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Selector Switch (T6-3-8212/E/HI12)

Eaton · Switchgear & Protection · Disconnect Switches · Ireland · eaton.com
Part Number
T6-3-8212/E/HI12  ·  HS 8536.50
Selector Switch (T6-3-8212/E/HI12)

Eaton T6-3-8212/E/HI12 3-pole selector switch with 0-position. Recessed, front IP65.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer part number (MPN)T6-3-8212/E/HI12
EAN / GTIN4015082147815
Sales unitpcs
Eaton catalogue number214781
Depth88 mm
Height200 mm
Width88 mm
Weight1.162 kg
CertificationsEN 60204; IEC 60947; EN 60947; VDE; IEC/EN 60947-3; IEC/EN 60947; VDE 0660; IEC/EN 60204
Catalog NotesRated Short-time Withstand Current (Icw) for a time of 1 second
Actuator functionWith 0 (Off) position; Maintained
Actuator typeShort thumb-grip
Ambient operating temperature - max50 °C
Ambient operating temperature - min-25 °C
Ambient operating temperature (enclosed) - max40 °C
Ambient operating temperature (enclosed) - min-25 °C
Climatic proofingDamp heat, constant, to IEC 60068-2-78; Damp heat, cyclic, to IEC 60068-2-30
Control circuit reliability1 failure per 100,000 switching operations statistically determined, at 24 V DC, 10 mA)
Number of auxiliary contacts (change-over contacts)0
Number of auxiliary contacts (normally closed contacts)0
Number of auxiliary contacts (normally open contacts)0
Number of contacts9
Heat dissipation per pole, current-dependent Pvid11 W
Rated operational current for specified heat dissipation (In)160 A
Rated breaking capacity at 220/230 V (cos phi to IEC 60947-3)1280 A
Rated breaking capacity at 400/415 V (cos phi to IEC 60947-3)900 A
Rated breaking capacity at 500 V (cos phi to IEC 60947-3)880 A
Rated breaking capacity at 660/690 V (cos phi to IEC 60947-3)340 A
Rated operational current (Ie)75 A at AC-3, 230 V star-delta; 72.5 A at AC-3, 400 V star-delta; 34 A at AC-3, 690 V star-delta; 53 A at AC-3, 500 V star-delta
Rated operational current (Ie) at AC-21, 440 V150 A
Rated operational current (Ie) at AC-23A, 230 V126 A
Rated operational current (Ie) at AC-23A, 400 V, 415 V138 A
Rated operational current (Ie) at AC-23A, 500 V128 A
Rated operational current (Ie) at AC-23A, 690 V60 A
Rated operational current (Ie) at AC-3, 220 V, 230 V, 240 V75 A
Rated operational current (Ie) at AC-3, 380 V, 400 V, 415 V72.5 A
Rated operational current (Ie) at AC-3, 500 V53 A
Rated operational current (Ie) at AC-3, 660 V, 690 V34 A
Rated operational current (Ie) at DC-13, control switches L/R = 50 ms125 A
Rated operational current (Ie) at DC-23A, 120 V50 A
Rated operational current (Ie) at DC-23A, 24 V125 A
Rated operational current (Ie) at DC-23A, 48 V125 A
Rated operational current (Ie) at DC-23A, 60 V125 A
Rated operational power at AC-23A, 220/230 V, 50 Hz37 kW
Rated operational power at AC-23A, 400 V, 50 Hz75 kW
Rated operational power at AC-23A, 500 V, 50 Hz90 kW
Rated operational power at AC-23A, 690 V, 50 Hz55 kW
Rated operational power at AC-3, 380/400 V, 50 Hz37 kW
Rated operational power at AC-3, 415 V, 50 Hz37 kW
Rated operational power at AC-3, 690 V, 50 Hz30 kW
Rated operational power star-delta at 220/230 V, 50 Hz22 kW
Rated operational power star-delta at 380/400 V, 50 Hz37 kW
Rated operational power star-delta at 500 V, 50 Hz37 kW
Rated operational power star-delta at 690 V, 50 Hz30 kW
Rated operational voltage (Ue) at AC - max690 V
Rated uninterrupted current (Iu)125 A
Uninterrupted currentRated uninterrupted current Iu is specified for max. cross-section.
Enclosure materialPlastic
Fitted withBlack thumb grip and front plate; 0 (off) position
Inscription1-0-2
Number of poles3
Degree of protectionIP65
Degree of protection (front side)IP65; NEMA 12
Lifespan, mechanical100,000 Operations
ModelReverser
Mounting methodFlush mounting
Mounting positionAs required
Number of contact units3
Operating frequency50 Operations/h
Overvoltage categoryIII
Pollution degree3
Product CategoryControl switches
Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp)6000 V AC
Safe isolation440 V AC, Between the contacts, According to EN 61140
Safety parameter (EN ISO 13849-1)B10d values as per EN ISO 13849-1, table C.1
Suitable forFront mounting
Switching angle60 °
TypeChangeover switch
Rated conditional short-circuit current (Iq)5 kA
Rated short-time withstand current (Icw)2 kA, Contacts, 1 second
Short-circuit protection rating200 A gG/gL, Fuse, Contacts
Load rating1.6 x Iₑ (with intermittent operation class 12, 40 % duty factor); 2 x Iₑ (with intermittent operation class 12, 25 % duty factor); 1.3 x Iₑ (with intermittent operation class 12, 60 % duty factor)
Number of contacts in series at DC-23A, 120 V3
Number of contacts in series at DC-23A, 24 V1
Number of contacts in series at DC-23A, 48 V2
Number of contacts in series at DC-23A, 60 V3
Rated making capacity up to 690 V (cos phi to IEC/EN 60947-3)1600 A
Voltage per contact pair in series42 V
Screw sizeM6, Terminal screw
Terminal capacity (flexible with ferrule)2 x 16 mm², ferrules to DIN 46228; 1 x 50 mm², ferrules to DIN 46228
Terminal capacity (solid/stranded)2 x 25 mm²; 1 x 70 mm²
Tightening torque39.8 lb-in, Screw terminals; 4.5 Nm, Screw terminals
Rated operation power at AC-3, 400 V37 kW
Rated permanent current Iu125 A
Rated operation current Ie at AC-3, 400 V72.5 A
With zero (off) positionYes
Housing materialPlastic
With retraction in 0-positionNo
Degree of protection (IP), front sideIP65
Type of electrical connection of main circuitScrew connection
Type of control elementWing knob
Suitable for floor mountingNo
Suitable for front mountingYes
Suitable for distribution board installationNo
Suitable for intermediate mountingNo
Complete device in housingNo
Country of originGermany

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