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Schneider Electric GV2LE16TQ — Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB)

Schneider Electric GV2LE16TQ TeSys Deca Motor Circuit Breake

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Schneider Electric TeSys Deca GV2LE16TQ motor circuit breaker, 3P, 14 A rated current, magnetic trip, 100 kA breaking capacity at 230/240 V AC, DIN rail mount, IP20.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

GV2LE16TQ — Identification
ParameterValue
Product nameTeSys GV2
Product rangeTeSys Deca
Product/component typeMotor circuit breaker
Device applicationMotor protection
GV2LE16TQ — Ratings
ParameterValue
Rated current (In)14 A
Poles configuration3P
Breaking capacity100 kA Icu at 230/240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 15 kA Icu at 400/415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 8 kA Icu at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 6 kA Icu at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 3 kA Icu at 690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2
Rated operational voltage (Ue)690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2
Rated insulation voltage (Ui)690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2
Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp)6 kV conforming to IEC 60947-2
Network type (AC/DC)AC
Network frequency50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2
Utilisation categoryCategory A conforming to IEC 60947-2 AC-3 conforming to IEC 60947-4-1 AC-3e conforming to IEC 60947-4-1
GV2LE16TQ — Protection
ParameterValue
Trip unit technologyMagnetic
Suitability for isolationYes conforming to IEC 60947-1
Electrical durability (cycles)100000 cycles for AC-3 at 415 V In 100000 cycles for AC-3e at 415 V In
Mechanical durability (cycles)100000 cycles
GV2LE16TQ — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Control typeToggle
Terminal connection typePower circuit: screw clamp terminal 2 cable(s) 1...6 mm²solid Power circuit: screw clamp terminal 2 cable(s) 1.5...6 mm²flexible without cable end Power circuit: screw clamp terminal 2 cable(s) 1...4 mm²flexible with cable end
Terminal tightening torque1.7 N.m - on screw clamp terminal
Width45 mm
Height89 mm
Depth78.5 mm
GV2LE16TQ — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating ambient temperature-20...60 °C
Storage ambient temperature-40...80 °C
IP degree of protectionIP20 conforming to IEC 60529
GV2LE16TQ — Approvals
ParameterValue
StandardsEN/IEC 60947-2 EN/IEC 60947-4-1 UL 60947-4-1 CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1 IEC/EN 60335-2-40:Annex JJ
GV2LE16TQ — Electrical
ParameterValue
[Ics] rated service short-circuit breaking capacity100 % at 230/240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 % at 400/415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 % at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 75 % at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 75 % at 690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2

Product details

At 400/415 V AC the breaking capacity drops to 15 kA, still enough for most industrial distribution boards. Rated for motor duty in utilisation category AC-3 (switching squirrel-cage motors during running), it handles 5.5 kW at 400/415 V AC and up to 11 kW at 690 V AC. The electrical durability is rated at 100,000 cycles under AC-3 at 415 V — that's the number of on-load operations you can expect before contact wear reaches end-of-life.

The 45 mm width means it takes up one standard modular space in a DIN-rail enclosure — plan your fill factor accordingly. Screw-clamp terminals accept up to 6 mm² solid or 4 mm² flexible with ferrule; torque to 1.7 N·m. IP20 finger-safe terminals are standard for enclosed panels. Ambient storage range is -40 to 80 °C, which covers most unheated warehouses.

Approvals include EN/IEC 60947-2 (circuit-breaker standard), EN/IEC 60947-4-1 (contactor/motor-starter standard), UL 60947-4-1, and CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1. Also listed for IEC/EN 60335-2-40 Annex JJ (heat-pump and air-conditioning safety). These cover most industrial and commercial installations in North America and Europe.

Breaking capacity (Icu) per IEC 60947-2: 100 kA at 230/240 V AC, 15 kA at 400/415 V AC, 8 kA at 440 V, 6 kA at 500 V, 3 kA at 690 V. The 15 kA at 400 V is the more common coordination target for European 400 V distribution. Rated insulation voltage (Ui) and operational voltage (Ue) both 690 V AC. Power dissipation is 1.8 W per pole — 5.4 W total at full load, which matters for thermal management in a sealed enclosure. Mechanical durability is 100,000 cycles; the toggle control is manual-reset only.

Frequently asked questions

What are the key approvals for this motor circuit breaker?

It carries EN/IEC 60947-2, EN/IEC 60947-4-1, UL 60947-4-1, CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1, and IEC/EN 60335-2-40 Annex JJ. These cover circuit-breaker and motor-starter standards for North America and Europe, plus heat-pump safety.

What is the breaking capacity at 400 V?

15 kA Icu at 400/415 V AC per IEC 60947-2. At 230/240 V it's 100 kA, and at 690 V it drops to 3 kA.

What motor power does the GV2LE16TQ cover?

5.5 kW at 400/415 V AC, 7.5 kW at 500 V, and up to 11 kW at 690 V AC, all at 50/60 Hz.

How does the GV2LE16TQ compare to a standard thermal-magnetic motor breaker?

This is a magnetic-only trip unit (no thermal overload). It provides short-circuit protection only; overload protection must come from a separate thermal overload relay or a motor-starter combination. That's typical for TeSys Deca motor circuit breakers paired with a contactor and overload relay in a motor-starter assembly.

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