Part of Square D's legacy Q1B series, the Q1B280 is a 2-pole, 80A molded case circuit breaker designed for commercial and industrial applications. It utilizes thermal-magnetic trip technology to provide dependable long-time and instantaneous overcurrent protection. This bolt-on breaker installs into older NQOB panelboards. For modern replacements, the QOB280 can be used when paired with the SK5668 mounting kit.
Which panelboards are compatible with the Square D Q1B280 circuit breaker?
The Q1B280 is a bolt-on circuit breaker designed specifically for installation in legacy Square D NQO and NQOB panelboards.
Is the Square D Q1B series obsolete, and what is the replacement?
Yes, the Q1B series is obsolete and has been replaced by the QOB series. To install a modern QOB circuit breaker in an older NQO or NQOB panelboard, you must use an SK5668 horizontal bus bar mounting assembly.
What wire gauge range is accepted by the terminals on the Q1B280?
The box lugs on this breaker accommodate wire sizes ranging from #4 AWG to 2/0 AWG.
What does the LI trip function code mean on the Q1B280?
The LI designation indicates that the breaker uses a thermal-magnetic trip unit equipped with fixed long-time and instantaneous trip functions to protect against overloads and short circuits.
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