The Schneider Electric ENW24179 is a 3-pole switch disconnector in the EasyPact NW range, rated for 3200 A operational current in AC-23A duty at 690 V AC (50/60 Hz). That AC-23A utilisation category covers switching of motor loads and other highly inductive circuits — not just resistive break — so it handles the inrush and making/breaking demands of large motors, transformers, or capacitor banks. It is certified for isolation per IEC 60947-3, meaning you can rely on the visible contact position indicator to confirm a safe disconnect for downstream work.
Key ratings — the so-what for your panel
Rated short-time withstand current (Icw) is 50 kA for 1 second, or 25 kA for 3 seconds, at ambient up to 70 °C. That 50 kA for 1 s is the number you coordinate with upstream protection — if your fault-clearing device clears in under a second, the switch stays intact and the arc does not propagate. The rated short-circuit making capacity (Icm) is 105 kA peak AC, which covers the asymmetrical first peak of a fault. Electrical endurance: 5000 cycles at 440 V, 2500 cycles at 690 V, both AC-23A without maintenance. That is in line with a heavy-duty disconnector that sees regular load switching, not just infrequent isolation.
Fixed-mount on a base plate — not DIN-rail. The rear connection pitch is 115 mm without a spreader. Dimensions: 422 mm wide × 352 mm high × 297 mm deep.