Built for demanding electrical systems, this 3-pole MCCB from the 3VA5 family provides high-tier protection. It is equipped with a TM230 FTAM trip unit, combining a fixed thermal overload with an adjustable magnetic response. This panel-mount breaker is compatible with Siemens P1, P2, and P3 panelboards. It provides an exact upgrade path for legacy HED43B050 breakers. Load and line lugs are sold separately. Classified with a 65kAIC rating at 480V, it features a trip-free mechanism.
Which legacy Siemens breaker does the 3VA5150-6EC31-0AA0 replace?
This 3VA51 frame breaker provides a direct upgrade path for legacy ED-frame breakers, specifically replacing the HED43B050. Both share the same 50A, 3-pole, and 65kA at 480V ratings.
What is the maximum frame rating for the 3VA5150-6EC31-0AA0?
This breaker is built on the Siemens 3VA51 frame, which has a maximum continuous current capacity of 125A.
What type of trip unit is equipped on this breaker?
It features a TM230 thermal-magnetic trip unit. This provides a fixed thermal overload (Ir) and an adjustable magnetic instantaneous response (Ii) to fine-tune short-circuit protection.
What breaking capacity class does this 3VA5 breaker fall under?
The 3VA5150-6EC31-0AA0 is designated as a Class H (High) breaking capacity breaker, corresponding to its 65kA interrupting rating at 480V AC.
Can internal accessories be added to the 3VA5150-6EC31-0AA0?
Yes, the Siemens 3VA5 series features a modular design that accepts field-installable internal accessories, including shunt trips and auxiliary switches, in the accessory pockets.
Does the 3VA5150-6EC31-0AA0 include ground fault protection?
No, the integrated TM230 trip unit provides long-time and instantaneous (LI) protection against overloads and short circuits, but it does not feature integrated equipment ground fault protection.
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