Type: AC Circuit Breaker, 2 Pole (2P / 1P+N configuration)
Technology: Hydraulic-Magnetic (Temperature Independent Tripping)
Rating Capability: 100% rating capability regardless of ambient temperature.
Compact Design: Ultra-compact 26mm wide (2 x 13mm modules).
Mounting: Mini Rail Mount (Black Shell)
Trip Indication: Features a mid-trip handle position for clear visual identification of electrical faults.
Immediate Reset: Can be reset instantly after clearing an overload condition.
Isolation Function: Suitable for use as an electrical isolator for both poles.
Ratings: Available in current ratings from 5A up to 60A (Certification specific to rating).
Voltage: Rated for 240 Vac (L+N or L1+L2 in specific systems).
Interrupting Capacity:
2.5 kA @ 240 Vac (VC 8036 / SANS 556-1)
3 kA @ 240 Vac (IEC/EN 60947-2 / VDE)
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C.
Durability: Withstands 5G vibration and 16G shock; High mechanical endurance (10,000 operations).
Safety Compliance: Complies with VC 8036, SANS 556-1, IEC/EN 60947-2. VDE Approved, CE Certified.
Busbar Compatible: Shell design facilitates easier installation onto common busbar systems.
Power Indicator: LED indicator shows power status.
Reliable & Consistent Protection: Hydraulic-magnetic tripping is precise and unaffected by temperature changes.
Complete Single-Phase Isolation: Switches both line and neutral (or two lines) simultaneously for enhanced safety during maintenance.
Significant Space Savings: The narrow 26mm profile allows for more circuits in a smaller panel space compared to standard 2-pole breakers.
Quick Fault Diagnosis: Mid-trip handle clearly indicates an electrical trip versus a manual switch-off.
Minimized Downtime: Immediate reset capability reduces circuit interruption time after resolving faults.
High Safety Standards: Complies with rigorous local and international safety regulations.
Versatile Use: Suitable for main switches in small DBs, specific appliance circuits, or any single-phase load requiring L+N protection/switching.
Long-Lasting Performance: Robust construction ensures reliability in various environments.
QA(13) - 2 Pole / 1P+N Technical Specifications | ||
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Parameter | Value | Standard / Notes |
Product Type | QA(13) Miniature Circuit Breaker | Hydraulic-Magnetic |
Number of Poles | 2 (1P+N configuration) | |
Operating Voltage | 240 Vac | 50/60 Hz |
Current Ratings Available | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60 | A (Max 60A per VC8036, Max 50A per IEC/VDE, Verify certification) |
Min / Max Current Rating | 5 A / 60 A | See note above |
Interrupting Capacity | 2.5 kA | VC 8036 (SANS 556-1) @ 240 Vac |
Interrupting Capacity | 3 kA | IEC/EN 60947-2 @ 240 Vac |
Time Delay Curve | 3 | Short Time Delay (Typically C-Curve equivalent) |
Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C | |
Endurance (Mechanical) | 10,000 operations | |
Endurance (Electrical) | 1,500 operations | @ Rated Current & Voltage (IEC 60947-2) |
Dielectric Strength | 1830 Vac | Multi-pole, 50 Hz for 1 minute after testing |
Mounting | Mini Rail | Surface mount clips optional |
Module Width | 26 mm (2 x 13mm) | |
Weight (Approx.) | ~204 g | Excluding auxiliary |
Terminals (Wire Size) | 0.75 - 35 mm² | Per pole (IEC) |
Terminals (Torque) | 2.5 Nm | Per pole (IEC), Pozidriv #2 / Combi Head |
Pollution Degree | PD2 | |
Approvals | VC 8036, SANS 556-1, IEC/EN 60947-2, VDE, CE |
Residential Main Switch: Suitable as an incoming main circuit breaker for small distribution boards where L+N switching is desired.
Single-Phase Appliance Protection: Protecting circuits for larger appliances like geysers, stoves, or air conditioners where double pole isolation is preferred or required.
Commercial Circuits: Protecting single-phase circuits in commercial installations requiring L+N breaking.
Industrial Control Panels: Protecting single-phase control circuits or equipment feeds where space is limited.
Alternative Energy Systems: AC output protection for single-phase inverters.
Mobile Power Generation: Protecting outputs on smaller generators.
Configuration: This unit functions as a linked 1P+N or 2P breaker depending on how it's wired (protecting Line + Switched Neutral or Line 1 + Line 2).
Certification Check: Ensure the specific current rating (up to 60A for VC 8036, up to 50A for IEC/VDE) meets the requirements and certifications for your installation.
Mounting: Designed for Mini Rail; optional clips needed for surface mounting.
Wiring: Use appropriate wire size (0.75-35mm²) per pole. Torque terminals correctly to 2.5 Nm.
Trip Handle: The linked mid-trip handle clearly indicates a fault on either protected pole.
Temperature Stability: Ideal for environments with significant temperature swings due to its hydraulic-magnetic nature.
Isolation: Provides a reliable means of isolating both monitored conductors simultaneously.