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This means the breaker detects a lost phase and trips before the motor single-phases to destruction — a standard requirement for motor-starting circuits. ## Motor power coverage and AC-3 duty At 400–415 V AC, the GV4PEM50N covers motors from 15 kW up to 22 kW in AC-3 duty (IEC 60947-4-1). At 500 V it reaches 30 kW, and at 660–690 V it handles up to 45 kW. The utilization category AC-3 means it is rated for starting squirrel-cage motors and disconnecting them under running conditions — not just isolating a stalled load. Mechanical durability is 40,000 cycles. For a motor-starting application that sees a few starts per shift, this breaker will outlast most contactors in the same cabinet. ## Panel fit and environmental tolerance Dimensions are 6.1 x 3.2 x 4.6 inches (155 x 81 x 116 mm), with EverLink BTR screw terminals that accept up to 95 mm² solid on the load side. IK07 impact resistance handles accidental tool drops during maintenance. This suits the breaker for installation in unheated shelters or mill basements where humidity cycles are common.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric GV4PEM50N TeSys GV4 Motor Circuit Breaker","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric GV4PEM50N TeSys GV4 motor circuit breaker, 50 A rated current, 100 kA breaking capacity at 240 V. Current production. Quoted to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Motor Protection Circuit Breakers (MPCB)"],"specifications":{"Color":"Gray RAL 7016)","Depth":"4.6 in (116 mm)","Range":"TeSys Deca","Width":"3.2 in (81 mm)","title":"GV4PEM50N","Height":"6.1 in (155 mm)","Category":"US10I1122365","Standards":"CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1 UL 60947-4-1 EN/IEC 60947-4-1 EN/IEC 60947-2","Rated duty":"Continuous IEC 60947-4-1","description":"Motor circuit breaker, TeSys GV4, 3P, 50A, Icu 50kA, thermal magnetic multifunction, Everlink terminals","Control Type":"Toggle","Product name":"TeSys GV4","Motor power kW":"11 kW 400...415 V AC 50/60 Hz 15 kW 500 V AC 50/60 Hz 18.5 kW 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz 15 kW 400...415 V AC 50/60 Hz 18.5 kW 400...415 V AC 50/60 Hz 22 kW 400...415 V AC 50/60 Hz 18.5 kW 500 V AC 50/60 Hz 22 kW 500 V AC 50/60 Hz 30 kW 500 V AC 50/60 Hz 22 kW 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz 30 kW 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz 37 kW 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz 45 kW 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz","Fire resistance":"1760 °F (960 °C) IEC 60695-2-11","lifecycle_stage":"current","Pollution degree":"3","Range of Product":"TeSys GV4","Breaking capacity":"100 kA Icu 220...240 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 50 kA Icu 380...415 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 50 kA Icu 440 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 15 kA Icu 525 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 65 kA 208Y/120 V AC 50/60 Hz UL 60947 65 kA 240 V AC 50/60 Hz UL 60947 35 kA 480Y/277 V AC 50/60 Hz UL 60947 8 kA Icu 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 25 kA Icu 500 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 18 kA 600Y/347 V AC 50/60 Hz UL 60947","Device short name":"GV4PEM","Poles description":"3P","Tightening torque":"79.7 lbf.in (9 N.m) 0.02...0.1 in² (16...95 mm²) 44.3 lbf.in (5 N.m) 0.002...0.02 in² (1.5...10 mm²)","Climatic withstand":"IACS E10","Device Application":"Motor protection","Line Rated Current":"50 A","Operating altitude":"5000 m","Operating position":"Any position","Trip unit technology":"Electronic Thermal-magnetic","Utilisation category":"Category A IEC 60947-2 AC-3 IEC 60947-4-1","Electrical durability":"20000 cycles AC-3 440 V In/2 10000 cycles AC-3 440 V In","Mechanical durability":"40000 cycles","Mechanical robustness":"Vibrations +/- 1 mm 2...13.2 Hz IEC 60068-2-6 Vibrations 0.7 gn 13.2...100 Hz IEC 60068-2-6 Shocks 15 gn 11 ms IEC 60068-2-27","Nbr. of units in pkg.":"1","Maximum Operating Rate":"25 cyc/h","Connections - terminals":"EverLink BTR screw connectors top) 1 0.002...0.1 in² (1.5...70 mm²) - solid EverLink BTR screw connectors top) 1 0.002...0.08 in² (1.5...50 mm²) - flexible EverLink BTR screw connectors bottom) 1 0.004...0.1 in² (2.5...95 mm²) - solid EverLink BTR screw connectors bottom) 1 0.004...0.1 in² (2.5...70 mm²) - flexible","IK degree of protection":"IK07 IEC 62262","IP degree of protection":"IP40 IEC 60529","Magnetic tripping current":"850 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":"4.6 W","[Ui] rated insulation voltage":"800 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":"-58...185 °F (-50...85 °C)","Ambient air temperature for operation":"-13...158 °F (-25...70 °C)","[Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage":"8 kV IEC 60947-2","[Ith] conventional free air thermal current":"115 A IEC 60947-4-1"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$981.20 – $1,095.88","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/sa/en/product/GV4PEM50N/motor-circuit-breaker-tesys-gv4-3p-50a-icu-50ka-thermal-magnetic-multifunction-everlink-terminals/"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the GV4PEM50N's breaking capacity at 480 V?","answer":"At 480Y/277 V AC per UL 60947, the GV4PEM50N is rated 35 kA. Under IEC 60947-2 at 380–415 V it is rated 50 kA Icu. The 100 kA rating applies at 220–240 V AC."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/GV4PEM50N","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/GV4PEM50N 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}}