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The 80 % continuous current rating means the breaker is listed to carry 400 A continuously in a panel — not the full 500 A — unless you account for the 100 % rating option. That 80 % figure is the default for most UL 489 molded-case breakers; if your load pulls the full 500 A steady, you need to check the continuous-current derating for your enclosure and ambient. This is a unit-mount breaker with lug terminals on line and load. The lug range accepts 3 x AWG 3/0 up to 3 x 500 kcmil aluminium or copper — sized for the 500 A feed. Tightening torque is 50 N·m (442.5 lbf·in) for the main conductors. Strip length is 25 mm (1.0 in). The IP40 front panel protection means it's suited for enclosed distribution panels, not washdown environments. Two plug-in slots accept auxiliary switch OF modules; one slot for an alarm switch SD; one slot for a voltage release MN or MX. That gives you remote status and shunt-trip capability without drilling the panel. The green trip indicator on the front gives local visual confirmation of a fault trip. Carries UL 489, CSA, NEMA, NOM-003-SCFI-2000, and IEC 60947-2 marks. CE marked. HACR rated for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration applications.","metaTitle":"MGP26500 PowerPact M Circuit Breaker, 500 A, 2-Pole, ET 1.0","metaDescription":"MGP26500 PowerPact M 500 A 2-pole circuit breaker with ET 1.0 electronic trip unit. 65 kAIC at 240 VAC. UL/CSA/IEC. Current production. Quoted to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Obsolete","categoryPath":["2-Pole MCB (DIN Rail)"],"specifications":{"Color":"Black","Depth":"8.05 in (204.47 mm)","Range":"PowerPact","Width":"8.27 in (210.06 mm)","Height":"12.86 in (326.64 mm)","Category":"US10DE201205","AWG gauge":"3 x AWG 3/0...3 x 500 kcmil aluminium/copper","Standards":"UL CSA NEMA NOM-003-SCFI-2000 IEC 60947-2","Control Type":"Operating handle","Product name":"PowerPact M","Mounting mode":"Unit mount lug)","Quality labels":"CE","Trip unit name":"ET 1.0","Number of Poles":"2P","Number of slots":"2 auxiliary switch OF plug-in) 1 alarm switch SD plug-in) 1 voltage release MN or MX plug-in)","lifecycle_stage":"current","Local signalling":"1 trip indicator green)","Mounting Support":"Lug","Pollution degree":"3 IEC 60947-1","Quantity per Set":"1","Breaking capacity":"AIR 65 kA 240 V AC 50/60 Hz UL 489 AIR 35 kA 480 V AC 50/60 Hz UL 489 AIR 18 kA 600 V AC 50/60 Hz UL 489 Icu 50 kA 240 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 Icu 35 kA 380/415 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2","Network Frequency":"50/60 Hz","Tightening torque":"442.5 lbf.in (50 N.m) 0.1...0.4 in² (95...240 mm²) (3 x AWG 3/0...3 x 500 kcmil)","Device Application":"Distribution","Line Rated Current":"500 A","Operating altitude":"< 6561.68 ft (2000 m) without derating 13123.36 ft (4000 m) with derating","Terminal identifier":"AL800M23K","Trip unit technology":"Electronic, basic, ET 1.0,","Utilisation category":"Category A","Electrical connection":"Terminal nut, line Lugs, load","Nbr. of units in pkg.":"1","Breaking capacity code":"G","IP degree of protection":"IP40","Continuous current rating":"80 %","Magnetic tripping current":"1000...5000 A","Product or Component Type":"Circuit breaker","Suitability for isolation":"Yes IEC 60947-2","Circuit breaker application":"HACR rated","Power wire stripping length":"1.0 in (25 mm)","[Ui] rated insulation voltage":"750 V IEC 60947-2","[Ue] rated operational voltage":"600 V AC 50/60 Hz UL 489","Long time pick-up adjustment range":"300...800 A","Ambient Air Temperature for Storage":"-58...185 °F (-50...85 °C)","Ambient Air Temperature for Operation":"-13...158 °F (-25...70 °C)","[Ics] rated service breaking capacity":"25 kA 240 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 20 kA 380/415 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2","[Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage":"8 kV IEC 60947-2"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/cc9c08931273974cfde529d40f1aef9b.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/us/en/product/MGP26500/circuit-breaker-powerpact-m-500a-2-pole-600vac-18ka-lugs-et-1-0-80/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/MGP26500/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of MGP26500?","answer":"The MGP26500 has a UL 489 AIR of 65 kA at 240 V AC, 35 kA at 480 V AC, and 18 kA at 600 V AC. IEC 60947-2 Icu is 50 kA at 240 V and 35 kA at 380/415 V."},{"question":"What wire sizes does MGP26500 accept?","answer":"The lugs accept 3 x AWG 3/0 up to 3 x 500 kcmil aluminium or copper. Strip length is 25 mm (1.0 in)."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/MGP26500","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/MGP26500 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","indexable":true}}