Engineered for commercial facilities, the FDA140203 is a 20A, 1-pole molded case circuit breaker from Square D. It provides dependable thermal-magnetic protection with fixed long-time and instantaneous (LI) trip functions. Designed for seamless integration, this breaker mounts into Square D I-Line panelboards. It features a B-phase plug-on line connection and comes equipped with load side lugs accepting 14-1/0 AWG wire. For modern panel upgrades, this unit is replaced by the BDA140203.
What panelboards are compatible with the FDA140203 circuit breaker?
This breaker is designed exclusively for Square D I-Line panelboards and switchboards. It features a plug-in mounting style that connects directly to the I-Line bus.
What does the "3" suffix in the FDA140203 catalog number indicate?
The "3" at the end of the part number indicates that this 1-pole breaker is factory-configured for a B-phase connection on the I-Line panelboard bus.
What wire sizes are accepted by the lugs on the FDA140203?
The load-side lugs accept 14 AWG to 1/0 AWG copper or aluminum conductors.
Is the FDA140203 a legacy breaker, and what is the modern replacement?
Yes, the FDA series is a legacy F-frame molded case circuit breaker. The modern replacement is the Square D PowerPacT B-Frame, specifically catalog number BDA140203, which maintains the same 1-pole footprint and B-phase connection.
Can the FDA140203 be used in DC applications?
Yes, this thermal-magnetic circuit breaker is rated for use on 125VDC systems with an interrupting capacity of 10kA.
Does the FDA140203 require a separate mounting bracket for installation?
No, it features an integrated I-Line plug-in jaw that mounts directly to the panelboard bus, requiring no additional mounting hardware.
Are the trip settings on the FDA140203 adjustable?
No, this breaker features a non-interchangeable thermal-magnetic trip unit with fixed long-time and instantaneous trip functions.
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