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Schneider Electric GV3P506 — Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB)

Schneider Electric GV3P506 TeSys GV3 Motor Circuit Breaker,

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Schneider Electric TeSys Deca GV3P506, motor circuit breaker, 3P, 50 A, thermal-magnetic, 22 kW at 400 V AC, 100 kA breaking capacity.

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

Specifications

GV3P506 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product nameTeSys GV3
Product rangeTeSys Deca
Product/component typeMotor circuit breaker
Device applicationMotor protection
GV3P506 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Rated current (In)50 A
Poles configuration3P
Breaking capacity100 kA Icu at 230/240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 kA Icu at 400/415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 kA Icu at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 12 kA Icu at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 6 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
GV3P506 — Protection
ParameterValue
Trip unit technologyThermal-magnetic
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
GV3P506 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Control typeRotary handle
Terminal tightening torque6 N.m - on lugs-ring terminals
Width55 mm
Height132 mm
Depth136 mm
GV3P506 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating ambient temperature-20...60 °C
Storage ambient temperature-40...80 °C
IP degree of protectionIP20 conforming to IEC 60529
GV3P506 — 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
GV3P506 — Electrical
ParameterValue
[Ics] rated service short-circuit breaking capacity100 % at 230/240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 100 % at 400/415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 100 % at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 % at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 % at 690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2

Product details

The thermal-magnetic trip unit provides overload protection via a bimetal element and short-circuit protection via a magnetic coil set to trip at 700 A. Phase-failure sensitivity is built in per IEC 60947-4-1, so it catches a lost phase before the motor overheats. Breaking capacity is 100 kA Icu at 230/240 V, 50 kA at 400/415 V, and 12 kA at 500 V — all per IEC 60947-2. For a 50 A motor circuit on a 400 V supply with a 50 kA SCCR panel, this breaker clears the fault cleanly.

The 55 mm width and 136 mm depth fit standard enclosure layouts; connection pitch is 17.5 mm without spreaders. Tightening torque on lugs/ring terminals is 6 N·m. Rated for horizontal or vertical mounting, and the enclosure carries IK09 impact protection and IP20 finger-safe terminals. Ambient storage range is -40 to 80 °C.

Motor power and duty ratings

Motor power ratings: 22 kW at 400/415 V AC, 30 kW at 500 V, and 45 kW at 690 V — all 50/60 Hz. The utilisation category is AC-3 per IEC 60947-4-1, which means it's rated for switching squirrel-cage motors: starting, stopping, and running at full load. Category A per IEC 60947-2 applies for short-circuit performance. Electrical durability is 50,000 cycles at AC-3, 415 V, at rated current. Mechanical durability matches at 50,000 cycles. Power dissipation per pole is 8 W, so total heat in the enclosure is 24 W at full load.

Frequently asked questions

What are the key ratings for the GV3P506?

Rated current 50 A, breaking capacity 100 kA at 230/240 V and 50 kA at 400/415 V, motor power 22 kW at 400 V. Thermal-magnetic trip with magnetic trip at 700 A.

What standards does the GV3P506 comply with?

It complies with EN/IEC 60947-2, EN/IEC 60947-4-1, UL 60947-4-1, CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1, and IEC/EN 60335-1 Clause 30.2 and IEC/EN 60335-2-40 Annex JJ.

How does the GV3P506 mount?

It mounts on 35 mm symmetrical DIN rail (clipped) or directly to a panel with three M4 screws. The fixing mode supports both horizontal and vertical orientation.

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