circuit breakers and trip units are determined by Class, as follows.

• Class I

New circuit breakers that have been broken by handling or assembling, by other than Schneider Electric, or in transit and have not been in service.

— Allowance

A replacement circuit breaker is furnished and billed at list price minus the regular discount. When the circuit breaker in need of repair is returned, a credit allowance (42% of the billing price minus any transportation paid by Schneider Electric) is issued against the invoice of the replacing order.

• Class II

New circuit breakers that meet factory inspection standards and are interchangeable electrically and physically with standard units of current manufacture.

• Class III

Inoperative circuit breakers.

• Class IV

Exchange of permanent trip circuit breakers (KA, LA, MA or NA) furnished in lieu of circuit breakers specified with interchangeable trip. These circuit breakers can be identified by a label stating they are subject to this exchange policy.

— Allowance

A replacement circuit breaker is furnished at the list price minus the regular discount. When the unused circuit breaker is returned, a credit (in the amount of the billing price minus 20% restocking charge and any transportation paid by Schneider Electric) is issued.

— Allowance

A replacement circuit breaker is furnished at the list price minus the regular discount. Upon return of the circuit breaker claimed inoperative, full credit is issued on the basis of the replacement cost plus any transportation costs paid by the customer.

Examination by Customer Care must substantiate the claimed inoperative nature of the material returned.

— Allowance

A replacement circuit breaker within the same frame size, but of a different trip rating than that exchanged, is furnished at the lowest recognized competitive list price for a trip unit of the same frame size and trip rating minus the regular discount. This exchange arrangement requires that the replaced circuit breaker be returned to Schneider Electric.

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Catalog Numbers

Square D brand circuit breakers by Schneider Electric are ordered by a catalog number that includes the breaker family, description, poles, voltage rating, amperage rating and suffix.

The table below shows a typical catalog number broken down by components. For example, FAL36050V2100, can be broken down as follows:

Table 7: Catalog Numbers

Components Description

FA 100 A frame circuit breaker

L Circuit breaker with lugs on both ends

3 Number of poles

6 Voltage rating

050 Continuous current amperage rating (handle rating)

V and 2100 V indicates the Visi-Blade feature and the 2100 indicates a

factory installed contact alarm. These two components are the suffix

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Table 8: Breakdown of Typical Catalog Number

Circuit Breaker Family

FY - 30 A Frame

FA - 100 A Frame

KA - 250 A Frame

LA - 400 A Frame

MA 1000 A Frame

NA - 1200 A Frame

Description

NO LETTER - (I-Line) Plug-on Circuit Breaker

B - (I-Line) Bolt-on Circuit Breaker (400 A frame maximum)

F - Terminal Pads Only (No Lugs)

L - Lugs on Both Ends (Merchandised - Universal Circuit Breaker)

P - Lugs OFF End Only

R - Plug-on Circuit Breaker (I-Line Type DO with Plug-on Line and Load connectors)

Poles

1 - One-Pole

2 - Two-pole

3 - Three-Pole

Voltage Rating

2 - 240 Vac

4 - 480 Vac

6 - 600 Vac

Ampere Rating

015–090 - 15–90 A Rating

100–900 - 100–900 A Rating

1000–1200 - 1000–1200 A Rating

000 or 0000 - Molded Case Switch

000X or 000XX - Molded Case Switch

Suffix

The suffix indicates a special feature of the circuit breaker.

A, B, C - indicated I-Line Phase Connections

CV - Indicates Visi-Blade

M - Indicates Automatic Molded Case Switch

XXM - Indicated Instantaneous Trip Only (Mag-Gard) (i.e., 18M is 300-1100 A adjustable trip range)

XXT - Indicates adjustable magnetic trip with responsive thermal (mining circuit breakers)

G - Indicates Ground Fault Shunt Trip accessory

XXXX - I.e., 2100 Indicates a factory installed accessory

Note:

“A” is replaced by letter “H” for High Interrupting

“A” is replaced by letter “C” for Extra High Interrupting

“A” is replaced by letter “I” for Current Limiting. (FA, KA. LA circuit breakers only)

FA L36 050 V 2100

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Table 9: PowerPact Q-frame Catalog Numbering System

Number Segment Character Description Q BL32250 4 2L W

Circuit Breaker Family Q

B 10 kA

Circuit Breaker Type (Interrupting Rating)

Connection Type

Poles

240 Volts Only 2

Continuous Current Rating (Amperes)

I-Line Phasing

Special Ambient C A = 50 C

Control Taps L

Termination Options T

Special Features Y

See Class 611, 612, 613, and 734 catalogs for other PowerPact and Masterpact circuit breakers.

May be collapsed if none.

May be collapsed if none. May be multiple options.

D 25 kA

G 65 kA

J 100 kA

A I-Line

E Bolt-on I-Line

F No lugs (Bus Connection)

L Lugs on both ends

M Lugs on ON (I) end only

P Lugs on OFF (O) end only

2 Two-pole

3 Three-pole

100

110

125

150

175

200

225

250

000 S 22 = Switch (QB only)

1 = AB

2 = AC

Two-pole

Three-pole

3 = BA

4 = BC

5 = CA

6 = CB

None = ABC

6 = CBA

U = Control taps applied to ON (I) end

V = Control taps applied to OFF (O) end

W = Control taps applied to both ends

M = Lugs applied to OFF (O) end; studs with nuts and washers threaded onto ON (I) end

N = Lugs applied to ON (I) end; studs applied to OFF (O) end (nuts/washers in bag, supplied)

P = Studs applied to ON (I) end; Lugs applied to OFF (O) end (nuts/washers in bag, supplied)

S = Studs on BOTH ends (nuts/ washers in bag, supplied)

D = Calibration test report supplied

F =Fungus treatment

P = Handle Padlock Attachment, ON (I) or OFF (O) position

Q = Handle Padlock Attachment, OFF (O) position only

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100 Ampere Frame

This section provides specific information on Schneider Electric 100 A frame thermal-magnetic molded case circuit breakers. For more information, see the “Introduction” in this catalog.

Description

Table 10: Description of 100 A Frame Circuit Breakers

Circuit Breaker Description

FA/FH

FY 15–30 A, 277 Vac, 50/60 Hz, one-pole

Applications

• FI current limiting circuit breakers are used for electrical systems where high fault currents can occur.

• FA/FH, FC, and FI circuit breakers are used in industrial enclosures, panelboards, switchboards,

busway plug-in units, combination starters, or motor control centers.

• FY thermal-magnetic circuit breakers are used in I-Line panelboards and switchboards.

15–100 A, 600 Vac, 50/60 Hz,

250 Vdc, One-, two- and three-pole

15–100 A, 480 Vac, 50/60 Hz,

two- and three-pole

20–100 A, 600 Vac 50/60 Hz,

two- and three-pole

Table 11: 100 A Frame Interrupting Ratings

Catalog Number

Prefix

No. of Poles

Unit

Mount

FAL 240

Vac

FAL 480

Vac

FAL 600

Vac

FHL

FHL-DC

FCL FC 2, 3 20–100 100 100 65 65 — — — — 22a 10/2.5

FIL FI 2, 3 20–100 200 200 200 200 100 — — — 16a 6/1.5

Separate UL rating available for 240 Vac and 480 Vac grounded B single phase systems. Circuit breakers must be ordered with 5861 suffix.

UL listed 500 Vdc rating for use on ungrounded systems. Must be connected three-poles in series. Consult the Schneider Electric Customer Care Center for additional information

Note: For IEC 60947-2 rated S-line ratings, not UL listed, see Supplemental Digest.

I-Line 120 240

FY 1 15–30 18 14 14 — — — — — 11a, 13b 10/2.5

FA 240

Vac

FA 480

Vac

FA 600

Vac

2, 3

— 3 — —— — ————20K — —

Cont.

Ampere

AC Volts - RMS Symmetrical Amperes DC Volts

Rating

15–100

15–30

35–100

15–100

UL Listed Interrupting Rating (kA)

480Y/

277

—

480 600 125 250 500 415/240

—

Federal Specs.

