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Thermal-magnetic trip unit provides inverse-time overload protection and instantaneous magnetic trip at 252 A for short circuits. Phase failure sensitivity is built in per IEC 60947-4-1. Electrical durability is rated at 50,000 cycles under AC-3 (motor) switching at rated current — sufficient for typical motor start/stop duty in production lines. Overall depth of 136 mm (5.4 in) requires adequate enclosure clearance; panel height of 132 mm and width of 55 mm fit snugly on standard backplates. Compliance certifications include EN/IEC 60947-2, EN/IEC 60947-4-1, UL 60947-4-1, and CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1. Fire resistance tested to 960 °C (IEC 60695-2-11). IP20 finger-safe terminals with IK09 impact resistance for enclosed mounting.","metaTitle":"Schneider GV3P18 TeSys GV3 Motor Circuit Breaker, 18 A, 3-Po","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric GV3P18 motor circuit breaker, 18 A, 3-pole, thermal-magnetic. Breaking capacity 100 kA at 400/415 V AC. UL/IEC listed. Sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":[],"specifications":{"Color":"Dark grey","Depth":"5.4 in (136 mm)","Range":"TeSys Deca","Width":"2.2 in (55 mm)","Height":"5.2 in (132 mm)","Category":"US10I1122366","Standards":"EN/IEC 60947-2 EN/IEC 60947-4-1 UL 60947-4-1 CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1 IEC/EN 60335-1:Clause 30.2 IEC/EN 60335-2-40:Annex JJ","Rated duty":"Uninterrupted IEC 60947-4-1","Fixing mode":"35 mm symmetrical DIN rail clipped Panel screwed with 3 x M4 screws)","Control Type":"Rotary handle","Network type":"AC","Product name":"TeSys GV3","Motor power kW":"7.5 kW 400/415 V AC 50/60 Hz 9 kW 500 V AC 50/60 Hz 15 kW 690 V AC 50/60 Hz","Fire resistance":"1760 °F (960 °C) IEC 60695-2-11","lifecycle_stage":"current","Breaking capacity":"100 kA Icu 230/240 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 100 kA Icu 400/415 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 50 kA Icu 440 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 12 kA Icu 500 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 6 kA Icu 690 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2","Device short name":"GV3P","Mounting position":"Horizontal Vertical","Network frequency":"50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2","Poles description":"3P","Tightening torque":"44.3 lbf.in (5 N.m) screw clamp terminal","Climatic withstand":"IACS E10","Device Application":"Motor protection","Line Rated Current":"18 A","Operating altitude":"9842.52 ft (3000 m)","Trip unit technology":"Thermal-magnetic","Utilisation category":"Category A IEC 60947-2 AC-3 IEC 60947-4-1","Electrical durability":"50000 cycles AC-3 415 V In","Mechanical durability":"50000 cycles","Mechanical robustness":"Shocks 15 Gn for 11 ms contactor open Shocks 30 Gn for 11 ms contactor closed Vibrations 4 Gn, 5...300 Hz","Nbr. of units in pkg.":"1","IK degree of protection":"IK09 enclosure","IP degree of protection":"IP20 IEC 60529","Magnetic tripping current":"252 A","Phase failure sensitivity":"Yes IEC 60947-4-1","Product or Component Type":"Motor circuit breaker","Suitability for isolation":"Yes IEC 60947-1","Power dissipation per pole":"8 W","[Ui] rated insulation voltage":"690 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2","[Ue] rated operational voltage":"690 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2","Ambient Air Temperature for Storage":"-40...176 °F (-40...80 °C)","Thermal protection adjustment range":"12...18 A IEC 60947-2","Ambient air temperature for operation":"-4...140 °F (-20...60 °C)","[Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage":"6 kV IEC 60947-2","[Ith] conventional free air thermal current":"18 A IEC 60947-2","[Ics] rated service short-circuit breaking capacity":"100 % 230/240 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 100 % 400/415 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 100 % 440 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 50 % 500 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 50 % 690 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$60.19","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/fec3cdfd889b89fedf7fd9e21a836aae.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/GV3P18/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What compliance documentation does Schneider provide for the GV3P18?","answer":"The GV3P18 carries certifications to EN/IEC 60947-2, EN/IEC 60947-4-1, UL 60947-4-1, and CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1. Fire resistance per IEC 60695-2-11 and IP20 protection are also certified."},{"question":"What is the color and depth of the GV3P18?","answer":"The GV3P18 is dark grey (Schneider's standard for TeSys Deca). Its depth is 5.4 inches (136 mm), which is important for enclosure clearance when mounting on backplate or DIN rail."},{"question":"What breaking capacity does the GV3P18 provide?","answer":"The GV3P18 offers 100 kA breaking capacity at 230/240 V and 400/415 V AC, 50 kA at 440 V, 12 kA at 500 V, and 6 kA at 690 V per IEC 60947-2."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GV3P18","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/GV3P18 when reusing this data. 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