{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"ENW24178","brand":"Schneider Electric","brandSlug":"schneider","productSlug":"ENW24178","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/ENW24178","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/ENW24178","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Schneider Electric EasyPact NW switch disconnector, ENW24178, 2500 A AC-23A, 3-pole, fixed mount, IP40.","salesMarkdown":"## Switch disconnector for distribution, 2500 A AC-23A The Schneider Electric ENW24178 is a fixed-mount switch disconnector in the EasyPact NW range, rated 2500 A in AC-23A utilisation category at 690 V AC 50/60 Hz. That AC-23A rating means it handles switching of motor loads and other highly inductive circuits — not just resistive break — with a making capacity of 105 kA peak and a short-time withstand of 50 kA for 1 s. Three poles, rear-connected, with a vertical or horizontal connection position. The 2500 A continuous rating sets the maximum load current the switch can carry without exceeding temperature limits — sized for a main feeder or large distribution bus. The AC-23A duty classification confirms it is rated for switching motor loads, not just passive circuits; the 5000-cycle electrical durability at 440 V and 2500 cycles at 690 V give a realistic service life under those inductive loads. The 50 kA short-time withstand for 1 s and 105 kA making capacity define the fault-handling capability — critical for selectivity studies and SCCR compliance in a panel. Rated insulation voltage of 1000 V and impulse withstand of 12 kV cover 690 V line-to-line systems with margin for transient overvoltages. Switch disconnectors of this class serve as the main incoming isolation point in low-voltage distribution boards, motor control centres, and industrial power panels. The suitability-for-isolation marking confirms it provides visible-break isolation per IEC 60947-3 — required for lockout/tagout procedures during maintenance.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric ENW24178 EasyPact NW Switch Disconnector,","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric ENW24178 EasyPact NW switch disconnector, 2500 A AC-23A, 3-pole, fixed mount. IEC 60947-3, IP40. Active production. Available to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Air Circuit Breakers"],"specifications":{"Depth":"297 mm","Range":"EasyPact","Width":"422 mm","title":"ENW24178","Height":"352 mm","Standards":"IEC 60947-3","Rated duty":"Continuous","description":"switch disconnector, EasyPact NW, 2500A, N, 3 Poles, fixed","Control type":"Push-button","Network type":"AC","Mounting mode":"Fixed","Product weight":"60 kg","lifecycle_stage":"current","Connection pitch":"115 mm without spreader","Mounting support":"Base plate","Pollution degree":"4 conforming to IEC 60664-1","Range of product":"EasyPact NW","Device short name":"ENW25N","Network frequency":"50/60 Hz","Poles description":"3P","Device application":"Distribution","Connection position":"Vertical Horizontal","Utilisation category":"AC-23A","Electrical durability":"AC-23A: 5000 cycles 440 V AC 50/60 Hz without maintenance conforming to IEC 60947-3 AC-23A: 2500 cycles 690 V AC 50/60 Hz without maintenance conforming to IEC 60947-3","Mechanical durability":"20000 cycles with maintenance conforming to IEC 60947-3 10000 cycles without maintenance conforming to IEC 60947-3","Location of connection":"Rear","IP degree of protection":"IP40","Product or component type":"Switch disconnector","Suitability for isolation":"Yes conforming to IEC 60947-3","Contact position indicator":"Yes","[Ui] rated insulation voltage":"1000 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-3","[Ie] rated operational current":"AC-23A: 2500 A AC 50/60 Hz 690 V","[Ue] rated operational voltage":"690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-3","Ambient air temperature for storage":"-40...85 °C without control unit","Ambient air temperature for operation":"-5...70 °C","[Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage":"12 kV conforming to IEC 60947-3","[Icw] rated short-time withstand current":"50 kA during 1 s conforming to IEC 60947-3 at -5...70 °C 25 kA during 3 s conforming to IEC 60947-3 at -5...70 °C","[Icm] rated short-circuit making capacity":"105 kA AC at 50/60 Hz"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/ad4d9382a70eb7cd65c0d33f8da513bb.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/ae/en/product/ENW24178/switch-disconnector-easypact-nw-2500a-n-3-poles-fixed/"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy ENW24178 and how do I get a price?","answer":"The ENW24178 is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at the time of quote — submit an RFQ for a firm price and lead time."},{"question":"What is ENW24178's listed depth?","answer":"The ENW24178 has a depth of 297 mm."},{"question":"What is the ENW24178's range?","answer":"The ENW24178 belongs to the Schneider Electric EasyPact NW range."},{"question":"What standards does the ENW24178 comply with?","answer":"The ENW24178 is designed and tested to IEC 60947-3 for switch-disconnectors, with a rated insulation voltage of 1000 V and impulse withstand of 12 kV. Pollution degree 4 per IEC 60664-1 covers heavy industrial environments."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/ENW24178","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/schneider/ENW24178 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","indexable":true}}