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Complete PKE12 ST.TRIP 3-12A (PKE12/XTU-12)

Eaton · Electrical Components · Motor Protection Circuit Breakers · Ireland · eaton.com
Part Number
PKE12/XTU-12  ·  HS 8536.20
Complete PKE12 ST.TRIP 3-12A (PKE12/XTU-12)

Eaton PKE12/XTU-12 PKE Electronic motornvern.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer part number (MPN)PKE12/XTU-12
EAN / GTIN4015081195435
Sales unitpcs
Eaton catalogue number121733
Depth101 mm
Height102.5 mm
Width45 mm
Weight0.42 kg
CertificationsIEC/EN 60947; UL; CSA; CSA Class No.: 3211-05; IEC/EN 60947-4-1; CSA-C22.2 No. 60947-4-1-14; UL 60947-4-1; CE; CSA File No.: 165628; VDE 0660; UL Category Control No.: NLRV; UL File No.: E36332
Catalog NotesThis is a product for Environment A (Industrial). In environment B (household) this device may cause undesirable radio interference. In this case the user may be obliged to take appropriate measures.
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, cyclic, to IEC 60068-2-30; Damp heat, constant, to IEC 60068-2-78
ConnectionScrew terminals
Equipment heat dissipation, current-dependent Pvid3.6 W
Heat dissipation per pole, current-dependent Pvid1.2 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 power at AC-3e, 220/230 V, 50 Hz3 kW
Rated operational power at AC-3e, 380/400 V, 50 Hz5.5 kW
Rated operational power at AC-3e, 440 V, 50 Hz5.5 kW
Rated operational power at AC-3e, 500 V, 50 Hz5.5 kW
Rated operational power at AC-3e, 690 V, 50 Hz7.5 kW
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; Phase failure sensitive; Overload release; Motor protection for heavy starting duty
Number of polesThree-pole
Cut-out periods - min≤ 500 ms, main conducting paths, AC-4 cycle operation
Degree of protectionTerminals: IP00; IP20
Lifespan, electrical50,000 operations (at 400V, AC-3)
Lifespan, mechanical50,000 Operations (Main conducting paths)
Operating frequency60 Operations/h
Overload release current setting - max12 A
Overload release current setting - min3 A
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
Resistance per pole7.7 mΩ
Suitable forAlso motors with efficiency class IE3
Temperature compensation-5 - 40 °C to IEC/EN 60947, VDE 0660; -25 - 55 °C, Operating range
Assigned motor power at 115/120 V, 60 Hz, 1-phase1 HP
Assigned motor power at 200/208 V, 60 Hz, 3-phase3 HP
Assigned motor power at 230/240 V, 60 Hz, 1-phase1.5 HP
Assigned motor power at 230/240 V, 60 Hz, 3-phase3 HP
Assigned motor power at 460/480 V, 60 Hz, 3-phase7.5 HP
Assigned motor power at 575/600 V, 60 Hz, 3-phase10 HP
Short-circuit current rating (group protection)100 A, Class J, 600 V High Fault, max. Fuse, SCCR (UL/CSA); 100 kA, 600 V High Fault, Fuse, SCCR (UL/CSA)
Short-circuit releaseBasic device fixed 15.5 x Iu, Trip Blocks; Delayed approx. 60 ms, Trip blocks; ± 20% tolerance, Trip blocks; Trip block fixed 15.5 x Ir
Switching capacity12 A, General use UL/CSA; 12 A, AC-3 up to 690 V
Stripping length (main cable)10 mm
Terminal capacity (flexible with ferrule)2 x (1 - 6) mm², ferrule to DIN 46228; 1 x (1 - 6) mm², ferrule to DIN 46228
Terminal capacity (solid)2 x (1 - 6) mm²; 1 x (1 - 6) mm²
Terminal capacity (solid/stranded AWG)14 - 10
Tightening torque1.7 Nm, Screw terminals, Main cable; 1 Nm, Screw terminals, Control circuit cables
Rated operation power at AC-3, 400 V5.5 kW
With integrated auxiliary switchNo
Rated permanent current Iu12 A
With integrated under voltage releaseNo
Rated operating voltage690 V
Overload release current setting3–12 A
Power loss3.6 W
With thermal overload protectionYes
Type of electrical connection of main circuitScrew connection
Type of control elementTurn button
Switch off techniqueElectronic
Rated operation power at AC-3, 230 V3 kW
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icu at 400 V
AC100 kA
Adjustment range undelayed short-circuit release186 A
Phase failure sensitiveYes
Device constructionBuilt-in device fixed built-in technique
Country of originGermany

Properties

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