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PKE 12 Base module (PKE12)

Eaton · Electrical Components · Motor Protection Circuit Breakers · Ireland · eaton.com
Part Number
PKE12  ·  HS 8536.20
PKE 12 Base module (PKE12)

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer part number (MPN)PKE12
EAN / GTIN4015081195312
Sales unitpcs
Eaton catalogue number121721
Depth101 mm
Height102.5 mm
Width45 mm
Weight0.33 kg
CompliancesCE Marked
CertificationsUL 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 resistance25 g, Mechanical, according to IEC/EN 60068-2-27, Half-sinusoidal shock 10 ms
AltitudeMax. 2000 m
Ambient operating temperature - max55 °C
Ambient storage temperature - max80 °C
Ambient operating temperature - min-25 °C
Ambient operating temperature (enclosed) - max40 °C
Ambient operating temperature (enclosed) - min-25 °C
Ambient storage temperature - min-40 °C
Climatic proofingDamp heat, constant, to IEC 60068-2-78; Damp heat, cyclic, to IEC 60068-2-30
ConnectionScrew terminals
Equipment heat dissipation, current-dependent Pvid2.7 W
Heat dissipation per pole, current-dependent Pvid0.9 W
Rated operational current for specified heat dissipation (In)12 A
Rated frequency - max60 Hz
Rated frequency - min50 Hz
Rated operational current (Ie)12 A
Rated operational voltage (Ue) - max690 V
Rated operational voltage (Ue) - min690 V
Rated uninterrupted current (Iu)12 A
Actuator typeTurn button
FeaturesPhase-failure sensitivity (according to IEC/EN 60947-4-1, VDE 0660 Part 102)
Fitted withStandard knob
FunctionsMotor protection; Motor protection for heavy starting duty
Number of polesThree-pole
Degree of protectionIP20; Terminals: IP00
Lifespan, electrical50,000 operations (at 400V, AC-3)
Lifespan, mechanical50,000 Operations (Main conducting paths)
Operating frequency60 Operations/h
Overvoltage categoryIII
Pollution degree3
Product categoryMotor protective circuit breaker
ProtectionFinger and back-of-hand proof, Protection against direct contact when actuated from front (EN 50274)
Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp)6000 V AC
Suitable forAlso motors with efficiency class IE3
Temperature compensation-5 - 40 °C to IEC/EN 60947, VDE 0660; -25 - 55 °C, Operating range
Short-circuit releaseBasic device fixed 15.5 x Iu, Trip Blocks; ± 20% tolerance, Trip blocks
Switching capacity12 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 torque1 Nm, Screw terminals, Control circuit cables; 1.7 Nm, Screw terminals, Main cable
With integrated auxiliary switchNo
Rated permanent current Iu12 A
With integrated under voltage releaseNo
Rated operating voltage690 V
With thermal overload protectionNo
Type of electrical connection of main circuitScrew connection
Type of control elementTurn button
Switch off techniqueElectronic
Phase failure sensitiveNo
Device constructionBuilt-in device fixed built-in technique
Country of originGermany

Properties

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