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The utilisation category is AC-3 per IEC 60947-4-1, meaning it is tested for switching squirrel-cage motors — starting, stopping, and plugging. Category A per IEC 60947-2 covers general distribution faults. The combination means this single device serves both motor control and branch-circuit protection in one enclosure, which is the point of a motor circuit breaker over a separate contactor plus MCCB. The GV4L25B delivers 50 kA Icu at 220...240 V AC, 25 kA at 380...415 V, 20 kA at 440 V, and 10 kA at 500 V. These are the ultimate short-circuit breaking capacities — the breaker can clear one fault at these levels and still be serviceable afterward. The standards are EN/IEC 60947-2 (circuit-breaker performance) and EN/IEC 60947-4-1 (contactor/motor-starter coordination). That dual certification is what lets a single device serve both as a disconnecting means and as motor overload protection — it is listed for both roles, not just one. ## Motor power coverage across common voltages The GV4L25B covers a range of motor power ratings depending on supply voltage: 5.5 kW at 400...415 V, 7.5 kW at 500 V, and up to 18.5 kW at 660...690 V. That spread reflects the fact that at higher voltages the same 25 A carries more power. For a 400 V line, the 5.5 kW rating is the one to use for BOM matching; for a 690 V mining or marine installation, it reaches 18.5 kW. ## Termination and environmental fit Terminals are EverLink BTR screw type — top accepts 1.5...70 mm² solid or 1.5...50 mm² flexible; bottom accepts 2.5...95 mm² solid or 2.5...70 mm² flexible. Tightening torque is 9 N·m for the larger cables (16...95 mm²) and 5 N·m for smaller ones (1.5...10 mm²). The EverLink design uses a clamping plate that maintains contact pressure over temperature cycles, which reduces the need for retorquing during commissioning. Operating altitude up to 5000 m without derating — useful for high-altitude installations where air density affects arc extinction. Mechanical durability is rated at 40,000 cycles, electrical durability at 40,000 cycles for AC-3 at 440 V at half rated current (In/2), and 20,000 cycles at full rated current (In). That is typical for a motor circuit breaker in this class — the electrical endurance at full load is half the mechanical figure, which is the number to use when calculating maintenance intervals on a frequently cycled load like a conveyor or a compressor.","metaTitle":"Schneider GV4L25B TeSys Deca Motor Circuit Breaker, 25 A","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric GV4L25B TeSys Deca motor circuit breaker, 25 A rated current, 3-pole, 50 kA breaking capacity at 240 V. EN/IEC 60947-2 and 60947-4-1. Current lifecycle stage. So","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Motor Protection Circuit Breakers (MPCB)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"165 mm","Range":"TeSys Deca","Width":"81 mm","title":"GV4L25B","Colour":"Grey (RAL 7016)","Height":"155 mm","Standards":"EN/IEC 60947-2 EN/IEC 60947-4-1","Rated duty":"Continuous conforming to IEC 60947-4-1","description":"Motor circuit breaker, TeSys GV4, 3P, 25A, Icu 25kA, magnetic, EverLink terminals","Control type":"Rotary handle","Product name":"TeSys GV4","Motor power kW":"7.5 kW at 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz 5.5 kW at 400...415 V AC 50/60 Hz 7.5 kW at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz 9 kW at 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz 11 kW at 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz 7.5 kW at 400...415 V AC 50/60 Hz 9 kW at 400...415 V AC 50/60 Hz 11 kW at 400...415 V AC 50/60 Hz 9 kW at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz 11 kW at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz 15 kW at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz 15 kW at 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz 18.5 kW at 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz","Fire resistance":"960 °C conforming to IEC 60695-2-11","lifecycle_stage":"current","Pollution degree":"3","Range of product":"TeSys GV4","Breaking capacity":"50 kA Icu at 220...240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 25 kA Icu at 380...415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 20 kA Icu at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 10 kA Icu at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2","Device short name":"GV4L","Poles description":"3P","Tightening torque":"9 N.m for cable 16...95 mm² 5 N.m for cable 1.5...10 mm²","Climatic withstand":"conforming to IACS E10","Device application":"Motor protection","Operating altitude":"5000 m","Operating position":"Any position","[In] rated current":"25 A","Trip unit technology":"Magnetic Electronic","Utilisation category":"Category A conforming to IEC 60947-2 AC-3 conforming to IEC 60947-4-1","Electrical durability":"40000 cycles for AC-3 at 440 V In/2 20000 cycles for AC-3 at 440 V In","Mechanical durability":"40000 cycles","Mechanical robustness":"Vibrations: +/- 1 mm 2...13.2 Hz conforming to IEC 60068-2-6 Vibrations: 0.7 gn 13.2...100 Hz conforming to IEC 60068-2-6 Shocks: 15 gn 11 ms conforming to IEC 60068-2-27","Maximum Operating Rate":"25 cyc/h","Connections - terminals":"EverLink BTR screw connectors (top) 1 cable(s) 1.5...70 mm² - solid EverLink BTR screw connectors (top) 1 cable(s) 1.5...50 mm² - flexible EverLink BTR screw connectors (bottom) 1 cable(s) 2.5...95 mm² - solid EverLink BTR screw connectors (bottom) 1 cable(s) 2.5...70 mm² - flexible","IK degree of protection":"IK07 conforming to IEC 62262","IP degree of protection":"IP40 conforming to IEC 60529","Magnetic tripping current":"150...350 A","Product or component type":"Motor circuit breaker","Suitability for isolation":"Yes conforming to IEC 60947-1","Power dissipation per pole":"6.1 W","[Ui] rated insulation voltage":"800 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2","[Ue] rated operational voltage":"690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2","Ambient air temperature for storage":"-50...85 °C","Ambient air temperature for operation":"-25...70 °C","[Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage":"8 kV conforming to IEC 60947-2","[Ith] conventional free air thermal current":"115 A conforming to IEC 60947-4-1"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/767018526c5273872d22666518fe779b.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/za/en/product/GV4L25B/motor-circuit-breaker-tesys-gv4-3p-25a-icu-25ka-magnetic-everlink-terminals/"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the closest alternative to the GV4L25B in the TeSys Deca family?","answer":"Within the TeSys Deca range, the closest alternative would be a different amp rating — for example, the GV4L20 (20 A) or GV4L32 (32 A) — depending on the motor full-load amps. There is no pin-compatible drop-in with a different rating; the trip unit is integral to the breaker. For a different frame size, the GV4P series offers higher breaking capacities but a different footprint."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Schneider provide for the GV4L25B?","answer":"The GV4L25B is certified to EN/IEC 60947-2 and EN/IEC 60947-4-1. It carries a fire resistance rating of 960 °C per IEC 60695-2-11 and climatic withstand per IACS. Schneider provides a Declaration of Performance (DoP) and CE declaration on request. RoHS and REACH compliance documentation is available through the Schneider EcoOnline portal."},{"question":"What is the depth of the GV4L25B?","answer":"The GV4L25B has a depth of 165 mm, a width of 81 mm, and a height of 155 mm. This is a standard panel-mount footprint for the TeSys Deca range."},{"question":"What is the range of the GV4L25B?","answer":"The GV4L25B belongs to the TeSys Deca range from Schneider Electric. It is a motor circuit breaker designed for motor protection and isolation in industrial control panels."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GV4L25B","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/GV4L25B 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}}