W-C-375B/GEN

—

11a

11b, 12b

11a, 12a, 13a

13b

18a

13a

22a

IEC 60947-2

Icu/Ics (kA) AC Voltage

10/2.5

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Selection Data

FAL One-pole

15–100 A

FAL/FHL Two-pole

15–100 A

FAL/FHL/FCL Three-pole

15–100 A

Table 12: 100 A Frame Unit Mount Circuit Breakers

Ampere

Rating

FAL Standard Interrupting

100

FAL Standard Interrupting

100

FAL Standard Interrupting

100

FCL two-pole circuit breaker built using three-pole module.

AC Magnetic Trip

Settings Amperes

Hold Trip 120 Vac 240 Vac 240 Vac

275

400

830

800

900

Hold Trip 277 Vac/125 Vdc 480 Vac/250 Vdc 480 Vac/250 Vdc

275

400

800

900

Hold Trip 600 Vac/250 Vdc 600 Vac/250 Vdc

275

400

800

900

600

850

1450

1700

600

850

1450

1700

600

850

1450

1700

One-pole

Catalog No.

FAL12015

FAL12020

FAL12025

FAL12030

FAL12035

FAL12040

FAL12045

FAL12050

FAL12060

FAL12070

FAL12080

FAL12090

FAL12100

FAL14015

FAL14020

FAL14025

FAL14030

FAL14035

FAL14040

FAL14045

FAL14050

FAL14060

FAL14070

FAL14080

FAL14090

FAL14100

—

Two-Pole

Catalog No.

FAL22015

FAL22020

FAL22025

FAL22030

FAL22035

FAL22040

FAL22045

FAL22050

FAL22060

FAL22070

FAL22080

FAL22090

FAL22100

FAL24015

FAL24020

FAL24025

FAL24030

FAL24035

FAL24040

FAL24045

FAL24050

FAL24060

FAL24070

FAL24080

FAL24090

FAL24100

FAL26015

FAL26020

FAL26025

FAL26030

FAL26035

FAL26040

FAL26045

FAL26050

FAL26060

FAL26070

FAL26080

FAL26090

FAL26100

Three-Pole

Catalog No.

FAL32015

FAL33020

FAL32025

FAL32030

FAL32035

FAL32040

FAL32045

FAL32050

FAL32060

FAL32070

FAL32080

FAL32090

FAL32100

FAL34015

FAL34020

FAL34025

FAL34030

FAL34035

FAL34040

FAL34045

FAL34050

FAL34060

FAL34070

FAL34080

FAL34090

FAL34100

FAL36015

FAL36020

FAL36025

FAL36030

FAL36035

FAL36040

FAL36045

FAL36050

FAL36060

FAL36070

FAL36080

FAL36090

FAL36100

Standard Lug Kit

Wire Range

AL50FA

#14-#4 Cu or

#12-#4 AI

AL100FA

#14-#1/0 Cu or

#12-#1/o AI

AL50FA

#14-#4 Cu or

#12-#4 AI

AL100FA

#14-#1/0 Cu or

#12-#1/o AI

AL50FA

#14-#4 Cu or

#12-#4 AI

AL100FA

#14-#1/0 Cu or

#12-#1/o AI

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FIL Two- and Three-pole

20–100 A

Table 12: 100 A Frame Unit Mount Circuit Breakers

Ampere

Rating

FHL High Interrupting

100

FCL Extra High Interrupting

100

FIL I-Limiter Current Limiting

100

FCL two-pole circuit breaker built using three-pole module.

Rated 277 Vac 15 and 20 A FY circuit breakers are rated for switching duty (SWD). 15, 20, 25, and 30 A FA I-Line circuit breakers

are also available (no SWD rating).

FCL two-pole circuit breaker built using three-pole module.

AC Magnetic Trip

Settings Amperes

Hold Trip 277 Vac/125 Vdc 600 Vac/250 Vdc 600 Vac/250 Vdc

275

400

800

900

Hold Trip 480 Vac

275

400

800

900

Hold Trip 600 Vac 600 Vac

275

400

800

600

850

1450

1700

600

850

1450

1700

600

850

1700

One-pole

Catalog No.

FHL16015

FHL16020

FHL16025

FHL16030

FHL16035

FHL16040

FHL16045

FHL16050

FHL16060

FHL16070

FHL16080

FHL16090

FHL16100

—

Two-Pole

Catalog No.

FHL26015

FHL26020

FHL26025

FHL26030

FHL26035

FHL26040

FHL26045

FHL26050

FHL26060

FHL26070

FHL26080

FHL26090

FHL26100

FCL24015

FCL24020

FCL24025

FCL24030

FCL24035

FCL24040

FCL24045

FCL24050

FCL24060

FCL24070

FCL24080

FCL24090

FCL24100

FIL26020

FIL26030

FIL26040

FIL26050

FIL26060

FIL26070

FIL26080

FIL26090

FIL26100

Three-Pole

Catalog No.

FHL36015

FHL36020

FHL36025

FHL36030

FHL36035

FHL36040

FHL36045

FHL36050

FHL36060

FHL36070

FHL36080

FHL36090

FHL36100

480 Vac

FCL34015

FCL34020

FCL34025

FCL34030

FCL34035

FCL34040

FCL34045

FCL34050

FCL34060

FCL34070

FCL34080

FCL34090

FCL34100

FIL36020

FIL36030

FIL36040

FIL36050

FIL36060

FIL36070

FIL36080

FIL36090

FIL36100

Standard Lug Kit

Wire Range

AL50FA

#14–#4 Cu or

#12–#4 AI

AL100FA

#14–#1/0 Cu or

#12–#1/0 AI

CU30FA

#14–#10 Cu

AL100FA4

#14–#3 Cu or

#12–#1 AI

AL50FA

1-#14–#4 Cu or

1-#12–#4 AI

AL100FA

1-#14–#1/0 Cu or

1-#12–#1/0 AI

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Table 13: 100 A Frame I-Line Circuit Breakers

FY/ FA/FH One-pole

1-1/2 in. Mounting Height

FA/FH Two-pole

3 in. Mounting Height

Ampere

Rating

AC Magnetic Trip

Settings Amperes

One-pole1

Catalog No.

Two-Pole

Catalog No.

Three-Pole

Catalog No.

Standard Lug Kit

Wire Range

FA Standard Interrupting

Hold Trip 240 Vac 240 Vac

100

275

400

830

800

900

600

850

1450

1700

—

FA22015( )

FA22020( )

FA22025( )

FA22030( )

FA22035( )

FA22040( )

FA22045( )

FA22050( )

FA22060( )

FA22070( )

FA22080( )

FA22090( )

FA22100( )

FA32015

FA33020

FA32025

FA32030

FA32035

FA32040

FA32045

FA32050

FA32060

FA32070

FA32080

FA32090

FA32100

AL50FA

1-#14–#4 Cu or

1-#12–#4 AI

AL100FA

1-#14–#1/0 Cu or

1-#12–#1/0 AI

FA Standard Interrupting

Hold Trip 277 Vac/125 Vdc 480 Vac/250 Vdc 480 Vac/250 Vdc

100

275

400

800

900

600

850

1450

1700

FY14015( )

FY14020( ) FY14025( )

FY14030( )

FA14035( )

FA14040( )

FA14045( )

FA14050( )

FA14060( )

FA14070( )

FA14080( )

FA14090( )

FA14100( )

FA24015( )

FA24020( )

FA24025( )

FA24030( )

FA24035( )

FA24040( )

FA24045( )

FA24050( )

FA24060( )

FA24070( )

FA24080( )

FA24090( )

FA24100( )

FA34015

FA34020

FA34025

FA34030

FA34035

FA34040

FA34045

FA34050

FA34060

FA34070

FA34080

FA34090

FA34100

AL50FA

1-#14–#4 Cu or

1-#12–#4 AI

AL100FA

1-#14–#1/0 Cu or

1-#12–#1/0 AI

FA Standard Interrupting

Hold Trip 600 Vac/250 Vdc 600 Vac/250 Vdc

100

FCL two-pole circuit breaker built using three-pole module.

Rated 277 Vac 15 and 20 A FY circuit breakers are rated for switching duty (SWD). 15, 20, 25, and 30 A FA I-Line circuit breakers

are also available (no SWD rating).

