Eaton / Cutler-Hammer BRP120DF Dual Function Miniature Circuit Breaker

Both are 20A single-pole Dual Function (AFCI/GFCI) circuit breakers for the BR platform. The BRP120DF is a Plug-On Neutral breaker designed strictly for Eaton BR Plug-On Neutral (PON) load centers. The BRN120DF features a standard pigtail wire for the neutral connection, which is required for older or standard BR panels that lack a PON bus.

No. The BRP120DF lacks a neutral pigtail wire and relies on a direct mechanical connection to the neutral bar in an Eaton BR Plug-On Neutral panel. For non-PON panels, you must use the pigtail-equipped BRN120DF.

When the breaker trips, turn the handle back to the ON position. The red LED will blink a specific number of times to indicate the exact trip cause, repeating the sequence for 30 iterations. You can also recall the last trip code by turning the breaker OFF, holding the TEST button, turning it ON, and then releasing the TEST button.

The diagnostic LED blinks to identify the fault type. 1 blink indicates a series arc, 2 blinks mean a parallel arc, 3 blinks signal an overload or short delay, 4 blinks show an overvoltage event, 5 blinks indicate a ground fault, and 6 blinks mean a self-test failure.

The BRP120DF provides Class A ground fault protection, which trips at a 5mA threshold. This is combined with combination-type arc fault (CAFCI) protection, allowing a single device to meet NEC requirements for circuits requiring both AFCI and GFCI protection, such as those in kitchens or laundry areas.

The plug-on neutral (PON) connection eliminates the need to route and terminate a separate neutral pigtail wire. The breaker base connects directly to the neutral bus of a compatible PON load center, reducing wire clutter in the gutter space and decreasing installation time.