Eaton/Cutler-Hammer FD3050L 3 Pole Circuit Breaker
The Eaton/Cutler-Hammer FD3050L is a 3 Pole thermal magnetic molded case circuit breaker with a current rating of 50 Amps and a voltage rating of 600VAC, 250VDC. It has an interrupting rating of 35kAIC at 480VAC, 65kAIC at 240VAC. The FD3050L has a feed-thru connection type and includes long time and instantaneous trip functions.
What is the difference between the Eaton FD3050 and the FD3050L?
The "L" suffix in the FD3050L catalog number indicates that the circuit breaker comes with factory-installed line and load lugs. The standard FD3050 is the base breaker and may not include these terminals out of the box.
Can the FD3050L circuit breaker be reverse fed?
Yes. Eaton Series C F-frame thermal-magnetic circuit breakers are suitable for reverse feed applications. They do not have restricted line and load markings, allowing power to be supplied from either the top or bottom terminals.
Is the FD3050L suitable for direct current (DC) systems?
Yes, this thermal-magnetic breaker is rated for use in DC applications up to 250VDC. When wiring for DC, multiple poles are typically wired in series depending on the grounded or ungrounded configuration of the system.
What equipment is compatible with the FD3050L breaker?
The FD3050L is an F-frame breaker designed to mount in Eaton and Cutler-Hammer Series C panelboards, switchboards, motor control centers, and standalone enclosures.
Can I field-install internal accessories like a shunt trip in the FD3050L?
To maintain the UL489 listing, internal accessories such as auxiliary switches, alarm contacts, or shunt trips must be factory-installed. The F-frame circuit breakers are factory sealed, and opening them to add accessories will void the UL label.
Are the lugs on the FD3050L rated for aluminum wire?
Yes, the standard line and load lugs included with the FD3050L are dual-rated for both copper and aluminum conductors ranging from 14 AWG to 1/0 AWG. When using aluminum wire, Eaton recommends applying a suitable joint compound to prevent terminal overheating.
Are the trip settings on the FD3050L adjustable?
No. This breaker uses a thermal-magnetic trip unit with fixed thermal and fixed magnetic settings for its long-time and instantaneous protection. If you require adjustable trip settings, you would need an F-frame breaker with an electronic trip unit, such as the FDE series.
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