Rated 277 Vac, 125 Vdc except FY, which has no dc rating. 15–30 A breakers suitable for use with 140 or 167 °F (60 or 75 °C)

conductors. 35-100 A circuit breakers are suitable for use with 167 °F (75 °C) conductors.

275

400

800

900

600

850

1450

1700

—

FA26015( )

FA26020( )

FA26025( )

FA26030( )

FA26035( )

FA26040( )

FA26045( )

FA26050( )

FA26060( )

FA26070( )

FA26080( )

FA26090( )

FA26100( )

FA36015

FA36020

FA36025

FA36030

FA36035

FA36040

FA36045

FA36050

FA36060

FA36070

FA36080

FA36090

FA36100

AL50FA

1-#14–#4 Cu or

1-#12–#4 AI

AL100FA

1-#14–#1/0 Cu or

1-#12–#1/0 AI

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Table 13: 100 A Frame I-Line Circuit Breakers (continued)

FA/FH Three-pole

FC Two- and Three-pole

4-1/2 in. Mounting Height

FI Two- and Three-pole

4-1/2 in. Mounting Height

Ampere

Rating

FH High Interrupting

100

FC Extra High Interrupting

100

FI I-Limiter Current Limiting

100

One and two-pole circuit breaker catalog numbers are completed by adding the required phase connection letters as a suffix to the catalog number.

Rated 277 Vac 15 and 20 A FY circuit breakers are rated for switching duty (SWD). 15, 20, 25, and 30 A FA I-Line circuit breakers are also available (no SWD rating).

Rated 277 Vac, 125 Vdc except FY, which has no dc rating. 15–30 A breakers suitable for use with 140 or 167 °F (60 or 75 °C) conductors. 35-100 A circuit breakers are suitable for use with 167 °F (75 °C) conductors.

AC Magnetic Trip

Settings Amperes

Hold Trip 277 Vac/125 Vdc 600 Vac/250 Vdc 600 Vac/250 Vdc

275

400

800

900

Hold Trip 480 Vac 480 Vac

275

400

800

900

Hold Trip 600 Vac 600 Vac

275

400

800

600

850

1450

1700

600

850

1450

1700

600

850

1700

One-pole1

Catalog No.

FH16015( )

FH16020( )

FH16025( )

FH16030( )

FH16035( )

FH16040( )

FH16045( )

FH16050( )

FH16060( )

FH16070( )

FH16080( )

FH16090( )

FH16100( )

—

Two-Pole

Catalog No.

FH26015( )

FH26020( )

FH26025( )

FH26030( )

FH26035( )

FH26040( )

FH26045( )

FH26050( )

FH26060( )

FH26070( )

FH26080( )

FH26090( )

FH26100( )

FC24015( )

FC24020( )

FC24025( )

FC24030( )

FC24035( )

FC24040( )

FC24045( )

FC24050( )

FC24060( )

FC24070( )

FC24080( )

FC24090( )

FC24100( )

FI26020( )

FI26030( )

FI26040( )

FI26050( )

FI26060( )

FI26070( )

FI26080( )

FI26090( )

FI26100( )

Three-Pole

Catalog No.

FH36015

FH36020

FH36025

FH36030

FH36035

FH36040

FH36045

FH36050

FH36060

FH36070

FH36080

FH36090

FH36100

FC34015

FC34020

FC34025

FC34030

FC34035

FC34040

FC34045

FC34050

FC34060

FC34070

FC34080

FC34090

FC34100

FI36020

FI36030

FI36040

FI36050

FI36060

FI36070

FI36080

FI36090

FI36100

Standard Lug Kit

Wire Range

AL50FA

1-#14–#4 Cu or

1-#12–#4 AI

AL100FA

1-#14–#1/0 Cu or

1-#12–#1/0 AI

CU30FA4

1-#14–#10 Cu

AL100FA4

1-#14–#3 Cu or

1-#12–#1 AI

AL50FA

1-#14–#4 Cu or

1-#12–#4 AI

AL100FA

1-#14–#1/0 Cu or

1-#12–#1/0 AI

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Dimensions

Figure 11: FAL, FHL, FCL 100 A Frame

( )

()

( )

()

( )

FCL two-pole circuit breaker dimension is the same as a three-pole circuit breaker.

( )

Dimensions:

in.

(mm)

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Figure 12: FIL 100 A Frame

( )

Dimensions:

in.

(mm)

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Tripping Curves

FA/FH/FC FAMILY MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 650-1

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

FA 480 1

FC 240 2, 3

FC 480 2, 3

FA 600 2, 3

FA, FH 600 1

120 Vac maximum.

277 Vac maximum.

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Continuous

Ampere Rating

15–25

overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during

Maximum AC

Voltage

240 1

Number of Poles

, 2, 3

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0650TC0001 December 2000 Drawing No. B48095-650-01 (Replaces 0650TC9001)

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FA/FH/FC FAMILY MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

Circuit Breaker

120 Vac maximum.

277 Vac maximum.

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 650-2

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Prefix

FA 480 1

FC 240 2, 3

FC 480 2, 3

FA 600 2, 3

FH 600 1

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

240 1

Number of Poles

, 2, 3

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0650TC0002 December 2000 Drawing No. B48095-650-02 (Replaces 0650TC9002)

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FA/FH/FC FAMILY MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 650-3

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

FA 480 1

FC 240 2, 3

FC 480 2, 3

FA 600 2, 3

FH 600 1

120 Vac maximum.

277 Vac maximum.

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Continuous

Ampere Rating

35–60

Maximum AC

Voltage

240 1

Number of Poles

, 2, 3

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0650TC0003 December 2000 Drawing No. B48095-650-03 (Replaces 650-3,

dated April, 1990)

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FA/FH/FC FAMILY MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

Circuit Breaker

120 Vac maximum.

277 Vac maximum.

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 650-4

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Prefix

FA 480 1

FC 240 2, 3

FC 480 2, 3

FA 600 2, 3

FH 600 1

Continuous

Ampere Rating

60–80

Maximum AC

Voltage

240 1

Number of Poles

, 2, 3

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0650TC0004 December 2000 Drawing No. B48095-650-04 (Replaces 0650TC9004)

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FA/FH/FC FAMILY MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 650-5

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

FA 480 1

FC 240 2, 3

FC 480 2, 3

FA 600 2, 3

FH 600 1

120 Vac maximum.

277 Vac maximum.

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Continuous

Ampere Rating

90 & 100

Maximum AC

Voltage

240 1

Number of Poles

, 2, 3

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0650TC0005 December 2000 Drawing No. B48095-650-05 (Replaces 0650TC9005)

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MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

I-LIMITER CURRENT LIMITING CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 820-5

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

FI 20–30 600 2, 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0820TC0005 December 2000 Drawing No. B48095-820-05 (Replaces 0820TC8505)

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I-LIMITER CURRENT LIMITING CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 820-6

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

FI 35–50 600 2, 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0820TC0006 December 2000 Drawing No. B48095-820-06 (Replaces 0820TC8506)

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MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

I-LIMITER CURRENT LIMITING CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 820-7

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

FI 60–100 600 2, 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Pol

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0820TC0007 December 2000 Drawing No. B48095-820-07 (Replaces 0820TC8507)

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FY THERMAL-MAGNETIC MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 651-1

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

FY 15–25 277 1

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0651TC9201 Drawing No. B48095-651-01

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MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

FY THERMAL-MAGNETIC MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 651-2

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

FY 30 277 1

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0651TC9202 Drawing No. B48095-651-02

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Let-through Curves

I-LIMITER CURRENT LIMITING CIRCUIT BREAKERS

FI 100 A Frame at 240, 480 and 600 Vac, 3Ø

20 A

Curve No. 820-1 Peak Let-Through Current I

Peak Let-Through Current (Amperes)

development and UL test programs.

and 820-2 Let-Through I2t

Curve No. 820-1

Maximum

Based on typical values obtained throughout the circuit breaker

Available Short Circuit Current (RMS Symmetrical Amperes)

)

Seconds x 10

t (Amperes

Let-Through I

development and UL test programs.

