Circuit-breaker, 3p, 400ACircuit-breaker NZM3, 3 pole, Switching capacity 400/415 V 50 Hz( Icu ): 36 kA, Rated current = rated uninterrupted current( In = Iu ): 400 A, Installation type: Fixed, Screw connection, Standard/Approval: IEC, Protective function: Short-circuit protection
Circuit-breaker, 3p, 400A
Circuit-breaker NZM3, 3 pole, Switching capacity 400/415 V 50 Hz( Icu ): 36 kA, Rated current = rated uninterrupted current( In = Iu ): 400 A, Installation type: Fixed, Screw connection, Standard/Approval: IEC, Protective function: Short-circuit protection
Product range | Circuit-breaker |
Protective function | Short-circuit protection |
Standard/Approval | IEC |
Installation type | Fixed |
Release system | Thermomagnetic release |
Construction size | NZM3 |
Description | Motor protection in conjunction with overload relay With short-circuit release Without overload release Ir IEC/EN 60947-4-1, IEC/EN 60947-2 The circuit-breaker fulfills all requirements for AC-3 switching category. |
Number of poles | 3 pole |
Standard equipment | Screw connection |
Rated current = rated uninterrupted current [In = Iu] | 400 A |
400/415 V 50 Hz [Icu ] | 36 kA |
Short-circuit releases [Irm
] >Non-delayed [Ii = In x …] |
7 - 12.5 |
380 V 400 V [P] | 200 kW |
400 V [Ie ] | 349 A |
Standards | IEC/EN 60947 |
Protection against direct contact | Finger and back of hand proof to VDE 0106 Part 100 |
Climatic proofing | Damp heat, constant, to IEC 60068-2-78 Damp heat, cyclic, to IEC 60068-2-30 |
Ambient temperature >Ambient temperature, storage |
- 40 - + 70 °C |
Ambient temperature >Operation |
-25 - +70 °C |
Mechanical shock resistance (10 ms half-sinusoidal shock) according to IEC 60068-2-27 | 20 (half-sinusoidal shock 20 ms) g |
Safe isolation to EN 61140 >Between auxiliary contacts and main contacts |
500 V AC |
Safe isolation to EN 61140 >between the auxiliary contacts |
300 V AC |
Mounting position | |
Direction of incoming supply | as required |
Degree of protection >Device |
In the operating controls area: IP20 (basic degree of protection) |
Degree of protection >Enclosures |
With insulating surround: IP40 With door coupling rotary handle: IP66 |
Degree of protection >Terminations |
Tunnel terminal: IP10 Phase isolator and strip terminal: IP00 |
Other technical data (sheet catalogue) | Temperature dependency, Derating |
Rated current = rated uninterrupted current [In = Iu] | 400 A |
Rated surge voltage invariability [Uimp
] >Main contacts |
8000 V |
Rated surge voltage invariability [Uimp
] >Auxiliary contacts |
6000 V |
Rated operational voltage [Ue] | 690 V AC |
Overvoltage category/pollution degree | III/3 |
Rated insulation voltage [Ui ] | 1000 V |
Use in unearthed supply systems | ≦ 690 V |
Rated short-circuit making capacity [Icm
] >240 V [Icm ] |
121 kA |
Rated short-circuit making capacity [Icm
] >400/415 V [Icm ] |
76 kA |
Rated short-circuit making capacity [Icm
] >440 V 50/60 Hz [Icm ] |
63 kA |
Rated short-circuit making capacity [Icm
] >525 V 50/60 Hz [Icm ] |
24 kA |
Rated short-circuit making capacity [Icm
] >690 V 50/60 H [Ic] |
14 kA |
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icn [Icn
] >Icu to IEC/EN 60947 test cycle O-t-CO [Icu] >240 V 50/60 Hz [Icu ] |
55 kA |
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icn [Icn
] >Icu to IEC/EN 60947 test cycle O-t-CO [Icu] >400/415 V 50/60 Hz [Icu ] |
36 kA |
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icn [Icn
] >Icu to IEC/EN 60947 test cycle O-t-CO [Icu] >440 V 50/60 Hz [Icu ] |
30 kA |
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icn [Icn
] >Icu to IEC/EN 60947 test cycle O-t-CO [Icu] >525 V 50/60 Hz [Icu ] |
12 kA |
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icn [Icn
] >Icu to IEC/EN 60947 test cycle O-t-CO [Icu] >690 V 50/60 Hz [Icu ] |
8 kA |
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icn [Icn
] >Ics to IEC/EN 60947 test cycle O-t-CO-t-CO [Ics] >240 V 50/60 Hz [Ics ] |
55 kA |
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icn [Icn
