
Eaton Motor-Protective Circuit Breaker 40-50A
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Product Description
Eaton PKZM4-50 PKZM4 motor-protective breaker, 40-50A, for motors up to 22kW @ 400V. Class 10A tripping with adjustable magnetic. Installed as the primary motor branch-circuit protection device between the incoming feeder and the contactor.
Technical Specifications
- Standard
- IEC/EN 60947-4-1
- Temperature range
- -25 to +55 °C
- IP rating
- IP20
- Approval
- CE, UL, cUL, CCC, UKCA
- Approvals
- CE, UL
- Dimensions
- 130 x 55 x 125 mm
- Weight
- 0.88 kg
- HS code
- 8536.20
- Eaton catalogue number
- 222355
- Type designation
- PKZM4-50
- EAN / GTIN
- 4015082223557
- Depth
- 160 mm
- Height
- 140 mm
- Width
- 55 mm
- Certifications
- UL Category Control No.: NLRV; IEC/EN 60947-4-1; CSA; IEC/EN 60947; CE; CSA Class No.: 3211-05; CSA File No.: 165628; VDE 0660; CSA-C22.2 No. 60947-4-1-14; UL 60947-4-1; UL; UL File No.: E36332
- 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, cyclic, to IEC 60068-2-30; Damp heat, constant, to IEC 60068-2-78
- Rated operational current for specified heat dissipation (In)
- 50 A
- Static heat dissipation, non-current-dependent Pvs
- 0 W
- Equipment heat dissipation, current-dependent Pvid
- 24.6 W
- Heat dissipation capacity Pdiss
- 0 W
- Heat dissipation per pole, current-dependent Pvid
- 8.2 W
- Rated frequency - max
- 60 Hz
- Rated frequency - min
- 50 Hz
- Rated operational current (Ie)
- 50 A
- Rated operational power at AC-3e, 220/230 V, 50 Hz
- 14 kW
- Rated operational power at AC-3e, 380/400 V, 50 Hz
- 25 kW
- Rated operational power at AC-3e, 440 V, 50 Hz
- 30 kW
- Rated operational power at AC-3e, 500 V, 50 Hz
- 30 kW
- Rated operational power at AC-3e, 690 V, 50 Hz
- 45 kW
- Rated operational voltage (Ue) - max
- 690 V
- Rated operational voltage (Ue) - min
- 690 V
- Rated uninterrupted current (Iu)
- 50 A
- Actuator type
- Turn button
- Features
- Phase-failure sensitivity (according to IEC/EN 60947-4-1, VDE 0660 Part 102)
- Functions
- Phase failure sensitive; Motor protection
- Number of poles
- Three-pole
- Connection
- Screw terminals
- Degree of protection
- Terminals: IP00; IP20
- Explosion safety category for dust
- ATEX dust-ex-protection, PTB 10, ATEX 3012, Ex II(2) G
- Lifespan, electrical
- 30,000 operations (at 400V, AC-3)
- Lifespan, mechanical
- 30,000 Operations (Main conducting paths)
- Mounting position
- Can be snapped on to IEC/EN 60715 top-hat rail with 7.5 or 15 mm height.
- Operating frequency
- 40 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
- Shock resistance
- 15 g, Mechanical, According to IEC/EN 60068-2-27, Half-sinusoidal shock 10 ms
- Suitable for
- Branch circuit: Manual type E if used with terminal, or suitable for group installations, (UL/CSA); Also motors with efficiency class IE3
- Temperature compensation
- -25 - 55 °C, Operating range; ≤ 0.25 %/K, residual error for T > 40°; -5 - 40 °C to IEC/EN 60947, VDE 0660
- Assigned motor power at 230/240 V, 60 Hz, 3-phase
- 15 HP
- Assigned motor power at 460/480 V, 60 Hz, 3-phase
- 30 HP
- Assigned motor power at 575/600 V, 60 Hz, 3-phase
- 40 HP
- Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icu at 400 V AC
- 50 kA
- Short-circuit current
- 60 kA DC, up to 250 V DC, Main conducting paths
- Short-circuit current rating (group protection)
- 42 kA, 600 V High Fault, Fuse, SCCR (UL/CSA); 600 A, 600 V High Fault, max. Fuse, SCCR (UL/CSA); 42 kA, 600 V High Fault, CB, SCCR (UL/CSA); 600 A, 600 V High Fault, max. CB, SCCR (UL/CSA)
- Short-circuit current rating (type E)
- Accessories required BK50/3-PKZ4-E; 50 kA, 480 Y/277 V, SCCR (UL/CSA); 50 kA, 240 V, SCCR (UL/CSA)
- Short-circuit release
- Basic device fixed 15.5 x Iu; ± 20% tolerance; 775 A, Irm
- Switching capacity
- 50 A (3 contacts in series), DC-5 up to 250V; 50 A, AC-3 up to 690 V
- Stripping length (main cable)
- 14 mm
- Terminal capacity (flexible with ferrule)
- 1 x (0.75 - 35) mm², Main cables; 2 x (0.75 - 25) mm², Main cables
- Terminal capacity (solid)
- 1 x (0.75 - 16) mm², Main cables; 2 x (0.75 - 16) mm²
- Terminal capacity (solid/stranded AWG)
- 14 - 2
- Tightening torque
- 3.3 Nm, Screw terminals, Main cable
- Overload release current setting - max
- 50 A
- Overload release current setting - min
- 40 A
- Tripping characteristic
- Overload trigger: tripping class 10 A
Standards & Compliance
- Standard
- IEC/EN 60947-4-1
- Temperature Range
- -25 to +55 °C
- IP Rating
- IP20
- Classification / Approval
- CE, UL, cUL, CCC, UKCA
- HS Code
- 8536.20
Product Documentation
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Catalogue entry last verified: 2026-08-13. A manufacturer datasheet is attached to this entry — confirm application-critical values against it.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I buy PKZM4-50?
- PKZM4-50 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 PKZM4-50.
- What is the HS code for PKZM4-50?
- The customs tariff (HS) code for PKZM4-50 is 8536.20.
- Who manufactures PKZM4-50?
- PKZM4-50 is a Eaton product in the Switchgear & Protection range.
- Is a datasheet available for PKZM4-50?
- Yes — the PKZM4-50 datasheet can be viewed and downloaded on this page.
- What is the minimum order quantity for PKZM4-50?
- The minimum order quantity is 1.
- Is PKZM4-50 available?
- Yes — PKZM4-50 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).