Curve No. 820-2

Maximum

Based on maximum values obtained throughout the circuit breaker

Available Short Circuit Current (RMS Symmetrical Amperes)

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I-LIMITER® CURRENT LIMITING CIRCUIT BREAKERS

FI 100 A Frame at 240, 480 and 600 Vac, 3Ø

Curve No. 820-3 Peak Let-Through Current I

Peak Let-Through Current (Amperes)

development and UL test programs.

25–100 A

and 820-4 Let-Through I2t

Curve No. 820-3

Maximum

Based on typical values obtained throughout the circuit breaker

Available Short Circuit Current (RMS Symmetrical Amperes)

)

Seconds x 10

t (Amperes

Let-Through I

development and UL test programs.

Curve No. 820-4

Maximum

Based on maximum values obtained throughout the circuit breaker

Available Short Circuit Current (RMS Symmetrical Amperes)

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225 / 250 Ampere Frame

This section provides specific information on Schneider Electric 225 / 250 A frame thermal-magnetic molded case circuit breakers. For more information, see the “Introduction” in this catalog.

Description

Table 14: Description of 225 / 250 A Frame Circuit Breakers

Circuit

Breaker

QB, QD, QG, QJ 100–225 A, 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, two- and three-pole.

KA/KH 70–250 A, 600 Vac, 50/60 Hz two- and three-pole

KC 110–250 A, 480 Vac 50/60 Hz, two- and three-pole

110–250 A, 600 Vac, 50/60 Hz, two- and three-pole

Description

current limiting

Applications

• KI current limiting circuit breakers are used for electrical systems where high fault currents can

occur.

• KA/KH, KC and KI circuit breakers are used in industrial enclosures, panelboards, switchboards,

busway plug-in units, combination starters and motor control centers.

• QB, QD, QG, QJ (250 A Q-frame) circuit breakers are used in individual enclosures, metering

devices, panelboards 225 A maximum I-Line, and switchboards.

Table 15: 250 A PowerPact Q-frame Interrupting Ratings (225 A I-Line)

Catalog

Number Prefix

No. of

Poles

Unit

Mount

QBM

QMP

QDM

QGM

QGP

I-Line 120

QBL

QBA

QBE

QBF

QDL

QDA

QDP

QDF

QGL

QGF

QJL

QJM

QJP

QJF

See Class 611, 612, 613, and 734 catalogs for other PowerPact and Masterpact circuit breakers.

225 A I-Line.

QDE

QGA

QGE

QJA

QJE

Cont.

Ampere

AC Volts - RMS Symmetrical Amperes DC Volts

Rating

70–250

3 — — 10 — — — — — — 12b 10/5

70–250

3 — — 25 — — — — — — 14b 10/5

70–250

3 — — 65 — — — — — — 15b 10/5

70–250

3 70–250

— — 10 — — — — — — 12b 10/5

— — 25 — — — — — — 14b 10/5

— — 65 — — — — — — 15b 10/5

— — 100 — — — — — — 15b 10/5

208Y/120 Vac: 100 kA — — — — — — 10/5

UL Listed Interrupting Rating (kA)

120/

240

480Y/

277

480 600 125 250 500 415/240

IEC 60947-2

Icu/Ics (kA)

Federal Specs.

AC Voltage

W-C-375B/GEN

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Table 16: 250 A Frame Interrupting Ratings

Catalog

Number Prefix

No. of

Poles

Unit

Mount

KHL

KHL-DC

I-Line 120

KAL KA 2, 3 70–250 42 42 42 25 25 22 10 10 — 19a, 20a 10/2.5

KCL KC 2, 3 110–250 100 100 100 65 65 — — — — 23a 65/65

KIL KI 2, 3 110–250 200 200 200 200 200 100 — — — 16a 130/65

Separate UL rating available for 240 Vac and 480 Vac grounded B single phase systems. Circuit breakers must be ordered with 5861 suffix.

UL listed 500 Vdc rating for use on ungrounded systems. Must be connected three-poles in series. Consult the Schneider Electric Customer Care Center for additional information

2, 3 70–250 65 65 65 35 35 25 10 10 — 23a 10/2.5

—3 — ————————20 — —

Cont.

Ampere

Rating

AC Volts - RMS Symmetrical Amperes DC Volts

UL Listed Interrupting Rating (kA)

120/

240

480Y/

277

480 600 125 250 500 415/240

Federal Specs.

W-C-375B/GEN

IEC 60947-2

Icu/Ics (kA) AC Voltage

Selection Data

Table 17: 250 A Frame Unit Mount Circuit Breakers

KAL/KHL Two- and

Three-pole

70–250 A

Ampere Rating

KAL Standard Interrupting

100

110

125

150

175

200

225

250

KHL High Interrupting

100

110

125

150

175

200

225

250

UL magnetic trip setting tolerances are -20% /+30% (Low) and -20% /+30% (High) from the nominal values shown.

AC Magnetic Trip Settings

Amperes

Low High 600 Vac/250 Vdc 600 Vac/250 Vdc

350

400

450

500

550

625

750

875

1000

1125

1250

Low High 600 Vac/250 Vdc 600 Vac/250 Vdc

350

400

450

500

550

625

750

875

1000

1125

1250

700

800

900

1000

1100

1250

1500

1750

2000

2250

2500

700

800

900

1000

1100

1250

1500

1750

2000

2250

2500

Two-Pole

Catalog No.

KAL26070

KAL26080

KAL26090

KAL26100

KAL26110

KAL26125

KAL26150

KAL26175

KAL26200

KAL26225

KAL26250

KHL26070

KHL26080

KHL26090

KHL26100

KHL26110

KHL26125

KHL26150

KHL26175

KHL26200

KHL26225

KHL26250

Three-Pole

Catalog No.

KAL36070

KAL36080

KAL36090

KAL36100

KAL36110

KAL36125

KAL36150

KAL36175

KAL36200

KAL36225

KAL36250

KHL36070

KHL36080

KHL36090

KHL36100

KHL36110

KHL36125

KHL36150

KHL36175

KHL36200

KHL36225

KHL36250

Standard Lug Kit Wire

Range

AL250KA

1-#6-350 kcmil

AL250KA

1-#6-350 kcmil

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Table 17: 250 A Frame Unit Mount Circuit Breakers (continued)

KIL Two- and Three-pole

110–250 A

Ampere Rating

KCL Extra High Interrupting

110

125

150

175

200

225

250

KIL I-Limiter Current Limiting

110

125

150

175

200

225

250

UL magnetic trip setting tolerances are -20% /+30% (Low) and -20% /+30% (High) from the nominal values shown.

AC Magnetic Trip Settings

Amperes

Low High 480 Vac 480 Vac

550

625

750

875

1000

1125

1250

Low High 600 Vac 600 Vac

550

625

750

875

1000

1125

1250

1100

1250

1500

1750

2000

2250

2500

1100

1250

1500

1750

2000

2250

2500

Two-Pole

Catalog No.

KCL24110

KCL24125

KCL24150

KCL24175

KCL24200

KCL24225

KCL24250

KIL26110

KIL26125

KIL26150

KIL26175

KIL26200

KIL26225

KIL26250

Three-Pole

Catalog No.

KCL34110

KCL24125

KCL34150

KCL34175

KCL34200

KCL34225

KCL34250

KIL36110

KIL36125

KIL36150

KIL36175

KIL36200

KIL36225

KIL36250

Standard Lug Kit Wire

Table 18: 250 A Frame I-Line Circuit Breakers

Range

AL250KA

1-#6-350 kcmil

AL250KI

1-1/0-350 kcmil

AL250KA

1-#6-350 kcmil

AL250KI

1-1/0-350 kcmil

KA Two- and Three-pole

70–250 A

4-1/2 in. Mounting Height

Ampere Rating

KA Standard Interrupting

100

110

125

150

175

200

225

250

UL magnetic trip setting tolerances are -20% /+30% (Low) and -20% /+30% (High) from the nominal values shown.

Two-pole circuit breaker catalog numbers are completed by adding required phase connection letters as a suffix to the catalog

number.

