G-frame Circuit Breakers

Product Guide

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Advantages to reduce your
installed cost

l Compact size saves space and helps reduce overall panel size.

l Interchangeable lugs and nut keepers for customer-supplied connections

allow for last minute changes on site.

l UL listed field installable accessories allow for last minute changes on site.
Also, inventory can be minimized as these accessories cover two families of
Siemens breakers.

l Integral DIN rail or base mounting capability simplifies mounting the

breaker without having to add plates or adapters.

l CE/CSA/NOM marked UL breakers let you serve all major markets with
one design.
General information

The Siemens GG circuit breaker is a compact, industrial Applications:

design thermal magnetic breaker with valuable features • With their compact size, the G-frame circuit breakers
for the global markets. These features include a design are well suited for OEM designed equipment in both
that meets multi-national standards, is suitable for DIN light commercial and industrial applications.
rail or base mounting without the need for adapters, and • The GG can be independently mounted on DIN rail or
includes UL listed field installable accessories. The GG also held in place by mounting screws.
has an overcenter toggle mechanism that is trip free and • The GB and GB2 breakers are for panelboard
uses repulsion contact arm construction. Therefore, should mounted applications.
a short circuit or tripping condition occur, the contacts are
• These circuit breakers may be used as incoming main
forced apart and the breaker cannot be held closed by
and branch breakers in distribution systems.
means of the handle.
Operating conditions:
The GB and GB2 circuit breakers include the same design
• The GG circuit breakers are designed for use in enclosed
features as the GG except the line end of the breaker is
rooms, in which there are no adverse operating
configured for panelboard mounting applications and it is
conditions (e.g. dust, corrosive vapors, destructive gases).
without some of the global markings.
• For installation in dusty and damp rooms or outdoors,
suitable enclosures must be used.
• The G-Frame is factory calibrated for 40º C ambient.

125A frame
Type GG / GB / GB2
l Global rated (UL/CSA/ IEC /NOM)
UL489
CSA-C22.2 No. 5-02
IEC 60947-2 (GG) (PENDING)
NOM-003
l HACR, SWD, and HID marked (at applicable ratings)
l Integral DIN rail or base mount without adapters (GG)
l UL Listed field installable accessories
l Removable lugs
l 25 kA, 35 kA, 65 kA @ 480V AC (GG/GB2) 25 kA, 35 kA,
65 kA @ 480Y/277V AC (GB)
l Compact Size
3.0”W x 5.4”H x 2.8”D (1.0” wide per pole)
l 1, 2, 3 pole units
l Overcenter toggle and trip free mechanism
l Suitable for reverse feed applications
l Common trip
l Voltage ratings of 120V, 240V, 277V, 480V (GG / GB2)
480Y/277V AC, 600Y/347V AC
DC rated at 125V, 250V DC
l Meets or exceeds federal specifications W-C-375c
Classes 10b, 11a, 11b, 12b, 12c, 13a, 13b, 15b

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General information

Ratings and markings Shipping weight

Current HACR SWD HID Frame 1 pole 2 poles 3 poles
Type range (A) rated marked marked
xGB 0.9 lbs. / 0.4 kgs. 1.9 lbs. / 0.9 kgs. 2.9 lbs. / 1.2 kgs.
1 pole 15 - 125 15 - 125 15 - 20 15 - 50
GG/xGB2 0.75 lbs./ 0.34 kgs. 1.3 lbs./ 0.59 kgs 2.0 lbs / 0.98 kgs.
2 pole 15 - 125 15 - 125 — 15 - 50
3-pole 15 - 125 15 - 125 — 15 - 50

Interrupting ratings (max. RMS symmetrical amperes kA)

UL489 IEC 60947-2 (Ics = 50% lcu)
Volts AC Volts DC Volts AC Volts DC
Type Poles 120 240 277 347 480 600Y/347 125 125/250 240 415 125/250
1 65 — 25 14 — — 14 — 25 — —
NGG
2, 3 — 65 — — 25 14 — 14 1) 65 25 141)
1 65 — 35 14 — — 14 — — — —
HGG
2, 3 — 65 — — 35 14 — 14 1) — — —
1 65 — 65 14 — — 14 — — — —
LGG
2, 3 — 65 — — 65 14 — 14 1) — — —

