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Eaton / Cutler-Hammer GD2045 Molded Case Circuit Breaker
- 45A
- 2 Pole
- Unit Mount
Eaton / Cutler-Hammer
GD2045
Molded Case Circuit Breaker
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Eaton / Cutler-Hammer
SKU
GD2045
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Eaton / Cutler-Hammer GD2045 - 45A 2 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
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Description
Engineered for industrial applications, the GD2045 molded case circuit breaker belongs to Eaton's Series C family. It provides dependable long-time and instantaneous (LI) protection for critical systems. This G-Frame breaker features a unit mount design, making it compatible with Eaton Series C panelboards and motor control centers. Rated for 65 kAIC at 240 VAC and 14 kAIC at 480 VAC, it ensures high-performance fault interruption. The unit is HACR rated and reverse feed capable.Specifications
| Brand | Eaton / Cutler-Hammer |
|---|---|
| Part Number | GD2045 |
| Series | GD |
| Amperage | 45A |
| Poles | 2 |
| Mounting Style | Unit Mount |
| Voltage | 240VAC, 480VAC, 125/250VDC |
| Phase | 1 |
| AIC Rating | 65kA @ 240VAC, 14kA @ 480VAC, 10kA @ 125/250VDC |
| Frame Type | GD |
|---|---|
| Terminal Type | Lugs |
| For Use With | Eaton Series C Panelboards, Motor Control Centers, Switchboards, Enclosures |
| Wire Gauge | 10-1/0 AWG |
| Max Wire | 1/0 AWG |
| Min Wire | 10 AWG |
| Trip Technology | Thermal Magnetic |
|---|---|
| Trip Function Code | LI |
| Trip Function | Long-Time, Instantaneous |
| Trip Adjustability | Fixed Thermal, Fixed Magnetic |
| Available Options | Shunt Trip, Auxiliary Switch, Undervoltage Release, Alarm Switch, Padlock Attachment |
|---|---|
| Accessories | Line and Load Terminals |
| Standards | CSA C22.2 No. 5, IEC 60947-2, NEMA AB 1, UL 489 |
| Approval | CSA, IEC, UL |
| Temp Rating | 40C |
| Construction Features | HACR Rated, Reverse Feed |
Product FAQs
7 answersCan the Eaton GD2045 replace older Cutler-Hammer or Westinghouse GD2045 breakers?
Yes. Eaton acquired the Cutler-Hammer and Westinghouse distribution equipment lines. The Eaton GD2045 is the direct, authentic replacement for legacy Cutler-Hammer and Westinghouse breakers with the exact same catalog number.
What types of enclosures and panels are compatible with the GD2045?
This Series C, G-frame breaker is designed for use in Eaton Series C panelboards, switchboards, motor control centers, and OEM enclosures.
Can the GD2045 circuit breaker be mounted on a DIN rail?
Yes, but it requires a separate DIN rail adapter kit (such as the EGDIN or GDINBP10) since the breaker is natively designed for unit mounting.
Is the GD2045 suitable for DC voltage applications?
Yes, this thermal-magnetic breaker is rated for up to 125/250 VDC with a 10kA interrupting capacity, making it suitable for specific direct current applications.
What conductor materials are compatible with the standard lugs on the GD2045?
The standard feed-thru lugs on this G-frame breaker are rated for both copper (Cu) and aluminum (Al) wire.
Does the GD2045 feature an adjustable trip unit?
No, this breaker features a non-interchangeable thermal-magnetic trip unit with fixed long-time and fixed instantaneous (LI) trip functions.
Can the Eaton GD2045 be reverse fed?
Yes, this Series C, G-frame circuit breaker is suitable for reverse feed applications.
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