AC Magnetic Trip Settings

Amperes

Low High 600 Vac/250 Vdc 600 Vac/250 Vdc

350

400

450

500

550

625

750

875

1000

1125

1250

700

800

900

1000

1100

1250

1500

1750

2000

2250

2500

Two-Pole

Catalog No.

KA26070( )

KA26080( )

KA26090( )

KA26100( )

KA26110( )

KA26125( )

KA26150( )

KA26175( )

KA26200( )

KA26225( )

KA26250( )

Three-Pole

Catalog No.

KA36070

KA36080

KA36090

KA36100

KA36110

KA36125

KA36150

KA36175

KA36200

KA36225

KA36250

Standard Lug Kit Wire

Range

AL250KA

1-#6-350 kcmil

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Table 18: 250 A Frame I-Line Circuit Breakers (continued)

KI Two- and Three-pole

110–250 A

4-1/2 in. Mounting Height

Ampere Rating

KH High Interrupting

100

110

125

150

175

200

225

250

KC Extra High Interrupting

110

125

150

175

200

225

250

KI I-Limiter Current Limiting

110

125

150

175

200

225

250

UL magnetic trip setting tolerances are -20% /+30% (Low) and -20% /+30% (High) from the nominal values shown.

Two-pole circuit breaker catalog numbers are completed by adding required phase connection letters as a suffix to the catalog number.

AC Magnetic Trip Settings

Amperes

Low High 600 Vac/250 Vdc 600Vac/250Vdc

350

400

450

500

550

625

750

875

1000

1125

1250

Low High 480 Vac 480 Vac

550

625

750

875

1000

1125

1250

Low High 600 Vac 600 Vac

550

625

750

875

1000

1125

1250

700

800

900

1000

1100

1250

1500

1750

2000

2250

2500

1100

1250

1500

1750

2000

2250

2500

1100

1250

1500

1750

2000

2250

2500

Two-Pole

Catalog No.

KH26070( )

KH26080( )

KH26090( )

KH26100( )

KH26110( )

KH26125( )

KH26150( )

KH26175( )

KH26200( )

KH26225( )

KH26250( )

KC24110( )

KC24125( )

KC24150( )

KC24175( )

KC24200( )

KC24225( )

KC24250( )

KI26110( )

KI26125( )

KI26150( )

KI26175( )

KI26200( )

KI26225( )

KI26250( )

Three-Pole

Catalog No.

KH36070

KH36080

KH36090

KH36100

KH36110

KH36125

KH36150

KH36175

KH36200

KH36225

KH36250

KC34110

KC34125

KC34150

KC34175

KC34200

KC34225

KC34250

KI36110

KI36125

KI36150

KI36175

KI36200

KI36225

KI36250

Standard Lug Kit Wire

Range

AL250KA

1-#6-350 kcmil

AL250KA

1-#6-350 kcmil

AL250KI

1-1/0-350 kcmil

AL250KA

1-#6-350 kcmil

AL250KI

1-1/0-350 kcmil

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Dimensions

Figure 13: KAL, KHL, KCL, KIL 250 A Frame

( )

Dimensions:

in.

(mm)

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Tripping Curves

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

KA/KH FAMILY MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 655-1

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

KA/KH 70–100 600 2, 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 655-1 May 1985

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KA/KH FAMILY MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 655-2

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

KA/KH 110–150 600 2, 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0655TC8502 Drawing No. B48095-655-02

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KA/KH FAMILY MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 655-3

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

KA/KH 175–250 600 2, 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0655TC8803 Drawing No. B48095-655-03

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KC FAMILY MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 655-4

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

110–225

Maximum AC

Voltage

240

480

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

2, 3

TIME IN SECONDS

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0655TC0004 December 2000 Drawing No. B48095-655-04 (Replaces 0655TC8904)

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KC FAMILY MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 655-5

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient col start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

250

Maximum AC

Voltage

240

480

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Pole

2, 3

TIME IN SECONDS

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0655TC0005 December 2000 Drawing No. B48095-655-05 (Replaces 0655TC8905)

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KH FAMILY MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 655-6

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit

Breaker Prefix

KH 170C 125 500 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Circuit

Breaker Suffix

Continuous

Ampere

Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of

Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0655TC8906 Drawing No. B48095-655-06

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I-LIMITER CURRENT LIMITING CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 825-3

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

KI 110–225 600 2, 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0825TC0003 December 2000 Drawing No. B48095-825-03 (Replaces 0825TC8503)

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I-LIMITER CURRENT LIMITING CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 825-4

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

KI 250 600 2, 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0825TC0004 December 2000 Drawing No. B48095-825-04 (Replaces 0825TC8504)

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PowerPact Tripping Curves

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

POWERPACT Q-FRAME MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 734-4

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

QB, QD, QG, QJ

QB, QD, QG 240 3

QJ 208Y/120 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

240 2

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

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POWERPACT® Q-FRAME MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 734-5

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

QB, QD, QG, QJ

QB, QD, QG 240 3

QJ 208Y/120 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

240 2

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

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POWERPACT® Q-FRAME MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 734-6

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

QB, QD, QG, QJ

QB, QD, QG 240 3

QJ 208Y/120 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

240 2

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

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POWERPACT® Q-FRAME MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 734-7

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

QB, QD, QG, QJ

QB, QD, QG 240 3

QJ 208Y/120 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

100

Maximum AC

Voltage

240 2

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

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CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 734-8

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

QB, QD, QG, QJ

QB, QD, QG 240 3

QJ 208Y/120 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

110–150

Maximum AC

Voltage

240 2

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

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CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 734-9

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

QB, QD, QG, QJ

QB, QD, QG 240 3

QJ 208Y/120 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

175–225

Maximum AC

Voltage

240 2

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

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CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 734-10

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

QB, QD, QG, QJ

QB, QD, QG 240 3

QJ 208Y/120 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

250

Maximum AC

Voltage

240 2

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

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Let-through Curves

KI 250 A Frame at 240, 480 and 600 Vac, 3Ø

110–250 A

Curve No. 825-1 Peak Let-Through Current I

Peak Let-Through Current (Amperes)

development and UL test programs.

and 825-2 Let-Through I2t

Curve No. 825-1

Maximum

Based on maximum values obtained throughout the circuit breaker

)

Seconds x 10

t (Amperes

Let-Through I

development and UL test programs.

Curve No. 825-2

Maximum

Based on maximum values obtained throughout the circuit breaker

Available Short Circuit Current (RMS Symmetrical Amperes)

Curve No. 0825TC0002 December 2000

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I-LIMITER CURRENT LIMITING CIRCUIT BREAKERS KI Series 2 250 A Frame at 240, 480 and 600 Vac, 3Ø

Curve No. 825-5 Peak Let-Through Current I

Peak Let-Through Current (Amperes)

development and UL test programs.

110–250 A

and 825-6 Let-Through I2t

Curve No. 825-5

Maximum

Based on maximum values obtained throughout the circuit breaker

Available Short Circuit Current (RMS Symmetrical Amperes)

)

Seconds x 10

t (Amperes

Let-Through I

development and UL test programs.

Maximum

Based on maximum values obtained throughout the circuit breaker

Curve No. 825-6

Curve No. 0825TC9601 Drawing No. B48095-825-06

Available Short Circuit Current (RMS Symmetrical Amperes)

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600 Ampere Frame

This section provides specific information on Schneider Electric 600 A frame thermal-magnetic molded case circuit breakers. For more information, see the “Introduction” in this catalog.

Description

Table 19: Description of 600 A Frame Circuit Breakers

Circuit Breakers Description

LC/LI

Applications

LC and LI circuit breakers are used in industrial enclosures, panelboards, switchboards, busway plug-in units, combination starters and motor control centers.

Table 20: 600 A Frame Interrupting Ratings

300–600 A, 600 Vac, 50/60 Hz, two-

and three-pole

Catalog Number

Prefix

No. of

Poles

Unit

Mount

LCL LC 2, 3 300–400 — 100 — 65 35 — — — 23a 65/65

LCL LC 2, 3 450–600 — 100 — 65 35 — — — 23a 65/50

I-Line 120 240

LIL LI 2, 3 300–600 — 200 — 200 100 — — — 23a —

Cont.

