Built for heavy-duty applications, the Siemens HE43B090 delivers 90A of thermal-magnetic protection across three poles. Operating at up to 480VAC, this E-Frame breaker features a 25kAIC rating at 480V and 65kAIC at 240V, making it ideal for robust commercial environments. Designed for secure integration, it bolts into Siemens P1, P2, and P3 panelboards, along with legacy ITE systems. When modernizing equipment, note that this specific frame is replaced by the HED43B090.
When modernizing equipment or replacing older units, the Siemens HED43B090 serves as the direct modern cross-reference for this legacy E-frame breaker. It maintains the same 90A rating and bolt-on configuration.
Can I install the HE43B090 in an older ITE panelboard?
Yes. Because Siemens acquired ITE, this E-frame breaker is fully compatible with legacy ITE panelboards that require bolt-on branch breakers. It also fits modern Siemens P1, P2, and P3 distribution panels.
Can the HE43B090 be applied in systems with high available fault currents?
Yes. While rated for 25kAIC at 480VAC, this breaker can safely interrupt up to 65kAIC when applied in 240VAC systems, providing flexibility for commercial installations with varying fault current requirements.
Are the lugs on the HE43B090 rated for aluminum wire?
Yes. The factory-installed lugs are dual-rated for both copper and aluminum conductors. They accept wire sizes ranging from 10 AWG up to 1/0 AWG, providing flexibility during installation.
Can the trip curve on the HE43B090 be adjusted in the field?
No. This breaker utilizes fixed thermal and fixed magnetic trip elements. It delivers reliable long-time and instantaneous (LI) protection, but the trip thresholds cannot be modified by the user.
Is the HE43B090 suitable for applications requiring GFCI protection?
No. This is a standard thermal magnetic circuit breaker designed strictly for overcurrent and short circuit protection. It does not include the specialized circuitry needed for ground fault (GFCI) or arc fault (AFCI) protection.
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