Built for demanding industrial environments, the Eaton HMDL3800 delivers 800A of reliable power distribution and circuit protection. This 3-pole Series C MCCB features a fixed thermal and magnetic trip unit with standard LI functions. It is designed to mount into Eaton panelboards, switchboards, and motor control centers. Offering a high interrupting capacity of 65kAIC at 480VAC, this M-Frame breaker is fully HACR rated and serves as the direct predecessor to the Power Defense Frame 4 series.
High Interrupting Capacity, HACR Rated, Reverse Feed
Product FAQs
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What panelboards or enclosures can the HMDL3800 be installed in?
This M-Frame breaker is designed for panel-mount installations within Eaton and Cutler-Hammer Series C panelboards, switchboards, and motor control centers.
Will an Eaton HMDL3800 directly replace an older Westinghouse HMDL3800?
Yes. Eaton acquired the Westinghouse distribution equipment division. The modern Eaton or Cutler-Hammer HMDL3800 is a direct, drop-in replacement for vintage Westinghouse breakers sharing the same catalog number.
What is the difference between the MDL3800 and the HMDL3800?
The HMDL3800 is the high-interrupting version of the standard MDL3800. While both share the exact same physical Series C M-Frame footprint, the standard MDL3800 is rated for a 50kA interrupting capacity at 480VAC, whereas the HMDL3800 provides a higher 65kA interrupting capacity at 480VAC.
Is this circuit breaker suitable for DC systems?
Yes, the HMDL3800 is dual-rated for both alternating and direct current. It can be safely utilized in DC applications up to 250VDC, where it provides a 25kA interrupting rating.
What type of wire and gauge will the included terminals accept?
The standard pressure line and load lugs included with this breaker are rated for both aluminum and copper conductors. They will accept three individual conductors per phase, ranging from 3/0 AWG to 400 kcmil in size.
How does the thermal-magnetic trip unit protect the electrical circuit?
The trip unit utilizes two separate sensing mechanisms. The thermal component protects against prolonged overloads by heating up and tripping the breaker when current exceeds 800A, while the magnetic component provides an instantaneous trip response to clear high-level short circuits.
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