UL489
Volts AC Volts DC
Type Poles 120 240 277 347 480Y/277 600Y/347 125 125/250
1 100 — 25 14 — — 14 —
NGB
2, 3 — 100 — — 25 14 — 14 1)
1 100 — 35 14 — — 14 —
HGB
2, 3 — 100 — — 35 14 — 14 1)
1 100 — 65 14 — — 14 —
LGB
2, 3 — 100 — — 65 14 — 14 1)

UL489
Volts AC Volts DC
Type Poles 120 240 277 347 480 600Y/347 125 125/250
1 100 — 25 14 — — 14 —
NGB2
2, 3 — 100 — — 25 14 — 14 1)
1 100 — 35 22 — — 14 —
HGB2
2, 3 — 100 — — 35 22 — 14 1)
1 100 — 65 25 — — 14 —
LGB2
2, 3 — 100 — — 65 25 — 14 1)
1) 2-pole only or two outer poles of 3-pole breaker.

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G-Frame 1, 2 and 3 poles
Ampere NGG HGG LGG NGB HGB LGB
rating catalog number catalog number catalog number catalog number catalog number catalog number
(Cable in - (Cable in - (Cable in - (Low Tab (Low Tab (Low Tab
In Cable out) Cable out) Cable out) Panelboard Mount) Panelboard Mount) Panelboard Mount)
15 NGG_B015L HGG_B015L LGG_B015L NGB_B015B HGB_B015B LGB_B015B
20 NGG_B020L HGG_B020L LGG_B020L NGB_B020B HGB_B020B LGB_B020B
25 NGG_B025L HGG_B025L LGG_B025L NGB_B025B HGB_B025B LGB_B025B
30 NGG_B030L HGG_B030L LGG_B030L NGB_B030B HGB_B030B LGB_B030B
35 NGG_B035L HGG_B035L LGG_B035L NGB_B035B HGB_B035B LGB_B035B
40 NGG_B040L HGG_B040L LGG_B040L NGB_B040B HGB_B040B LGB_B040B
45 NGG_B045L HGG_B045L LGG_B045L NGB_B045B HGB_B045B LGB_B045B
50 NGG_B050L HGG_B050L LGG_B050L NGB_B050B HGB_B050B LGB_B050B
60 NGG_B060L HGG_B060L LGG_B060L NGB_B060B HGB_B060B LGB_B060B
70 NGG_B070L HGG_B070L LGG_B070L NGB_B070B HGB_B070B LGB_B070B
80 NGG_B080L HGG_B080L LGG_B080L NGB_B080B HGB_B080B LGB_B080B
90 NGG_B090L HGG_B090L LGG_B090L NGB_B090B HGB_B090B LGB_B090B
100 NGG_B100L HGG_B100L LGG_B100L NGB_B100B HGB_B100B LGB_B100B
110 NGG_B110L HGG_B110L LGG_B110L NGB_B110B HGB_B110B LGB_B110B
125 NGG_B125L HGG_B125L LGG_B125L NGB_B125B HGB_B125B LGB_B125B
1=1 pole 1=1 pole 1= 1 pole 1= 1 pole 1= 1 pole 1= 1 pole
2=2 pole L = Line 2=2 pole L = Line 2= 2 pole L = Line 2= 2 pole B = Load 2= 2 pole B = Load 2= 2 pole B = Load
3= 3 pole & Load 3= 3 pole & Load 3= 3 pole & Load 3= 3 pole side lugs 2) 3= 3 pole side lugs 2) 3= 3 pole side lugs 2)
side lugs 1) side lugs 1) side lugs 1)

1) This
"L" indicates Line Side and Load Side lugs are supplied as standard. 2) This "B" indicates Load Side lugs are supplied as standard. To order a GB
To order a GG without lugs, remove the L suffix. without lugs, remove the B suffix.

