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Rated for motor duty in AC-3 utilisation category per IEC 60947-4-1, so it switches 3 kW at 400 V and up to 11 kW at 690 V. The electrical durability is 40,000 cycles at full AC-3 load — that's the mechanical life too, so it's matched for frequent switching applications like conveyor or pump cycling. The IP40 front panel protection means it's fine inside a standard enclosure but not for washdown areas. Operating altitude goes to 5000 m, so it works in high-altitude installations without derating. Terminals accept lugs or ring terminals — torque to 9 N·m for cables 16…95 mm² on the line/load side, and 5 N·m for 1.5…10 mm² on the control wiring. The toggle control gives a clear visual indication of the contact position for isolation duty (it's marked suitable for isolation per IEC 60947-1).","metaTitle":"Schneider TeSys GV4LE12S6 Motor Circuit Breaker, 12.5 A, 3 k","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric GV4LE12S6 motor circuit breaker, 12.5 A rated current, 3 kW at 400 V AC. IEC 60947-2/4-1, 120 kA breaking capacity. Current lifecycle stage, sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Motor Protection Circuit Breakers (MPCB)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"116 mm","Range":"TeSys Deca","Width":"81 mm","title":"GV4LE12S6","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, 12.5A, Icu 100kA, magnetic, lugs terminals","Control type":"Toggle","Product name":"TeSys GV4","Motor power kW":"3 kW at 400...415 V AC 50/60 Hz 3 kW at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz 5.5 kW at 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz 7.5 kW at 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz 5.5 kW at 400...415 V AC 50/60 Hz 5.5 kW at 500 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 3.7 kW at 400...415 V AC 50/60 Hz 3.7 kW at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz","Fire resistance":"960 °C conforming to IEC 60695-2-11","lifecycle_stage":"current","Connection pitch":"27 mm without spreaders 35 mm with spreaders","Pollution degree":"3","Range of product":"TeSys GV4","Breaking capacity":"120 kA Icu at 220...240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 100 kA Icu at 380...415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 70 kA Icu at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 30 kA Icu at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 18 kA Icu at 525 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 10 kA Icu at 660...690 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":"12.5 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 40000 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":"Lugs-ring terminals","IK degree of protection":"IK07 conforming to IEC 62262","IP degree of protection":"IP40 conforming to IEC 60529","Magnetic tripping current":"75...175 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/bf1ce7f696f5c98abd1a9bbab4e9bd58.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/ie/en/product/GV4LE12S6/motor-circuit-breaker-tesys-gv4-3p-12-5a-icu-100ka-magnetic-lugs-terminals/"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What are the key ratings for this motor circuit breaker?","answer":"Rated current 12.5 A, breaking capacity 120 kA at 240 V AC, motor power 3 kW at 400 V AC, magnetic trip range 75…175 A, and rated operational voltage 690 V AC."},{"question":"What standards does the GV4LE12S6 comply with?","answer":"It complies with EN/IEC 60947-2 for circuit-breaker performance and EN/IEC 60947-4-1 for motor-starter coordination. It is also suitable for isolation per IEC 60947-1."},{"question":"What is the closest alternative in the TeSys family?","answer":"Within the TeSys GV4 series, the GV4LE12S6 is the 12.5 A variant. The GV4LE16S6 is the next step up at 16 A, sharing the same frame size, connection pitch, and breaking capacity ratings. The choice between them is purely the continuous current setting needed for the motor feeder."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GV4LE12S6","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/GV4LE12S6 when reusing this data. 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