Engineered for commercial and industrial power distribution, the Square D BGA24050Y2 is a 2-pole, 50A molded case circuit breaker from the PowerPacT B-Frame family. This unit mounts into Square D I-Line panelboards. It serves as an exact replacement for legacy FA24050AC breakers, offering an upgraded footprint while maintaining system compatibility. Rated for 35 kAIC at 480Y/277V, it features a phase AC connection (Y2 suffix), Visi-Trip indicator, and HACR rating.
What panelboards are compatible with the BGA24050Y2 circuit breaker?
This breaker is designed for use in Square D I-Line panelboards and switchboards. It features a plug-on I-Line mounting connection that engages directly with the panelboard bus stack.
What legacy Square D breaker does the BGA24050Y2 replace?
The BGA24050Y2 serves as a direct replacement for the legacy FA24050AC circuit breaker. It offers an upgraded PowerPacT B-Frame footprint while maintaining full system compatibility.
What does the "Y2" suffix indicate in the BGA24050Y2 part number?
In the Square D PowerPacT B-Frame nomenclature, the "Y2" suffix indicates that the breaker is configured with an AC phase connection for the I-Line bus stack.
What does the "G" in the BGA24050Y2 catalog number signify?
The "G" indicates the breaker's specific interrupting rating tier within the PowerPacT B-Frame family. For this model, it signifies a short-circuit current rating of 35 kA at 480Y/277 VAC and 65 kA at 240 VAC.
What wire sizes are accepted by the lugs on the BGA24050Y2?
The factory-installed mechanical lugs on the load side of this breaker accept 14 AWG to 2/0 AWG aluminum or copper conductors.
Can the BGA24050Y2 be used in DC power systems?
Yes, this breaker is rated for use in DC applications up to 250 VDC, with an interrupting capacity of 20 kA.
How does the I-Line mounting system work on this breaker?
The line side of the breaker features plug-on jaws that ratchet firmly onto the I-Line bus stack using a screwdriver. The load side uses standard mechanical lugs for wire termination.
What type of trip unit is installed in the BGA24050Y2?
It is equipped with a fixed thermal, fixed magnetic trip unit providing Long-Time and Instantaneous (LI) protection for standard overcurrent and short-circuit events.
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