G-Frame 1, 2 and 3 poles IPanelboard mount)

Ampere NGB2 HGB2 LGB2
rating catalog number catalog number catalog number
(Low Tab (Low Tab (Low Tab
In Panelboard Mount) Panelboard Mount) Panelboard Mount)
15 NGB_K015B HGB_K015B LGB_K015B
20 NGB_K020B HGB_K020B LGB_K020B
25 NGB_K025B HGB_K025B LGB_K025B
30 NGB_K030B HGB_K030B LGB_K030B
35 NGB_K035B HGB_K035B LGB_K035B
40 NGB_K040B HGB_K040B LGB_K040B
45 NGB_K045B HGB_K045B LGB_K045B
50 NGB_K050B HGB_K050B LGB_K050B
60 NGB_K060B HGB_K060B LGB_K060B
70 NGB_K070B HGB_K070B LGB_K070B
80 NGB_K080B HGB_K080B LGB_K080B
90 NGB_K090B HGB_K090B LGB_K090B
100 NGB_K100B HGB_K100B LGB_K100B
110 NGB_K110B HGB_K110B LGB_K110B
125 NGB_K125B HGB_K125B LGB_K125B
1=1 pole 1=1 pole 1= 1 pole
2=2 pole 2=2 pole 2= 2 pole
3= 3 pole 3= 3 pole 3= 3 pole

Note: Load Lugs are included as standard. HACR rated.

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Internal accessories

Shunt trip, auxiliary switches, and alarm switches are

operational devices that are contained within an add-on
module for the G-frame circuit breakers. One module can
be attached to the left side only of the circuit breaker. Each
module can be installed in the field.

Shunt trip – A shunt trip is used to trip the breaker remotely.

It is operated by providing voltage to the shunt trip coil.
The coil in this device is designed to be energized only
momentarily, so included is a built-in limit switch which
opens the coil circuit after the breaker trips. With the circuit
breaker in the tripped position, voltage cannot be applied
through the coil circuit due to the open contacts in the limit
switch. The operational range of this device is (70 to 110%)
of the marked voltage rating.

Auxiliary switches – Auxiliary switches are used for remote

indication of breaker contact position (ON or OFF). Each
switch consists of “A” (normally open) and “B” (normally
closed) contact with a common connection. These devices
are typically used for signaling purposes.

Alarm switch – The alarm switch provides indication of

breaker tripping. Alarm contacts operate off of the tripping
mechanism of the circuit breaker and only change state
when the breaker is tripped. Each alarm switch consists of
1 “A” (normally open) and 1 “B” (normally closed) contact,
with a common connection. Sometimes these are also called
Bell Alarms.

Mounted left side only, Available accessory combinations

not available on single
Shunt trip Auxiliary switch Alarm contact
pole breakers.
1 0 0
0 1 0
0 2 0
1 1 0
0 0 1
0 1 1

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Accessories

Shunt trip – Contains (1) shunt trip device. A combination includes a shunt trip device and an auxiliary switch with 1A-1B contacts.
Shunt trip and auxiliary
Control Voltage Shunt trip switch combination
AC DC Current draw Catalog number Catalog number
120 — 0.09A CQDST120 CQDST120AAS
240 — 0.50A CQDST240 CQDST240AAS
277 — 0.55A CQDST277 CQDST277AAS
480 — 0.45A CQDST480 CQDST480AAS
600 — 0.50A CQDST600 CQDST600AAS
— 12 1.20A CQDST12 CQDST12DAS
— 24 0.80A CQDST24 CQDST24DAS
— 48 0.80A CQDST48 CQDST48DAS
— 125 0.35A CQDST125 CQDST125DAS

Auxiliary switch – Contains (1) or (2) sets of “A” contacts and “B” contacts.
Maximum control Single auxiliary switch Double auxiliary
supply voltage Us 1A-1B contact 2A-2B switch contacts
Maximum Maximum
AC DC Catalog number operational current Catalog number operational current
@240V AC – 15A @240V AC – 15A
240 125 CQDA1 CQDA2
@125V DC – 0.5A @125V DC – 0.5A

Alarm switch – Contains (1) set of “A” and “B” contacts.

