Engineered for commercial and industrial distribution, the Siemens HED42B070L is a 2-pole, 70A molded case circuit breaker from the Sentron family. It provides reliable thermal-magnetic LI protection for robust circuit defense. This unit mount MCCB includes line and load lugs for installation into enclosures, switchboards, and motor control centers. It is replaced by the 3VA5170-6ED21-0AA0. Rated 42kAIC at 480VAC, this ED frame breaker is HACR rated with a non-interchangeable trip unit.
HACR Rated, Current Limiting, High Interrupting Capacity, Reverse Feed, Non-Interchangeable Trip
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Is the Siemens HED42B070L still in active production or has it been replaced?
The HED42B070L is a legacy Sentron series breaker and has been replaced by the newer 3VA5170-6ED21-0AA0 molded case circuit breaker.
What type of equipment is the HED42B070L compatible with?
This ED frame breaker is designed for unit mount installations and is compatible with standard Siemens enclosures, switchboards, and motor control centers.
What wire sizes are accepted by the lugs on the HED42B070L?
The included line and load lugs accept 10 AWG to 1/0 AWG copper or aluminum wire.
Can the HED42B070L be reverse fed?
Yes, all Siemens ED frame circuit breakers, including the HED42B070L, are suitable for reverse feed applications.
What is the interrupting capacity of the HED42B070L on DC circuits?
In addition to its AC ratings, this breaker has a DC interrupting capacity of 30kA at 250VDC.
Which padlock device is compatible with this ED frame breaker?
The Siemens ED2HPL padlocking device is compatible with the HED42B070L for lockout and tagout procedures.
Does the HED42B070L feature adjustable trip settings?
No, this breaker features fixed thermal and fixed magnetic trip settings. It utilizes a non-interchangeable trip unit.
Is the HED42B070L HACR rated?
Yes, this breaker is HACR rated, making it suitable for use with heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.
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