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Schneider Electric GV3L501 — Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB)

Schneider GV3L501 TeSys Deca Motor Circuit Breaker, 50 A, 22

MPNGV3L501
Obsolete

Schneider Electric TeSys Deca GV3L501, motor circuit breaker, 3P, 50 A In, 22 kW at 400 V, magnetic trip, rotary handle, IP20.

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

Specifications

GV3L501 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product nameTeSys GV3
Product rangeTeSys Deca
Product/component typeMotor circuit breaker
Device applicationMotor protection
GV3L501 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Rated current (In)50 A
Poles configuration3P
Breaking capacity100 kA Icu at 230/240 V AC 50/60 Hz 50 kA Icu at 400/415 V AC 50/60 Hz 50 kA Icu at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz 12 kA Icu at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz 6 kA Icu at 690 V AC 50/60 Hz
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
GV3L501 — Protection
ParameterValue
Trip unit technologyMagnetic
Suitability for isolationYes conforming to IEC 60947-1
Electrical durability (cycles)50000 cycles for AC-3 at 415 V In
Mechanical durability (cycles)50000 cycles
GV3L501 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Control typeRotary handle
Terminal tightening torque5 N.m - on screw clamp terminal
Width55 mm
Height114 mm
Depth136 mm
GV3L501 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating ambient temperature-20...60 °C
Storage ambient temperature-40...80 °C
IP degree of protectionIP20 conforming to IEC 60529
GV3L501 — Approvals
ParameterValue
StandardsEN/IEC 60947-2 EN/IEC 60947-4-1 UL 60947-4-1 CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1 IEC/EN 60335-1:Clause 30.2 IEC/EN 60335-2-40:Annex JJ
GV3L501 — Electrical
ParameterValue
[Ics] rated service short-circuit breaking capacity100 % at 230/240 V AC 50/60 Hz 100 % at 400/415 V AC 50/60 Hz 100 % at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz 50 % at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz 50 % at 690 V AC 50/60 Hz

Product details

The GV3L501 is a 3-pole motor circuit breaker from the TeSys Deca range, rated 50 A continuous (Ith 50 A) with a magnetic trip threshold of 700 A. That magnetic trip — not a thermal bimetal — means it reacts to short-circuit faults only; overload protection is handled by a separate thermal overload relay downstream. For a 400/415 V 50/60 Hz supply, it carries a motor load up to 22 kW. The 100 kA Icu at 230/240 V and 50 kA Icu at 400/415 V tell you this breaker can clear a bolted fault at those levels without rupturing — critical for SCCR compliance on a panel nameplate.

The rotary handle gives a local on/off/trip indication — no separate control power needed. Horizontal or vertical mounting is permitted, which simplifies layout in a crowded cabinet.

Frequently asked questions

What are the key ratings for the GV3L501?

Rated current 50 A, magnetic trip at 700 A, motor power 22 kW at 400/415 V AC, breaking capacity 100 kA Icu at 230/240 V and 50 kA at 400/415 V. Utilisation category AC-3 for motor switching.

What compliance documentation is available for the GV3L501?

The breaker is listed to EN/IEC 60947-2, EN/IEC 60947-4-1, UL 60947-4-1, and CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1. It also meets glow-wire test requirements per IEC/EN 60335-1 Clause 30.2 and IEC/EN 60335-2-40 Annex JJ.

What is the GV3L501's mounting and dimensions?

Width 55 mm, height 114 mm, depth 136 mm. Mounts on 35 mm DIN rail or panel with three M4 screws. IP20 rated for enclosed panel use.

MPN
GV3L501