Ampere

Rating

AC Volts - RMS Symmetrical Amperes DC Volts

UL Listed Interrupting Rating (kA)

480Y/

277

480 600 125 250 500 415/240

Federal Specs.

W-C-375B/GEN

IEC 60947-2

Icu/Ics (kA) AC Voltage

Selection Data

Table 21: 600 A Frame Unit Mount Circuit Breakers

AC Magnetic Trip Settings

Amperes

Low High 600 Vac 600 Vac

1500

1750

2000

2250

2500

3000

Low High 600 Vac/250 Vdc 600 Vac/250 Vdc

1500

1750

2000

2250

2500

3000

3200

4200

3200

4200

LCL/LIL

Two- and Three-pole

Ampere Rating

LCL Extra High Interrupting

300

350

400

450

500

600

LIL I-Limiter Current Limiting

300

350

400

450

500

600

UL magnetic trip setting tolerances are -20% /+30% (Low) and -20% /+30% (High) from the nominal values shown.

Two-Pole

Catalog No.

LCL26300

LCL26350

LCL26400

LCL26450

LCL26500

LCL26600

LIL26300

LIL26350

LIL26400

LIL26450

LIL26500

LIL26600

Three-Pole

Catalog No.

LCL36300

LCL36350

LCL36400

LCL36450

LCL36500

LCL36600

LIL36300

LIL36350

LIL36400

LIL36450

LIL36500

LIL36600

Standard Lug Kit Wire

Range

AL600Li35

2-#1-350 kcmil

AL600LI5

2-4/0-500 kcmil

AL600LI35

2-#1-350 kcmil

AL600LI5

2-4/0-500 kcmil

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Table 22: 600 A I-Line Mount Circuit Breakers

Ampere Rating

LC Extra High Interrupting

300

350

400

450

500

600

LI I-Limiter Current Limiting

300

350

400

450

500

600

Two-pole circuit breaker catalog numbers are completed by adding required phase connection letters as a suffix to the catalog number.

UL magnetic trip setting tolerances are -20% /+30% (Low) and -20% /+30% (High) from the nominal values shown.

AC Magnetic Trip Settings

Amperes

Low High 600 Vac 600 Vac

1500

1750

2000

2250

2500

3000

Low High 600 Vac/250 Vdc 600 Vac/250 Vdc

1500

1750

2000

2250

2500

3000

3200

4200

3200

4200

Two-Pole

Catalog No.

LC26300( )

LC26350( )

LC26400( )

LC26450( )

LC26500( )

LC26600( )

li26300( )

li26350( )

li26400( )

LI26450( )

LI26500( )

LI26600( )

Three-Pole

Catalog No.

LC36300

LC36350

LC36400

LC36450

LC36500

LC36600

li36300

li36350

li36400

LI36450

LI36500

LI36600

Standard Lug Kit Wire

Range

AL600Li35

2-#1-350 kcmil

AL600LI5

2-4/0-500 kcmil

AL600Li35

2-#1-350 kcmil

AL600LI5

2-4/0-500 kcmil

Dimensions

Figure 14: LCL, LIL 600 A Frame

( )

Dimensions:

in.

(mm)

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Tripping Curves

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

LC THERMAL-MAGNETIC MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

SERIES 3

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 660-12

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

LC 450

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

240 600

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

2, 3

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0660TC0212 March 2002 Drawing No. B48095-660-12

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SERIES 3

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 660-13

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

LC 500

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

240 600

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

2, 3

TIME IN SECONDS

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0660TC0213 March 2002 Drawing No. B48095-660-13

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LC THERMAL-MAGNETIC MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

SERIES 3

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 660-14

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

LC 600

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

240 600

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

2, 3

TIME IN SECONDS

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0660TC0214 March 2002 Drawing No. B48095-660-14

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I-LIMITER CURRENT LIMITING CIRCUIT BREAKERS

SERIES 3

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 830-19

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

LI 300 600 2, 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0830TC0219 March 2002

Drawing No. B48095-830-19

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I-LIMITER CURRENT LIMITING CIRCUIT BREAKERS

SERIES 3

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 830-20

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

LI 350 600 2, 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0830TC0220 March 2002

Drawing No. B48095-830-20

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SERIES 3

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 830-21

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

LI 400 600 2, 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0830TC0221 March 2002

Drawing No. B48095-830-21

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I-LIMITER CURRENT LIMITING CIRCUIT BREAKERS

SERIES 3

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 830-22

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

LI 450 600 2, 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0830TC0222 March 2002

Drawing No. B48095-830-22

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I-LIMITER CURRENT LIMITING CIRCUIT BREAKERS

SERIES 3

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 830-23

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

LI 500 600 2, 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient col start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0830TC0223 March 2002

Drawing No. B48095-830-23

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I-LIMITER CURRENT LIMITING CIRCUIT BREAKERS

SERIES 3

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 830-24

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

LI 600 600 2, 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0830TC0224 March 2002

Drawing No. B48095-830-24

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)

Seconds x 10

t (Amperes

Let-through Curves

I-LIMITER CURRENT LIMITING CIRCUIT BREAKERS

LI Series 2, 3 and LXI Series 2B, 3B 400 A Frame at 240, 480 and 600 Vac, 3Ø

300–400 A

LXI Series 2B, 3B 250 A Frame at 240, 480, and 600 Vac, 3Ø

100–250 A

Curve No. 830-15 Let-Through I

t and 830-16 Peak Let-Through Current I

Curve No. 830-15

development and UL test programs.

Let-Through I

Typical

Based on typical values obtained throughout the circuit breaker

Available Short Circuit Current (RMS Symmetrical Amperes x 103)

)

t (Amperes Seconds x 10

Let-Through I

development and UL test programs.

Maximum

Based on maximum values obtained throughout the circuit breaker

Curve No. 830-16

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LI Series 2, 3 and LXI Series 2B, 3B 600 A Frame at 240, 480 and 600 Vac, 3Ø

450–600 A

Curve No. 830-17 Let-Through I2t

)

Seconds x 10

t (Amperes

and 830-18 Peak Let-Through Current I

Curve No. 830-17

development and UL test programs.

Let-Through I

Typical

Based on typical values obtained throughout the circuit breaker

Available Short Circuit Current (RMS Symmetrical Amperes x 103)

)

t (Amperes Seconds x 10

Let-Through I

development and UL test programs.

Maximum

Based on maximum values obtained throughout the circuit breaker

Curve No. 830-18

Curve No. 0830TC0218 March 2002 Drawing No. B48095-830-18 (Replaces No. 0830TC9618)

Available Short Circuit Current (RMS Symmetrical Amperes x 103)

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800 / 1000 Ampere Frame

This section provides specific information on Schneider Electric 800 / 1000 A frame thermal-magnetic molded case circuit breakers. For more information, see the Introduction in this catalog.

Description

Table 23: Description of 800 / 1000 A Frame Circuit Breakers

Circuit Breaker Description

MA/MH

MAL/MHL

300-800 A, 600 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 250 Vdc, two-

and three-pole

300-1200 A, 600 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 250 Vdc, two-

and three-pole

MA/MH

Two- and Three-pole

9” Mounting Height

300–800 A

Applications

MA / MH circuit breakers are used in industrial enclosures, panelboards, switchboards, busway plug-in units, combination starters and motor control centers.

Table 24: 800 / 1000 A Frame Interrupting Ratings

Catalog Number

Prefix

No. of

Poles

Unit

Mount

MAL

MHL

LHL-DC

Separate UL rating available for 240 Vac and 480 Vac grounded B single phase systems. Cirbuit breakers must be ordered with 5861 suffix. See Supplemental Digest for specific ratings.

UL listed 500 Vdc rating for use on ungrounded systems. Must be connected 3 poles in series. Consult the Schneider Electric Customer Care center for additional information

I-Line 120 240

—

— 3 — ———————20 — —

2, 3

Cont.

Ampere

AC Volts - RMS Symmetrical Amperes DC Volts

Rating

300–1000

300–8004242

300–1000

300–8006565

UL Listed Interrupting Rating (kA)

480Y/

277

480 600 125 250 500 415/240

Federal Specs.

