Part of the PowerPacT P-frame family, the Square D PJL36100U31A is a robust 1000A, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker built for commercial and industrial applications. It installs into Square D switchboards and motor control centers, serving as a replacement for legacy PE1000 models. Rated at 100 kAIC at 240V, it features a Micrologic 3.0 electronic trip unit providing adjustable long-time and instantaneous (LI) protection, true RMS sensing, and 80% continuous current rating.
Shunt Trip, Auxiliary Switch, Undervoltage Release, Alarm Switch, Motor Operator, Padlock Attachment, Communication Module
Accessories
Micrologic 3.0 Trip Unit
Standards
CSA C22.2 No. 5, IEC 60947-2, NEMA AB 1, UL 489
Approval
CE, CSA, IEC, NOM, UL
Temp Rating
-25C to 70C
Construction Features
HACR Rated, 80% Rated, True RMS Sensing
Product FAQs
7 answers
What frame size is the PJL36100U31A?
This breaker belongs to the Square D PowerPacT P-Frame family. While it is configured with a 1000A sensor and rating plug, the physical P-Frame supports a maximum capacity of 1200A.
How is the PJL36100U31A mounted in a panel?
It features a unit-mount design with feed-thru lug connections on both the line and load sides. This configuration is designed for standard backpan or busbar installations in switchboards and motor control centers, rather than I-Line plug-on mounting.
What type of trip unit is included with the PJL36100U31A?
It is equipped with a Micrologic 3.0 electronic trip unit. The U31A suffix indicates it provides adjustable Long-Time and Instantaneous (LI) protection functions without ground fault protection.
What wire sizes are accepted by the lugs on this 1000A breaker?
The factory-installed lugs accept four 3/0 AWG to 500 kcmil aluminum or copper conductors per phase.
Is the PJL36100U31A rated for 100 percent continuous operation?
No, this is a standard 80 percent rated circuit breaker. Continuous loads should not exceed 800A (80 percent of its 1000A nominal rating) for durations longer than three hours.
Can I add field-installable accessories to this P-Frame breaker?
Yes, PowerPacT P-Frame breakers support a variety of field-installable accessories, including auxiliary switches, shunt trips, and undervoltage releases. These accessories share common mounting locations with M-Frame breakers for design standardization.
How do I decode the PJL36100U31A catalog number?
The letter P stands for the PowerPacT P-Frame, J indicates the interrupting rating tier, L means unit-mount with lugs on both ends, 36 denotes a 3-pole 600V device, 100 is the 1000A rating, and U31A specifies the Micrologic 3.0 (LI) trip unit.
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