Motor circuit breaker for 32 A motor branches
The Schneider Electric GV3P326 is a TeSys Deca motor circuit breaker rated 32 A continuous, sized for a 15 kW motor at 400/415 V AC 50/60 Hz.
Breaking capacity and fault coordination
For a 400 V panel the 100 kA figure gives generous SCCR headroom; the integrator should verify the assembly SCCR against the downstream component ratings. The utilisation category is AC-3 for motor switching, and the breaker is also Category A for general distribution use.
The connection pitch is 17.5 mm without spreaders, and the tightening torque on lugs/ring terminals is 6 N·m. The IP20 enclosure suits clean indoor panels; the IK09 mechanical robustness rating means it withstands accidental tool impacts during commissioning. Operating altitude is rated to 3000 m without derating.
Durability and isolation capability
Rated for 50,000 electrical cycles under AC-3 at 415 V and 50,000 mechanical cycles — this covers a typical motor start/stop duty for a conveyor or pump over many years. Power dissipation is 8 W per pole, which should be factored into enclosure thermal calculations if multiple units are ganged.
