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Schneider GV4PEM12N Motor Circuit Breaker, 12.5 A, 100 kA

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Schneider Electric TeSys GV4 motor circuit breaker, GV4PEM12N, 3-pole, rated 12.5 A, electronic thermal-magnetic trip, 100 kA breaking capacity at 240 V AC.

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Specifications

GV4PEM12N key specifications
ParameterValue
Control typeToggle
Range of productTeSys GV4
Product or component typeMotor circuit breaker
Climatic withstandIACS E10
Voltage800 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2
[Ue] rated operational voltage690 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2
[Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage8 kV IEC 60947-2
Breaking capacity100 kA Icu 220...240 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 50 kA Icu 380...415 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 50 kA Icu 440 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 15 kA Icu 525 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 65 kA 208Y/120 V AC 50/60 Hz UL 60947 65 kA 240 V AC 50/60 Hz UL 60947 35 kA 480Y/277 V AC 50/60 Hz UL 60947 8 kA Icu 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 25 kA Icu 500 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 18 kA 600Y/347 V AC 50/60 Hz UL 60947
Line rated current12.5 A
Magnetic tripping current212 A
[Ith] conventional free air thermal current115 A IEC 60947-4-1
Motor power3 kW 400...415 V AC 50/60 Hz 3 kW 500 V AC 50/60 Hz 4 kW 500 V AC 50/60 Hz 5.5 kW 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz 7.5 kW 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz 4 kW 400...415 V AC 50/60 Hz 5.5 kW 400...415 V AC 50/60 Hz 5.5 kW 500 V AC 50/60 Hz 7.5 kW 500 V AC 50/60 Hz 9 kW 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz 11 kW 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz

All specifications

GV4PEM12N additional specifications
ParameterValue
Power dissipation per pole4.6 W
Poles description3P
Phase failure sensitivityYes IEC 60947-4-1
Rated dutyContinuous IEC 60947-4-1
Utilisation categoryCategory A IEC 60947-2 AC-3 IEC 60947-4-1
IK degree of protectionIK07 IEC 62262
IP degree of protectionIP40 IEC 60529
Connections - terminalsEverLink BTR screw connectors top) 1 0.002...0.1 in² (1.5...70 mm²) - solid EverLink BTR screw connectors top) 1 0.002...0.08 in² (1.5...50 mm²) - flexible EverLink BTR screw connectors bottom) 1 0.004...0.1 in² (2.5...95 mm²) - solid EverLink BTR screw connectors bottom) 1 0.004...0.1 in² (2.5...70 mm²) - flexible
Pollution degree3
Operating altitude5000 m
ColorGray RAL 7016)
Depth4.6 in (116 mm)
Width3.2 in (81 mm)
Height6.1 in (155 mm)
Electrical durability40000 cycles AC-3 440 V In/2 40000 cycles AC-3 440 V In
Mechanical durability40000 cycles
StandardsCSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1 UL 60947-4-1 EN/IEC 60947-4-1 EN/IEC 60947-2
RangeTeSys Deca
CategoryUS10I1122365
Fire resistance1760 °F (960 °C) IEC 60695-2-11
Device short nameGV4PEM
Tightening torque79.7 lbf.in (9 N.m) 0.02...0.1 in² (16...95 mm²) 44.3 lbf.in (5 N.m) 0.002...0.02 in² (1.5...10 mm²)
Device applicationMotor protection
Operating positionAny position
Trip unit technologyElectronic Thermal-magnetic
Mechanical robustnessVibrations +/- 1 mm 2...13.2 Hz IEC 60068-2-6 Vibrations 0.7 gn 13.2...100 Hz IEC 60068-2-6 Shocks 15 gn 11 ms IEC 60068-2-27
Maximum operating rate25 cyc/h
Suitability for isolationYes IEC 60947-1
Ambient air temperature for storage-58...185 °F (-50...85 °C)
Ambient air temperature for operation-13...158 °F (-25...70 °C)

Product details

Motor circuit breaker for dedicated protection

The Schneider GV4PEM12N is a 3-pole motor circuit breaker in the TeSys GV4 range, rated 12.5 A continuous current with an electronic thermal-magnetic trip unit. It's sized for motors drawing up to 12.5 A and carries a breaking capacity of 100 kA at 240 V AC (IEC 60947-2), so it handles high-fault installations without external fuses for back-up protection.

Trip technology and protection precision

Unlike a simple thermal-magnetic breaker, the GV4PEM12N uses an electronic thermal-magnetic trip. That means the overload curve stays consistent across ambient temperature swings — no thermal drift from a bimetallic strip. The magnetic trip is fixed at 212 A (about 17x In), giving a fast short-circuit response without field adjustment. Phase failure sensitivity is built in, per IEC 60947-4-1: if one phase drops, the breaker trips, preventing single-phasing damage to the motor. Rated for continuous duty and classified as Category A per IEC 60947-2, so it's suitable for motor protection in AC-3 switching duty (40000 cycles at In/2 on 440 V).

Physical installation notes

The housing is IP40 (finger-safe) with an IK07 impact rating, acceptable for clean panel environments. Accepts any mounting orientation, operates up to 5000 m altitude, and extends 4.6 in deep on the bus—standard for a 3-pole molded-case frame. Wire terminals are EverLink BTR screw type. Top accepts 1.5–70 mm² solid or 1.5–50 mm² flexible; bottom accepts 2.5–95 mm² solid or 2.5–70 mm² flexible. Torque to 9 N·m for the main terminals. The toggle control is manual operation.

Frequently asked questions

What breaking capacity does the GV4PEM12N offer?

Under IEC 60947-2, it achieves 100 kA at 240 V AC, 50 kA at 415 V AC, and 15 kA at 525 V AC. UL ratings include 65 kA at 240 V and 35 kA at 480Y/277 V.

What standards does this motor circuit breaker comply with?

It is certified to UL 60947-4-1, CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1, and EN/IEC 60947-4-1, plus the circuit-breaker standard EN/IEC 60947-2.

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