The GV2P32AE11TQ is a 3-pole motor circuit breaker from the TeSys Deca family, rated 32 A continuous and built for motor protection duty. The 32 A thermal-magnetic trip unit sets the full-load current threshold for a motor branch circuit — this is the number that must match the motor nameplate FLA, not a bus rating. The magnetic trip fires at 537.6 A, which is 16.8× In, so it clears short-circuit faults fast without nuisance tripping on motor inrush. The breaking capacity tells you where this breaker can be installed: 100 kA Icu at 230/240 V AC, 50 kA at 400/415 V, and 20 kA at 440 V. Motor power ratings are 15 kW at 400/415 V, 18.5 kW at 500 V, and 22 kW at 690 V, all at 50/60 Hz. The utilisation category is AC-3, which is the standard for squirrel-cage motor switching — starting, stopping, and running motors under load.
Mounting position can be horizontal or vertical. The rotary handle gives a clear visual indication of the contact position — useful for lockout/tagout. Power terminals are screw clamp, accepting up to 2 cables of 1 to 6 mm² solid or 1.5 to 6 mm² flexible. Tightening torque is 1.7 N·m. IK04 impact rating covers incidental tool drops during panel work.
The GV2P32AE11TQ is certified to EN/IEC 60947-2 (circuit-breakers) and EN/IEC 60947-4-1 (motor-starters), plus UL 60947-4-1 and CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1. It also meets IEC/EN 60335-2-40 Annex JJ and IEC/EN 60335-1 Clause 30.2 for appliance applications. Climatic withstand conforms to IACS, and fire resistance is tested to 960 °C per IEC 60695-2-11. Operating altitude is limited to 2000 m. Mechanical robustness: 30 Gn shock for 11 ms and 5 Gn vibration at 5 to 150 Hz.
Durability and electrical life
Electrical durability is rated at 100,000 cycles for AC-3 and AC-3e duty at 415 V at rated current. Mechanical durability matches at 100,000 cycles.