Providing robust overcurrent protection, the Eaton FDC3045 is a 3-pole, 45A MCCB from the Series C lineup. It incorporates a fixed thermal magnetic trip unit to deliver dependable LI functions. Equipped for panel mounting, this F-frame breaker includes load side lugs and fits Eaton Series C switchboards. For modern upgrades, it is replaced by the Power Defense PDG23P0045TFFJ. Capable of interrupting 100kA at 480V, this breaker offers excellent current-limiting capabilities.
CSA C22.2 No. 5, HACR, IEC 60947-2, NEMA AB 1, UL 489
Approval
CE, CSA, UL
Temp Rating
40C
Construction Features
Current Limiting, HACR Rated, Reverse Feed, Non-Interchangeable Trip, HID Rated
Product FAQs
5 answers
Can I use the FDC3045 in place of an FD3045 or HFD3045?
Yes, the FDC3045 shares the same physical dimensions as FD and HFD breakers within the Eaton Series C F-Frame family. The FDC provides a significantly higher interrupting rating, making it a suitable drop-in upgrade where higher fault current protection is required.
Will this breaker replace an older Westinghouse or Cutler-Hammer FDC3045?
Yes. Eaton acquired the Westinghouse and Cutler-Hammer molded case circuit breaker lines. A modern Eaton FDC3045 is a direct replacement for legacy Westinghouse or Cutler-Hammer breakers with the exact same catalog number.
Is this breaker compatible with standard residential load centers?
No. The FDC3045 is a Series C F-Frame molded case circuit breaker designed for industrial and commercial applications. It bolts onto the bus of Eaton Series C panelboards, switchboards, and motor control centers, and will not fit in standard plug-on residential load centers.
Can the trip settings on the FDC3045 be adjusted in the field?
No. This breaker features a fixed thermal and fixed magnetic trip unit. The long-time and instantaneous trip functions are factory set for 45 amps and cannot be modified by the installer.
Is the FDC3045 suitable for direct current (DC) applications?
Yes, this breaker is rated for up to 250VDC with an interrupting capacity of 22kA. This makes it suitable for specific industrial DC control circuits, battery systems, and solar applications that fall within its voltage and amperage limits.
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