Providing thermal-magnetic protection, this 100A, three-pole breaker includes a factory-installed shunt trip accessory rated for 120/208/240VAC operation. Designed for seamless integration, it installs into Square D QO load centers and NQ panelboards. The plug-on mounting ensures a reliable busbar connection. Rated at 10kAIC, it features the Visi-Trip indicator to quickly identify faults. The shunt trip allows the breaker to be opened remotely via an external signal.
What does the 1021 suffix mean on the QO31001021 part number?
The 1021 suffix indicates that this model includes a factory-installed shunt trip accessory rated for 120V, 208V, or 240V AC. This allows the breaker to be tripped remotely by an external control signal.
How many panel spaces does the QO31001021 require?
This circuit breaker requires four standard QO panel spaces. The 3-pole breaker mechanism occupies three spaces, and the factory-installed shunt trip module occupies one additional adjacent space.
Can I field-install a shunt trip module onto a standard QO3100 breaker?
No. Square D QO and QOB shunt trip accessories must be factory-installed. You cannot add a shunt trip in the field, so you must purchase a breaker with the module pre-installed, such as this QO31001021.
How do I wire the shunt trip module on this breaker?
The shunt trip includes two terminals that accept 14 AWG to 12 AWG copper wire. To operate the remote trip function, apply a 120V to 240V AC signal across these terminals. The hot and neutral wires can be connected to either terminal.
What type of panelboards are compatible with the QO31001021?
This plug-on breaker is designed for 3-phase Square D QO load centers, NQ panelboards, and legacy NQOD panelboards. If your NQ or NQOD panel setup requires a bolt-on connection, you must use the QOB31001021 instead.
Can this shunt trip breaker be used with Ansul fire suppression systems?
Yes. It is commonly used in commercial kitchen exhaust hoods to interface with Ansul fire suppression systems. The fire system microswitch provides the 120V AC signal to the shunt trip terminals, instantly disconnecting power to the cooking equipment during an alarm event.
Will the 1021 shunt trip operate on a 24V DC control circuit?
No, the 1021 suffix designates a shunt trip coil rated specifically for 120V, 208V, or 240V AC. If your control circuit utilizes 12V or 24V AC/DC, you will need a QO breaker equipped with the 1042 suffix.
Does the QO31001021 feature a tripped circuit indicator?
Yes, it includes Square D's Visi-Trip indicator. When the breaker trips due to an overload, short circuit, or a remote shunt trip signal, a highly visible red flag appears in the breaker window to help quickly locate the tripped circuit in the panelboard.
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Customers rate this product 4.9 out of 5 based on 285 reviews.
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