] >Ics to IEC/EN 60947 test cycle O-t-CO-t-CO [Ics] >400/415 V 50/60 Hz [Ics ] |
36 kA |
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icn [Icn
] >Ics to IEC/EN 60947 test cycle O-t-CO-t-CO [Ics] >440 V 50/60 Hz [Ics ] |
22.5 kA |
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icn [Icn
] >Ics to IEC/EN 60947 test cycle O-t-CO-t-CO [Ics] >525 V 50/60 Hz [Ics ] |
9 kA |
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icn [Icn
] >Ics to IEC/EN 60947 test cycle O-t-CO-t-CO [Ics] >690 V 50/60 Hz [Ics] |
4 kA |
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icn [Icn ] | Maximum back-up fuse, if the expected short-circuit currents at the installation location exceed the switching capacity of the circuit-breaker. |
Rated short-time withstand current >t = 0.3 s [Icw ] |
3.3 kA |
Rated short-time withstand current >t = 1 s [Icw ] |
3.3 kA |
Utilization category to IEC/EN 60947-2 | A |
Lifespan, mechanical(of which max. 50 % trip by shunt/undervoltage release) [Operations] | 15000 |
Lifespan, electrical >AC-1 >400 V 50/60 Hz [Operations] |
5000 |
Lifespan, electrical >AC-1 >690 V 50/60 Hz [Operations] |
3000 |
Lifespan, electrical >AC--3 >400 V 50/60 Hz [Operations] |
2000 |
Lifespan, electrical >AC--3 >415 V 50/60 Hz [Operations] |
2000 |
Lifespan, electrical >AC--3 >690 V 50/60 Hz [Operations] |
2000 |
Lifespan, electrical >Max. operating frequency |
60 Ops/h |
Total break time at short-circuit | < 10 ms |
Standard equipment | Screw connection |
Optional accessories | Box terminal Tunnel terminal connection on rear |
Round copper conductor >Box terminal >Solid |
2 x 16 mm2 |
Round copper conductor >Box terminal >Stranded |
1 x (35 - 240) 2 x (25-120) mm2 |
Round copper conductor >Tunnel terminal >Solid |
1 x 16 mm2 |
Round copper conductor >Tunnel terminal >Stranded >1-hole |
1 x (16 - 185) mm2 |
Round copper conductor >Bolt terminal and rear-side connection >Direct on the switch >Solid |
1 x 16 2 x 16 mm2 |
Round copper conductor >Bolt terminal and rear-side connection >Direct on the switch >Stranded |
1 x (25 - 240) 2 x (25 - 240) mm2 |
Round copper conductor >Bolt terminal and rear-side connection >Connection width extension >Connection width extension |
2 x 300 mm2 |
Al circular conductor >Tunnel terminal >Solid |
1 x 16 mm2 |
Al circular conductor >Tunnel terminal >Stranded >Stranded |
1 x (25 - 185) 2) mm2 |
Al circular conductor >Tunnel terminal >Stranded >Double hole |
1 x (50 - 240) 2 x (50 - 240) mm2 |
Al circular conductor >Tunnel terminal >Stranded |
2) Up to 240 mm² can be connected depending on the cable manufacturer. |
Cu strip (number of segments x width x segment thickness) >Box terminal [min.] |
6 x 16 x 0.8 mm |
Cu strip (number of segments x width x segment thickness) >Box terminal [max.] |
10 x 24 x 1.0 + 5 x 24 x 1.0 (2 x) 8 x 24 x 1.0 mm |
Cu strip (number of segments x width x segment thickness) >Bolt terminal and rear-side connection >Flat copper strip, with holes [min.] |
6 x 16 x 0.8 mm |
Cu strip (number of segments x width x segment thickness) >Bolt terminal and rear-side connection >Flat copper strip, with holes [max.] |
10 x 32 x 1.0 + 5 x 32 x 1.0 mm |
Cu strip (number of segments x width x segment thickness) >Bolt terminal and rear-side connection >Connection width extension |
(2 x) 10 x 50 x 1.0 mm |
Copper busbar (width x thickness) [mm] >Bolt terminal and rear-side connection >Screw connection |
M10 |
Copper busbar (width x thickness) [mm] >Bolt terminal and rear-side connection >Direct on the switch [min.] |
20 x 5 mm |
Copper busbar (width x thickness) [mm] >Bolt terminal and rear-side connection >Direct on the switch [max.] |
30 x 10 + 30 x 5 mm |
Copper busbar (width x thickness) [mm] >Bolt terminal and rear-side connection >Connection width extension >Connection width extension [max.] |
2 x (10 x 50) mm |
Control cables | 1 x (0.75 - 2.5) 2 x (0.75 - 1.5) mm2 |
Rated operational current for specified heat dissipation [In] | 400 A |
Equipment heat dissipation, current-dependent [Pvid] | 72.48 W |
