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ABB / General Electric FCS36TE040R Molded Case Circuit Breaker
- 40A
- 3 Pole
- Unit Mount
ABB / General Electric
FCS36TE040R
Molded Case Circuit Breaker
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FCS36TE040R
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ABB / General Electric FCS36TE040R - 40A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
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Description
Engineered for industrial power distribution, the GE FCS36TE040R is a 3-pole, 40A MCCB from the Record Plus family. It provides robust overcurrent protection for demanding facility applications. This unit-mount breaker installs into GE Record Plus panelboards. It crosses over to the ABB Tmax XT1 series (XT1NU3040AFF000XXX) for modern upgrades. Rated 25kAIC at 480V, it features a fixed thermal-magnetic LI trip unit. The "R" suffix indicates this model is supplied without lugs.Specifications
| Brand | ABB / General Electric |
|---|---|
| Part Number | FCS36TE040R |
| Series | FCS |
| Amperage | 40A |
| Poles | 3 |
| Mounting Style | Unit Mount |
| Voltage | 240VAC, 480VAC, 600Y/347VAC, 500VDC |
| Phase | 3 |
| AIC Rating | 65kA @ 240VAC, 25kA @ 480VAC, 18kA @ 600Y/347VAC, 10kA @ 500VDC |
| Terminal Type | Lugs |
|---|---|
| For Use With | GE Record Plus Panelboards, Switchboards |
| 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, Lug Kits, Alarm Switch |
|---|---|
| Accessories | No Lugs Included |
| Standards | CSA C22.2 No. 5, IEC 60947-2, UL 489 |
| Approval | CE, CSA, cULus, HACR, HID, IEC, UL |
| Temp Rating | 40C |
| Construction Features | HACR Rated, Non-Interchangeable Trip, Double-Break Rotary Contact Structure |
Product FAQs
8 answersWhat panelboards are compatible with the FCS36TE040R circuit breaker?
This unit-mount breaker is specifically engineered to fit GE Record Plus panelboards and switchboards.
What is the modern ABB replacement for the GE FCS36TE040R?
Following ABB's acquisition of GE Industrial Solutions, this 40-amp Record Plus breaker crosses over to the ABB Tmax XT1 series. The direct modern upgrade is catalog number XT1NU3040AFF000XXX.
What does the "R" suffix in the FCS36TE040R catalog number indicate?
In the GE Record Plus nomenclature, an "R" or "R0" suffix indicates that the circuit breaker is supplied from the factory without lugs. Appropriate lug kits must be sourced and installed in the field.
What frame size does the FCS36TE040R belong to?
This breaker is part of the GE Record Plus FC 100-amp frame family.
Can I adjust the trip settings on the FCS36TE040R?
No, this breaker features a non-interchangeable thermal-magnetic trip unit with fixed long-time and fixed instantaneous (LI) functions. The trip settings cannot be adjusted in the field.
Is the FCS36TE040R suitable for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration applications?
Yes, GE Record Plus FC frame breakers in this amperage range are HACR rated for use with specialized HVACR motor loads.
Can this breaker be used for high-intensity discharge (HID) lighting circuits?
Yes, the 40-amp FCS36TE040R carries an HID rating, making it suitable for switching high-intensity discharge lighting loads.
Is the FCS36TE040R a current-limiting circuit breaker?
Yes, GE Record Plus FC frame breakers utilize a double-break rotary contact structure that provides current-limiting performance to reduce let-through energy during a fault.
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