The Schneider GV3P18 is a 3-pole motor circuit breaker in the TeSys Deca range, rated 18 A with thermal-magnetic trip and 100 kA breaking capacity at 400/415 V AC. It serves as a combination motor protector: disconnect switch, overload relay, and short-circuit protection in a single DIN-rail or panel-mount unit. Rated for motor loads up to 7.5 kW at 400 V AC or 15 kW at 690 V AC, covering common pump, fan, and compressor applications.
Thermal-magnetic trip unit provides inverse-time overload protection and instantaneous magnetic trip at 252 A for short circuits. Phase failure sensitivity is built in per IEC 60947-4-1. Electrical durability is rated at 50,000 cycles under AC-3 (motor) switching at rated current — sufficient for typical motor start/stop duty in production lines. Overall depth of 136 mm (5.4 in) requires adequate enclosure clearance; panel height of 132 mm and width of 55 mm fit snugly on standard backplates.
Compliance certifications include EN/IEC 60947-2, EN/IEC 60947-4-1, UL 60947-4-1, and CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1. Fire resistance tested to 960 °C (IEC 60695-2-11). IP20 finger-safe terminals with IK09 impact resistance for enclosed mounting.
