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Eaton Motor-Protective Circuit Breaker 40-50A

Eaton · Switchgear & Protection · Motor Protection · Ireland · eaton.com
Part Number
PKZM4-50  ·  HS 8536.20
Eaton Motor-Protective Circuit Breaker 40-50A

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

StandardIEC/EN 60947-4-1
Temperature range-25 to +55 °C
IP ratingIP20
ApprovalCE, UL, cUL, CCC, UKCA
ApprovalsCE, UL
Dimensions130 x 55 x 125 mm
Weight0.88 kg
HS code8536.20
Eaton catalogue number222355
Type designationPKZM4-50
EAN / GTIN4015082223557
Depth160 mm
Height140 mm
Width55 mm
CertificationsUL 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
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
Rated operational current for specified heat dissipation (In)50 A
Static heat dissipation, non-current-dependent Pvs0 W
Equipment heat dissipation, current-dependent Pvid24.6 W
Heat dissipation capacity Pdiss0 W
Heat dissipation per pole, current-dependent Pvid8.2 W
Rated frequency - max60 Hz
Rated frequency - min50 Hz
Rated operational current (Ie)50 A
Rated operational power at AC-3e, 220/230 V, 50 Hz14 kW
Rated operational power at AC-3e, 380/400 V, 50 Hz25 kW
Rated operational power at AC-3e, 440 V, 50 Hz30 kW
Rated operational power at AC-3e, 500 V, 50 Hz30 kW
Rated operational power at AC-3e, 690 V, 50 Hz45 kW
Rated operational voltage (Ue) - max690 V
Rated operational voltage (Ue) - min690 V
Rated uninterrupted current (Iu)50 A
Actuator typeTurn button
FeaturesPhase-failure sensitivity (according to IEC/EN 60947-4-1, VDE 0660 Part 102)
FunctionsPhase failure sensitive; Motor protection
Number of polesThree-pole
ConnectionScrew terminals
Degree of protectionTerminals: IP00; IP20
Explosion safety category for dustATEX dust-ex-protection, PTB 10, ATEX 3012, Ex II(2) G
Lifespan, electrical30,000 operations (at 400V, AC-3)
Lifespan, mechanical30,000 Operations (Main conducting paths)
Mounting positionCan be snapped on to IEC/EN 60715 top-hat rail with 7.5 or 15 mm height.
Operating frequency40 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
Shock resistance15 g, Mechanical, According to IEC/EN 60068-2-27, Half-sinusoidal shock 10 ms
Suitable forBranch 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-phase15 HP
Assigned motor power at 460/480 V, 60 Hz, 3-phase30 HP
Assigned motor power at 575/600 V, 60 Hz, 3-phase40 HP
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icu at 400 V AC50 kA
Short-circuit current60 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 releaseBasic device fixed 15.5 x Iu; ± 20% tolerance; 775 A, Irm
Switching capacity50 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 torque3.3 Nm, Screw terminals, Main cable
Overload release current setting - max50 A
Overload release current setting - min40 A
Tripping characteristicOverload trigger: tripping class 10 A

Properties

Temperature range-25 to +55 °C
IP ratingIP20
Primary standardIEC/EN 60947-4-1
Dimensions130 x 55 x 125 mm
Weight0.88 kg
MOQ1

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