
PKE 12 Base module (PKE12)
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Overview
Eaton PKE 12 Base module (PKE12) is listed under Electrical Components / Motor Protection Circuit Breakers. Sales unit: pcs; Eaton catalogue number: 121721; Depth: 101 mm; Height: 102.5 mm; Width: 45 mm; Weight: 0.33 kg.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer part number (MPN)
- PKE12
- EAN / GTIN
- 4015081195312
- Sales unit
- pcs
- Eaton catalogue number
- 121721
- Depth
- 101 mm
- Height
- 102.5 mm
- Width
- 45 mm
- Weight
- 0.33 kg
- Compliances
- CE Marked
- Certifications
- UL 508; IEC 60947-4-1; EN 60947-4-1; CSA Std. C22.2 No. 14-10; VDE; CE; CSA Class No.: 3211-05; VDE 0660; CSA; CSA-C22.2 No. 60947-4-1-14; UL 60947-4-1; UL File No.: E36332; IEC/EN 60947-4-1; UL; UL Category Control No.: NLRV; CSA File No.: 165628; IEC/EN 60947
- Shock resistance
- 25 g, Mechanical, according to IEC/EN 60068-2-27, Half-sinusoidal shock 10 ms
- Altitude
- Max. 2000 m
- Ambient operating temperature - max
- 55 °C
- Ambient storage temperature - max
- 80 °C
- Ambient operating temperature - min
- -25 °C
- Ambient operating temperature (enclosed) - max
- 40 °C
- Ambient operating temperature (enclosed) - min
- -25 °C
- Ambient storage temperature - min
- -40 °C
- Climatic proofing
- Damp heat, constant, to IEC 60068-2-78; Damp heat, cyclic, to IEC 60068-2-30
- Connection
- Screw terminals
- Equipment heat dissipation, current-dependent Pvid
- 2.7 W
- Heat dissipation per pole, current-dependent Pvid
- 0.9 W
- Rated operational current for specified heat dissipation (In)
- 12 A
- Rated frequency - max
- 60 Hz
- Rated frequency - min
- 50 Hz
- Rated operational current (Ie)
- 12 A
- Rated operational voltage (Ue) - max
- 690 V
- Rated operational voltage (Ue) - min
- 690 V
- Rated uninterrupted current (Iu)
- 12 A
- Actuator type
- Turn button
- Features
- Phase-failure sensitivity (according to IEC/EN 60947-4-1, VDE 0660 Part 102)
- Fitted with
- Standard knob
- Functions
- Motor protection; Motor protection for heavy starting duty
- Number of poles
- Three-pole
- Degree of protection
- IP20; Terminals: IP00
- Lifespan, electrical
- 50,000 operations (at 400V, AC-3)
- Lifespan, mechanical
- 50,000 Operations (Main conducting paths)
- Operating frequency
- 60 Operations/h
- Overvoltage category
- III
- Pollution degree
- 3
- Product category
- Motor protective circuit breaker
- Protection
- Finger and back-of-hand proof, Protection against direct contact when actuated from front (EN 50274)
- Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp)
- 6000 V AC
- Suitable for
- Also motors with efficiency class IE3
- Temperature compensation
- -5 - 40 °C to IEC/EN 60947, VDE 0660; -25 - 55 °C, Operating range
- Short-circuit release
- Basic device fixed 15.5 x Iu, Trip Blocks; ± 20% tolerance, Trip blocks
- Switching capacity
- 12 A, AC-3 up to 690 V
- Stripping length (main cable)
- 10 mm
- Terminal capacity (flexible with ferrule)
- 1 x (1 - 6) mm², ferrule to DIN 46228; 2 x (1 - 6) mm², ferrule to DIN 46228
- Terminal capacity (solid)
- 1 x (1 - 6) mm²; 2 x (1 - 6) mm²
- Terminal capacity (solid/stranded AWG)
- 14 - 10
- Tightening torque
- 1 Nm, Screw terminals, Control circuit cables; 1.7 Nm, Screw terminals, Main cable
- With integrated auxiliary switch
- No
- Rated permanent current Iu
- 12 A
- With integrated under voltage release
- No
- Rated operating voltage
- 690 V
- With thermal overload protection
- No
- Type of electrical connection of main circuit
- Screw connection
- Type of control element
- Turn button
- Switch off technique
- Electronic
- Phase failure sensitive
- No
- Device construction
- Built-in device fixed built-in technique
- Country of origin
- Germany
Standards & Compliance
- HS Code
- 8536.20
Cross References
- EAN 4015081195312
- SAP 1000090701
- Code 8925643
Product Documentation
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Catalogue entry last verified: 2026-09-30. A manufacturer datasheet is attached to this entry — confirm application-critical values against it.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I buy PKE12?
- PKE12 can be ordered from cballast.com as a Eaton catalogue item: request a quotation on this page or email sales@cballast.com, and the order ships worldwide.
- What is the manufacturer part number for this Eaton product?
- The manufacturer part number is PKE12.
- What is the HS code for PKE12?
- The customs tariff (HS) code for PKE12 is 8536.20.
- Who manufactures PKE12?
- PKE12 is a Eaton product in the Electrical Components range.
- Is a datasheet available for PKE12?
- Yes — the PKE12 datasheet can be viewed and downloaded on this page.
- What is the minimum order quantity for PKE12?
- The minimum order quantity is 1.
- Is PKE12 available?
- Yes — PKE12 is available to order: fulfilment is from supplier stock in cBallast's European network, dispatched directly from the warehouse to the customer, with the exact lead time stated in the quotation (reply within 24 hours).