W-C-375B/GEN

—

21a

23a

IEC 60947-2

Icu/Ics (kA) AC Voltage

30/30

65/33

Selection Data

Table 25: 800 A I-Line Circuit Breakers

Ampere Rating

MA Standard Interrupting

UL magnetic trip setting tolerances are -20% /+30% (Low) and -20% /+30% (High) from the nominal values shown.

Two-pole circuit breaker catalog numbers are completed by adding required phase connection letters as a suffix to the catalog

MAL/MHL

Two- and Three-pole

300–1000 A

number.

300

350

400

450

500

600

700

800

AC Magnetic Trip Settings

Amperes

Low High 600 Vac/250 Vdc 600 Vac/250 Vdc

1500

1750

2000

2250

2500

3000

3500

4000

3000

3500

4000

4500

5000

6000

7000

8000

Two-Pole

Catalog No.

MA26300( )

MA26350( )

MA26400( )

MA26450( )

MA26500( )

MA26600( )

MA26700( )

MA26800( )

Three-Pole

Catalog No.

MA36300

MA36350

MA36400

MA36450

MA36500

MA36600

MA36700

MA36800

Standard Lug Kit Wire

Range

AL900MA

3-#3/0-500 kcmil

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Table 25: 800 A I-Line Circuit Breakers (continued)

Ampere Rating

MH High Interrupting

300

350

400

450

500

600

700

800

UL magnetic trip setting tolerances are -20% /+30% (Low) and -20% /+30% (High) from the nominal values shown.

Two-pole circuit breaker catalog numbers are completed by adding required phase connection letters as a suffix to the catalog number.

AC Magnetic Trip Settings

Amperes

Low High 600 Vac/250 Vdc 600 Vac/250 Vdc

1500

1750

2000

2250

2500

3000

3500

4000

3000

3500

4000

4500

5000

6000

7000

8000

Two-Pole

Catalog No.

MH26300( )

MH26350( )

MH26400( )

MH26450( )

MH26500( )

MH26600( )

MH26700( )

MH26800( )

Three-Pole

Catalog No.

MH36300

MH36350

MH36400

MH36450

MH36500

MH36600

MH36700

MH36800

Standard Lug Kit Wire

Range

AL900MA

3-#3/0-500 kcmil

Table 26: 1000 A Frame Unit Mount Circuit Breakers

Ampere Rating

MAL Standard Interrupting

300

350

400

450

500

600

700

800

900

1000

1200 5100 10200 MHL261200 MHL361200

MHL High Interrupting

300

350

400

450

500

600

700

800

900

1000

1200 5100 10200 MAL261200 MAL361200

UL magnetic trip setting tolerances are -20% /+30% (Low) and -20% /+30% (High) from the nominal values shown.

Two-pole circuit breaker catalog numbers are completed by adding required phase connection letters as a suffix to the catalog number.

AC Magnetic Trip Settings

Amperes

Low High 600 Vac/250 Vdc 600 Vac/250 Vdc

1500

1750

2000

2250

2500

3000

3500

4000

4500

5000

Low High 600 Vac/250 Vdc 600 Vac/250 Vdc

1500

1750

2000

2250

2500

3000

3500

4000

4500

5000

3000

3500

4000

4500

5000

6000

7000

8000

9000

10000

3000

3500

4000

4500

5000

6000

7000

8000

9000

10000

Two-Pole

Catalog No.

MAL26300

MAL26350

MAL26400

MAL26450

MAL26500

MAL26600

MAL26700

MAL26800

MAL26900

MAL261000

MHL26300

MHL26350

MHL26400

MHL26450

MHL26500

MHL26600

MHL26700

MHL26800

MHL26900

MHL261000

Three-Pole

Catalog No.

MAL36300

MAL36350

MAL36400

MAL36450

MAL36500

MAL36600

MAL36700

MAL36800

MAL36900

MAL361000

MHL36300

MHL36350

MHL36400

MHL36450

MHL36500

MHL36600

MHL36700

MHL36800

MHL36900

MHL361000

Standard Lug Kit Wire

Range

AL900MA

3-#3/0-350 kcmil

AL1000MA

4-#1/0-500 kcmil

AL900MA

3-#3/0-500 kcmil

AL1000MA

4-#1/0-350 kcmil

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Dimensions

Figure 15: MAL, MHL 800 / 1000 A Frame

( )

Dimensions:

in.

(mm)

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Tripping Curves

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

MA/MH FAMILY MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 665-1

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

MA/MH 125–450 600 2, 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0665TC8501 Drawing No. B48095-665-01

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MA/MH FAMILY MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 665-2

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

MA/MH 500–600 600 2, 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0665TC8502 Drawing No. B48095-665-02

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MA/MH FAMILY MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 665-3

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

MA/MH 700–1000 600 2, 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0665TC8503 Drawing No. B48095-665-03

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

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MH FAMILY MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 665-4

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit

Breaker Prefix

MH 31DC 450 500 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Circuit

Breaker Suffix

Continuous

Ampere

Rating

Maximum DC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of

Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0665TC8504 Drawing No. B48095-665-04

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MH FAMILY MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 665-5

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit

Breaker Prefix

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Circuit

Breaker

Suffix

32DC 33DC

Continuous

Ampere

Rating

500 600

Maximum DC

Voltage

500 3

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of

Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0665TC8505 Drawing No. B48095-665-05

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MH FAMILY MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 665-6

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit

Breaker Prefix

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Circuit

Breaker Suffix

35DC 36DC 39DC 40DC

Continuous

Ampere

Rating

700 800 900

1000

Maximum DC

Voltage

500 3

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of

Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 665-6 May 1989

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

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CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 665-7

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

MA/MH 1200 600 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient col start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0665TC9107 Drawing No. 48095-665-07

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MH THERMAL-MAGNETIC MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 665-8

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit

Breaker Prefix

MH 40DC 1200 500 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Circuit

Breaker Suffix

Continuous

Ampere

Rating

Maximum

DC Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of

Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0665TC8508 March 2001 Drawing No. B48095-665-08 (Replaces 0655TC9108)

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1200 Ampere Frame

This section provides specific information on Schneider Electric 1200 A frame thermal-magnetic molded case circuit breakers. For more information, see the “Introduction” in this catalog.

Description

Table 27: Description of 1200 A Frame Circuit Breakers

Circuit Breaker Description

NA/NC

Applications

NA and NC circuit breakers are used in industrial enclosures, panelboards and switchboards.

Table 28: 1200 A Frame Interrupting Ratings

600–1200 A, 600 Vac, 50/60 Hz,

two- and three-pole

Catalog Number

Prefix

Unit

Mount

NAL NA 2, 3 600–1200 100 100 50 50 25 23a 50/25

NCL NC 2, 3 600–1200 125 125 100 100 65 25a 70/35

I-Line 120 240

No.

Poles

Cont.

Ampere

Rating

UL Listed Interrupting Rating (kA)

AC Volts - RMS Symmetrical

Amperes

480Y/

277

480 600 415/240

Federal Specs. W-C-375B/GEN

IEC 60947-2

Icu/Ics (kA) AC Voltage

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Selection Data

Table 29: 1200 A Unit Mount Circuit Breakers

NAL/NCL

Two- and Three-pole

600–1200 A

NA/NC

Two- and Three-pole

15 in. Mounting Height

600–1200 A

Ampere Rating

NAL High Interrupting

600

700

800

900

1000

1200

NCL Extra High Interrupting

600

700

800

900

1000

1200

AC Magnetic Trip Settings

Low High 600 Vac 600 Vac

4000

5000

Low High 600 Vac 600 Vac

4000

5000

Amperes

8000

10000

8000

10000

Two-Pole

Catalog No.

NAL26600

NAL26700

NAL26800

NAL26900

NAL261000

NAL261200

NCL26600

NCL26700

NCL26800

NCL26900

NCL261000

NCL261200

Three-Pole

Catalog No.

