Circuit-breaker, 3p, 250ACircuit-breaker NZM2, 3 pole, Switching capacity SCCR 600Y/347 V 60 Hz( Icu ): 25 kA, Switching capacity SCCR 480 V 60 Hz( Icu ): 35 kA, Rated current = rated uninterrupted current (In = Iu ): 250 A, Installation type: Fixed, Screw connection, Standard/Approval: UL/CSA, IEC, Protective function: Systems, cable, selectivity and generator protection
Circuit-breaker, 3p, 250A
Circuit-breaker NZM2, 3 pole, Switching capacity SCCR 600Y/347 V 60 Hz( Icu ): 25 kA, Switching capacity SCCR 480 V 60 Hz( Icu ): 35 kA, Rated current = rated uninterrupted current (In = Iu ): 250 A, Installation type: Fixed, Screw connection, Standard/Approval: UL/CSA, IEC, Protective function: Systems, cable, selectivity and generator protection
Product range | Circuit-breaker |
Protective function | Systems, cable, selectivity and generator protection |
Standard/Approval | UL/CSA, IEC |
Release system | Electronic release |
Installation type | Fixed |
Description | Switches conform to UL/CSA as well as the IEC regulations. IEC switching performance values are contained on the rating plate. Fixed overload releases Ir R.m.s. value measurement and “thermal memory” adjustable time delay setting to overcome current peaks tr: 2 – 20 s at 6 x Ir Adjustable delay time tsd: Steps: 0, 20, 60, 100, 200, 300, 500, 750, 1000 ms i2t constant function: fixed OFF |
Frame size | NZM2 |
Number of poles | 3 pole |
Standard equipment | Screw connection |
SCCR 480 V 60 Hz [Icu] | 35 kA |
SCCR 600Y/347 V 60 Hz [Icu] | 25 kA |
Rated current = rated uninterrupted current [In = Iu] | 250 A |
Overload trip [Ir ]Overload release, min. [Ir] | 250 A |
Short-circuit releases [Irm
] >Non-delayed [Ii = In x …] |
3000 A fixed |
Short-circuit releases [Irm
] >Delayed [Isd = Ir x …] |
2 - 10 |
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 |
Weight | 2.345 kg |
Mounting position >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) | Weight Temperature dependency, Derating Effective power loss |
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 ] |
187 kA |
Rated short-circuit making capacity [Icm
] >400/415 V [Icm ] |
105 kA |
Rated short-circuit making capacity [Icm
] >440 V 50/60 Hz [Icm ] |
74 kA |
Rated short-circuit making capacity [Icm
] >525 V 50/60 Hz [Icm ] |
53 kA |
Rated short-circuit making capacity [Icm
] >690 V 50/60 H [Ic] |
40 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 ] |
85 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 ] |
50 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 ] |
35 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 ] |
25 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 ] |
20 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 ] |
85 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 ] |
50 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 ] |
35 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 ] |
25 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] |
5 kA |
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icn [Icn
] >Maximum low-voltage h.b.c. fuse |
355 A gG/gL |
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. |
Technical data that diverge from products for the IEC market Switching capacity of NA switches (UL489, CSA 22.2 No. 5.1) Short-circuit current rating SCCR >SCCR 240 V 60 Hz [Icu] |
85 kA |
Technical data that diverge from products for the IEC market Switching capacity of NA switches (UL489, CSA 22.2 No. 5.1) Short-circuit current rating SCCR >SCCR 480 V 60 Hz [Icu] |
35 kA |
Technical data that diverge from products for the IEC market Switching capacity of NA switches (UL489, CSA 22.2 No. 5.1) Short-circuit current rating SCCR >SCCR 600Y/347 V 60 Hz [Icu] |
25 kA |
Rated short-time withstand current >t = 0.3 s [Icw ] |
1.9 kA |
Rated short-time withstand current >t = 1 s [Icw ] |
1.9 kA |
Utilization category to IEC/EN 60947-2 | A |
Lifespan, mechanical(of which max. 50 % trip by shunt/undervoltage release) [Operations] | 20000 |
Lifespan, electrical >AC-1 >400 V 50/60 Hz [Operations] |
10000 |
Lifespan, electrical >AC-1 >690 V 50/60 Hz [Operations] |
7500 |
Lifespan, electrical >AC--3 >400 V 50/60 Hz [Operations] |
6500 |
Lifespan, electrical >AC--3 >415 V 50/60 Hz [Operations] |
6500 |
Lifespan, electrical >AC--3 >690 V 50/60 Hz [Operations] |
5000 |
Lifespan, electrical >Max. operating frequency |
120 Ops/h |
Total break time at short-circuit | < 10 ms |
Standard equipment | Screw connection |
Round copper conductor >Box terminal >Solid |
1 x (12 … 6) mm2 |
Round copper conductor >Box terminal >Stranded |
1 x (4 … 350) mm2 |
Round copper conductor >Tunnel terminal >Solid |
1 x 16 mm2 |
Round copper conductor >Tunnel terminal >Stranded >Stranded |
1 x (4 … 350) mm2 |
Round copper conductor >Bolt terminal and rear-side connection >Direct on the switch >Solid |
1 x (11 … 6) mm2 |
Round copper conductor >Bolt terminal and rear-side connection >Direct on the switch >Stranded |
1 x (4 … 3/0) mm2 |
Al conductors, Cu cable >Tunnel terminal >Solid |
1 x 16 mm2 |
Al conductors, Cu cable >Bolt terminal and rear-side connection >Flat copper strip, with holes [min.] |
2 x 16 x 0.8 mm |
Al conductors, Cu cable >Bolt terminal and rear-side connection >Flat copper strip, with holes [max.] |
10 x 16 x 0.8 mm |
Cu strip (number of segments x width x segment thickness) >Box terminal [min.] |
2 x 9 x 0.8 mm |
Cu strip (number of segments x width x segment thickness) >Box terminal [max.] |
10 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 [min.] |
2 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 16 x 0.8 mm |
Copper busbar (width x thickness) [mm] >Bolt terminal and rear-side connection >Screw connection |
M8 |
Copper busbar (width x thickness) [mm] >Bolt terminal and rear-side connection >Direct on the switch [min.] |
16 x 5 mm |
Copper busbar (width x thickness) [mm] >Bolt terminal and rear-side connection >Direct on the switch [max.] |
20 x 5 mm |
Control cables | 1 x (18 … 14) 2 x (18 … 16) mm2 |
Rated operational current for specified heat dissipation [In] | 250 A |
Equipment heat dissipation, current-dependent [Pvid] | 51.56 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 | 250 A |
Rated voltage | 690 - 690 V |
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity lcu at 400 V, 50 Hz | 50 kA |
Overload release current setting | 250 - 250 A |
Adjustment range short-term delayed short-circuit release | 500 - 2500 A |
Adjustment range undelayed short-circuit release | 3000 - 3000 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 | Yes |
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 |
Product Standards | UL 489; CSA-C22.2 No. 5-09; IEC 60947-2; CE marking |
UL File No. | E31593 |
UL Category Control No. | DIVQ |
CSA File No. | 022086 |
CSA Class No. | 1432-01 |
North America Certification | UL listed, CSA certified |
Specially designed for North America | Yes |
Suitable for | Feeder circuits, branch circuits |
Current Limiting Circuit-Breaker | Yes |
Max. Voltage Rating | 600Y/347 V, 480 V |
Degree of Protection | IEC: IP20; UL/CSA Type: - |
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