The Schneider Electric TeSys GV2LC0220 is an enclosed direct-on-line (DOL) starter combining a 3-pole circuit breaker with magnetic trip protection and a rotary handle in a single polycarbonate enclosure rated IP54. It is set for an 18 A thermal protection adjustment range, meaning the overload relay inside is factory-set or field-adjusted to protect a motor drawing up to 18 A full-load current. The enclosure carries cable entries sized for 20 mm or 25 mm ISO glands at both top and bottom, which simplifies panel gland-plate planning — no need to cut extra holes for the starter itself.
Rated breaking capacity varies with system voltage: 100 kA Icu at 220–230 V, 50 kA at 400–415 V, 20 kA at 440 V, and 10 kA at 500 V, all per IEC 60947-2. The unit also complies with IEC 60947-4 (motor starters), VDE 0660-102, EN 60947, and IEC 60439-1 (low-voltage switchgear assemblies).
Dimensions: 88 mm wide, 166 mm high, 173 mm deep. The 88 mm width is three standard 27 mm modular pitches — it occupies three DIN-rail spaces in a typical enclosure. The polycarbonate enclosure is rated IP54, so it is suitable for indoor industrial environments with dust and splash exposure but not for direct washdown or outdoor installation without additional weather protection. Padlockable in the OFF position with up to three 8 mm padlocks for lockout/tagout compliance.