PKE12/AK
158241 PKE12/AK
158241

Circuit-breaker, Basic device with AK lockable rotary handle, 12 A, Without overload releases, Screw terminals
Basic device motor-protective circuit-breaker, isolating function, lockable in the 0 (Off) position, can be expanded without tools with PKE-XTU... electronic control units for motor protection or system/cable protection

Product range	PKE motor protective circuit-breakers with electronic wide-range overload protection up to 32 A
Basic function	Motor protection Motor protection for heavy starting duty
Single unit/Complete unit	Basic device with AK lockable rotary handle
Notes
Connection technique	Also suitable for motors with efficiency class IE3. IE3-ready devices are identified by the logo on their packaging.
Setting range of useable overload releases [Ir]	Screw terminals
Function	0.3 - 12 CSA
Rated uninterrupted current = rated operational current [Iu = Ie ]	Without overload releases
Standards	12 A
Climatic proofing
Ambient temperature >Storage	IEC/EN 60947, VDE 0660,UL, CSA
Ambient temperature >Open	Damp heat, constant, to IEC 60068-2-78 Damp heat, cyclic, to IEC 60068-2-30
Ambient temperature >Enclosed	- 40 - 80 °C
Mounting position	-25 - +55 °C
Direction of incoming supply	- 25 - 40 °C
Degree of protection >Device
Degree of protection >Terminations	as required
Protection against direct contact when actuated from front (EN 50274)	IP20
Mechanical shock resistance half-sinusoidal shock 10 ms to IEC 60068-2-27	IP00
Altitude	Finger and back-of-hand proof
Terminal capacity main cable >Screw terminals >Solid	25 g
Terminal capacity main cable >Screw terminals >Flexible with ferrule to DIN 46228	Max. 2000 m
Terminal capacity main cable >Screw terminals >Solid or stranded	1 x (1 - 6) 2 x (1 - 6) mm2
Terminal capacity main cable >Screw terminals >Stripping length	1 x (1 - 6) 2 x (1 - 6) mm2
Specified tightening torque for terminal screws >Main cable	14 - 10 AWG
Specified tightening torque for terminal screws >Control circuit cables	10 mm
Rated impulse withstand voltage [Uimp]	1.7 Nm
Overvoltage category/pollution degree	1 Nm
Rated operational voltage [Ue ]
Rated uninterrupted current = rated operational current [Iu = Ie ]	6000 V AC
Rated frequency [f]	III/3
Current heat loss (3 pole at operating temperature)	690 V AC
Lifespan, mechanical [Operations]	12 A
Lifespan, electrical (AC-3 at 400 V) >Lifespan, electrical [Operations]	40 - 60 Hz
Max. operating frequency	2.7 W
Motor switching capacity >AC-3 (up to 690V)	0.05 x 106
Temperature compensation >to IEC/EN 60947, VDE 0660	0.05 x 106
Temperature compensation >Operating range	60 Ops/h
Setting range of overload releases	12 A
short-circuit release
Short-circuit release tolerance	- 5…40 °C
Phase-failure sensitivity	- 25…55 °C
Rated operational current for specified heat dissipation [In]	0.25 - 1 x Iu
Heat dissipation per pole, current-dependent [Pvid]	Basic device, fixed: 15.5 x Iu
Equipment heat dissipation, current-dependent [Pvid]	± 20%
Static heat dissipation, non-current-dependent [Pvs]	IEC/EN 60947-4-1, VDE 0660 Part 102
Heat dissipation capacity [Pdiss]
Operating ambient temperature min.	12 A
Operating ambient temperature max.	0.9 W
10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.2 Corrosion resistance	2.7 W
10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.3.1 Verification of thermal stability of enclosures	0 W
10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.3.2 Verification of resistance of insulating materials to normal heat	0 W
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	-25 °C
10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.4 Resistance to ultra-violet (UV) radiation	+55 °C
10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.5 Lifting
10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.6 Mechanical impact	Meets the product standard´s requirements.
10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.7 Inscriptions	Meets the product standard´s requirements.
10.3 Degree of protection of ASSEMBLIES	Meets the product standard´s requirements.
10.4 Clearances and creepage distances	Meets the product standard´s requirements.
10.5 Protection against electric shock	Meets the product standard´s requirements.
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	Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.8 Connections for external conductors	Meets the product standard´s requirements.
10.9 Insulation properties >10.9.2 Power-frequency electric strength	Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.9 Insulation properties >10.9.3 Impulse withstand voltage	Meets the product standard´s requirements.
10.9 Insulation properties >10.9.4 Testing of enclosures made of insulating material	Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.10 Temperature rise	Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.11 Short-circuit rating	Is the panel builder´s responsibility.
10.12 Electromagnetic compatibility	Is the panel builder´s responsibility.
10.13 Mechanical function	Is the panel builder´s responsibility.
Overload release current setting	Is the panel builder´s responsibility.
Adjustment range undelayed short-circuit release	Is the panel builder´s responsibility.
With thermal protection	The panel builder is responsible for the temperature rise calculation. Eaton will provide heat dissipation data for the devices.
Phase failure sensitive	Is the panel builder´s responsibility. The specifications for the switchgear must be observed.
Switch off technique	Is the panel builder´s responsibility. The specifications for the switchgear must be observed.
Rated operating voltage	The device meets the requirements, provided the information in the instruction leaflet (IL) is observed.
Rated permanent current Iu
Rated operation power at AC-3, 230 V
Rated operation power at AC-3, 400 V	0 - 0 A
Type of electrical connection of main circuit	0 - 0 A
Type of control element	No
Device construction	No
With integrated auxiliary switch	Electronic
With integrated under voltage release	690 - 690 V
Number of poles	12 A
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity lcu at 400 V, AC	0 kW
Degree of protection (IP)	0 kW
Height	Screw connection
Width	Turn button
Depth	Built-in device fixed built-in technique
Product Standards	No
UL File No.	No
UL Category Control No.	3
CSA File No.	0 kA
CSA Class No.	IP20
North America Certification	102.5 mm
Specially designed for North America	45 mm
Characteristic curve	120.5 mm
Characteristic curve	IEC/EN 60947-4-1; UL 60947-4-1; CSA - C22.2 No. 60947-4-1-14; CE marking
Characteristic curve	E36332

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