NAL36600

NAL36700

NAL36800

NAL36900

NAL361000

NAL361200

NCL36600

NCL36700

NCL36800

NCL36900

NCL361000

NCL361200

Standard Lug Kit Wire

Range

AL1200NE6

4-#3/0-600 kcmil

AL1200NE6

4-#3/0-600 kcmil

Table 30: 1200 A Frame I-Line Circuit Breakers

Ampere Rating

NA High Interrupting

600

700

800

900

1000

1200

NC Extra High Interrupting

600

700

800

900

1000

1200

UL magnetic trip setting tolerances are -20% /+30% (Low) and -20% /+30% (High) from the nominal values shown.

Two-pole circuit breaker catalog numbers are completed by adding required phase connection letters as a suffix to the catalog number.

AC Magnetic Trip Settings

Amperes

Low High 240 Vac 240 Vac

4000

5000

Low High 600 Vac/250 Vdc 600 Vac/250 Vdc

4000

5000

8000

10000

8000

10000

Two-Pole

Catalog No.

NA26600( )

NA26700( )

NA26800( )

NA26900( )

NA261000( )

NA261200( )

NC26600( )

NC26700( )

NC26800( )

NC26900( )

NC261000( )

NC261200( )

Three-Pole

Catalog No.

NA36600

NA36700

NA36800

NA36900

NA361000

NA361200

NC36600

NC36700

NC36800

NC36900

NC361000

NC361200

Standard Lug Kit Wire

Range

AL1200NE6

4-#3/0-600 kcmil

AL1200NE6

4-#3/0-600 kcmil

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Dimensions

Figure 16: NAL, NCL 1200 A Frame

( )

( ) ( )

( )( )

( )

Dimensions:

in.

(mm)

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Tripping Curves

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

NA FAMILY MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 670-6

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

NA, NC 600 600 2, 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0670TC8706 Drawing No. 48095-670-06

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NA FAMILY MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 670-7

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

NA, NC 700 600 2, 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0670TC8707 Drawing No. 48095-670-07

MULTIPLES OF RATED CURRENT

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NA FAMILY MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 670-8

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

NA, NC 900 600 2, 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0670TC8708 Drawing No. 48095-670-08

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NA FAMILY MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 670-9

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

NA, NC 800 & 1000 600 2, 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0670TC8709 Drawing No. 48095-670-09

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NA FAMILY MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHARACTERISTIC TRIP CURVE NO. 670-10

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION

Circuit Breaker

Prefix

NA, NC 1200 600 2, 3

This curve is to be used for application and coordination purposes only. The EZ-AMP overlay feature at the bottom of the page should be used during coordination studies.

All time/current characteristic curve data is based on 104 °F (40 °C) ambient cold start. Terminations are made with conductors of appropriate length and ratings.

Continuous

Ampere Rating

Maximum AC

Voltage

TIME IN SECONDS

Number of Poles

TIME IN SECONDS

Tripping curves for coordination studies are available upon request.

Curve No. 0670TC8710 Drawing No. 48095-670-10

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2000 / 2500 Ampere Frame

This section provides specific information on Schneider Electric 2000 / 2500 A frame thermal-magnetic molded case circuit breakers. For more information, see the “Introduction” in this catalog.

Description

Table 31: Description of 2000 / 2500 A Frame Circuit Breakers

Circuit Breaker Description

PAF/PHF

PCF

Applications

PAF, PHF and PCF circuit breakers are used in industrial enclosures, switchboards and busway plug-in units.

Table 32: 2000 / 2500 A Frame Interrupting Ratings

600–2000 A, 600 Vac, 50/60 Hz,

two- and three-pole

600–2500 A, 600 Vac, 50/60 Hz,

two- and three-pole

Catalog Number

Prefix

No. of Poles

Cont.

Ampere

Rating

Unit

Mount

PAF 2, 3 600–1200 65 65 50 50 42 — 24a 50

PAF-DC 3

PHF

PCF

Separate UL rating available for 240 Vac and 480 Vac grounded B single phase systems. Circuit breakers must be ordered with 5861 suffix. See Supplemental Digest for specific ratings.

2, 3 600–2000 125 125 100 100 65 — 25a 100

2, 3

1200–

2000

1600–

2500

UL Listed Interrupting Rating (kA)

AC Volts - RMS Symmetrical

Amperes

120 240

—————25K — —

125 125 100 100 65 — 25a 100

480Y/

277

480 600 500 415/240

Volts

Federal Specs. W-C-375B/GEN

IEC 60947-2

Icu/Ics (kA) AC Voltage

Selection Data

Table 33: 2000 A Unit Mount Circuit Breakers

AC Magnetic

Ampere

Rating

Trip Settings

Amperes

Low High Catalog No. Kit Catalog No. Catalog No. Kit Catalog No.

PAF Standard Interrupting - Complete Breaker Requires Frame and Rating Columns

PAF/PHF

Two- and Three-pole

600–2000 A

600

700

800

1000

1200

1400

1600

1800

2000

UL magnetic trip setting tolerances are -20% /+30% (Low) and -20% /+30% (High) from the nominal values shown.

3200

3500

4500

5000

6500

8000

9000

10000

11000

12000

Two-Pole, 600 Vac Three-Pole, 600 Vac

Frame Only

PAF2026

Rating Columns

Two Per Kit

PA2600RC

PA2700RC

PA2800RC

PA21000RC

PA21200RC

PA21400RC

PA21600RC

PA21800RC

PA22000RC

Frame Only

PAF2036

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Rating Columns

Three Per Kit

PA3600RC

PA3700RC

PA3800RC

PA31000RC

PA31200RC

PA31400RC

PA31600RC

PA31800RC

PA32000RC

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Table 33: 2000 A Unit Mount Circuit Breakers (continued)

Two-Pole, 600 Vac Three-Pole, 600 Vac

Frame Only

Rating Columns

Two Per Kit

Frame Only

Ampere

Rating

AC Magnetic Trip Settings

Amperes

Low High Catalog No. Kit Catalog No. Catalog No. Kit Catalog No.

PHF High Interrupting - Complete Breaker Requires Frame and Rating Columns

600

700

800

1000

1200

1400

1600

1800

2000

UL magnetic trip setting tolerances are -20% /+30% (Low) and -20% /+30% (High) from the nominal values shown.

3200

3500

4500

5000

6500

8000

9000

10000

11000

12000

PHF2026

PA2600RC

PA2700RC

PA2800RC

PA21000RC

PA21200RC

PA21400RC

PA21600RC

PA21800RC

PA22000RC

PHF2036

Table 34: 2500 A Unit Mount Circuit Breakers

AC Magnetic

Ampere

Rating

Trip Settings

Amperes

Low High Catalog No. Kit Catalog No. Catalog No. Kit Catalog No.

PCF High Interrupting - Complete Circuit Breaker Requires Frame and Rating Columns

1600

1800

2000

2500

UL magnetic trip setting tolerances are -20% /+30% (Low) and -20% /+30% (High) from the nominal values shown.

6000

8000

12000

14000

Two-Pole, 600 Vac Three-Pole, 600 Vac

Frame Only

PCF2526

Rating Columns

Two Per Kit

PC21600RC

PC21800RC

PC22000RC

PC22500RC

Frame Only

PCF2536

Rating Columns

Three Per Kit

PA3600RC

PA3700RC

PA3800RC

PA31000RC

PA31200RC

PA31400RC

PA31600RC

PA31800RC

PA32000RC

Rating Columns

Three Per Kit

PC31600RC

PC31800RC

PC32000RC

PC32500RC

Figure 17: PAF/PCF Circuit Breaker with Terminal Pad Kit

PAF circuit breaker with one optional PAL-TB terminal pad kit end 18 optional lugs installed. Kits mount on either end of the circuit breaker. Each kit contains three terminal pads, one per phase, with provisions for mounting a maximum of six lugs per pad. Lugs (Cat. No AL2500PA) must be ordered separately.

PCF circuit breakers are supplied with a terminal pad kit as standard for line and load cable terminations. The pad kit allows mounting a maximum of eight lugs per pad. Lugs (Cat. No. AL2500PA) must be ordered separately.

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Dimensions

Figure 18: PAF, PHF 2000 A Frame

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Dimensions:

in.

(mm)

100