Operating ambient temperature min. | -25 °C |
Operating ambient temperature max. | +70 °C |
10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.2 Corrosion resistance |
Meets the product standard´s requirements. |
10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.3.1 Verification of thermal stability of enclosures |
Meets the product standard´s requirements. |
10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.3.2 Verification of resistance of insulating materials to normal heat |
Meets the product standard´s requirements. |
10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.3.3 Verification of resistance of insulating materials to abnormal heat and fire due to internal electric effects |
Meets the product standard´s requirements. |
10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.4 Resistance to ultra-violet (UV) radiation |
Meets the product standard´s requirements. |
10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.5 Lifting |
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated. |
10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.6 Mechanical impact |
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated. |
10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.7 Inscriptions |
Meets the product standard´s requirements. |
10.3 Degree of protection of ASSEMBLIES | Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated. |
10.4 Clearances and creepage distances | Meets the product standard´s requirements. |
10.5 Protection against electric shock | Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated. |
10.6 Incorporation of switching devices and components | Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated. |
10.7 Internal electrical circuits and connections | Is the panel builder´s responsibility. |
10.8 Connections for external conductors | Is the panel builder´s responsibility. |
10.9 Insulation properties >10.9.2 Power-frequency electric strength |
Is the panel builder´s responsibility. |
10.9 Insulation properties >10.9.3 Impulse withstand voltage |
Is the panel builder´s responsibility. |
10.9 Insulation properties >10.9.4 Testing of enclosures made of insulating material |
Is the panel builder´s responsibility. |
10.10 Temperature rise | The panel builder is responsible for the temperature rise calculation. Eaton will provide heat dissipation data for the devices. |
10.11 Short-circuit rating | Is the panel builder´s responsibility. The specifications for the switchgear must be observed. |
10.12 Electromagnetic compatibility | Is the panel builder´s responsibility. The specifications for the switchgear must be observed. |
10.13 Mechanical function | The device meets the requirements, provided the information in the instruction leaflet (IL) is observed. |
Rated permanent current Iu | 400 A |
Rated voltage | 690 - 690 V |
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity lcu at 400 V, 50 Hz | 36 kA |
Overload release current setting | 0 - 0 A |
Adjustment range short-term delayed short-circuit release | 0 - 0 A |
Adjustment range undelayed short-circuit release | 7 - 12.5 A |
Integrated earth fault protection | No |
Type of electrical connection of main circuit | Screw connection |
Device construction | Built-in device fixed built-in technique |
Suitable for DIN rail (top hat rail) mounting | No |
DIN rail (top hat rail) mounting optional | No |
Number of auxiliary contacts as normally closed contact | 0 |
Number of auxiliary contacts as normally open contact | 0 |
Number of auxiliary contacts as change-over contact | 0 |
With switched-off indicator | No |
With under voltage release | No |
Number of poles | 3 |
Position of connection for main current circuit | Front side |
Type of control element | Rocker lever |
Complete device with protection unit | Yes |
Motor drive integrated | No |
Motor drive optional | Yes |
Degree of protection (IP) | IP20 |
Characteristic curve |
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