Maximum control
supply voltage Us Single Auxiliary and Maximum
alarm switch alarm switch operational
AC DC Catalog number Catalog number current
@240V AC – 15A
240 125 CQDBA CQDA1BA
@125V DC – 0.5A

Position of the Position of the Position of the

toggle handle auxiliary switch alarm switch
contacts contacts

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External accessories

Handle blocking device Handle padlock device Mounting screw kit Handle tie
BQDHBD HPLG MSKG4 BQDHT2 and BQDHT3
(use BQDPLD in panelboards) (with padlock)

Terminal Shield (3 pole) Face mounting plate Nut keeper plate

TSSG3A FMPG1 1-pole TNKG3 (kit of 3)
(Line or Load Side) FMPG2 2-pole
FMPG3 3-pole

Terminal connectors
Lug information
Breaker amp Wire size Torque Lug
rating (A) (AWG) Inch-lb (NM) Catalog number
#14-#10 Al or Cu 35 (4.0) 3TC1Q1 TC1Q1
15 – 30
#8 Al or Cu 40 (4.5) (pkg. of 3) (pkg. of 1)
#8 Al or Cu 40 (4.5)
3TC1GG20
35 – 125 #6 - #4 Al or Cu 45 (5.1)
(pkg. of 3)
#3 - 1/0 Al or Cu 55 (6.2)

Distribution Lugs
For circuit Ampere Lugs Wires Lug Catalog
breaker types rating Poles per kit per lug wire size number
GG 15-125 1,2,3 1 6 #6-#4 AL TA6GG04
#14-#4 Cu

It is possible to remove factory installed lugs to allow customer-supplied

connections.

Nut Keeper Plates are available instead of lugs for use with
customer-supplied connections.

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Accessories

Enclosures
Enclosure type Mounting Ampere rating Catalog number
NEMA 1 – Indoor (general duty) Surface 15 - 125 GG0121SN
NEMA 1 – Indoor (general duty) Flush 15 - 125 GG0121FN
NEMA 3R – Outdoor (rain, snow) Surface 15 - 125 GG0123RN
NEMA 4X – Outdoor (Corrosion
Resistant; non-metallic) Surface 15 - 125 GG0124XN

Strap Kits
Catalog Panelboard
number Description type
Main/Subfeed strap kit for _GB breakers –
MBKNB1 P1
1-phase
Main/Subfeed strap kit for _GB breakers –
MBKNB3 P1
3-phase
BBKNB32 3) _GB 6-pole 3” branch breaker kit – P2/P3 P2, P3
Twin Mounting Panel Branch Kit – 1
SNB P4
and 3 Phase
Twin Mounting Panel Branch Kit – 1
SNBD P5
and 3 Phase
3) Kit contains top barrier, (3) A/C connectors, (1) B connector, hardware.

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Accessories

Handle Operators
Catalog
number Type Description NEMA enclosure
RHVM12H Manual Rotary Door Mount
Standard Handle 1, 12, 12K
Handle Operator - D/M-FR
RHVM3RH Manual Rotary Door Mount
Metal Handle 1, 2, 3, 3R, 12, 12K, 13
Handle Operator - D-M
RHVMEMH Manual Rotary Door Mount
Red & Yellow Handle 1, 2, 3, 3R, 12, 12K, 13
Handle Operator - DG-MG
RHVM4XH Manual Rotary Door Mount
Metal Chrome Handle 1, 2, 3, 3R, 4, 4X, 12, 12K, 13
Handle Operator - D-M
RHVG79H NFPA-79 Intermediate Handle NFPA 79 Handle ANY
RHVGBM Door Mounted Breaker Operating
Breaker Operator ANY
Mechanism (RHO)
RHVGSxx 1) Breaker Shaft with Bracket Shaft ANY
RHVG1212 Rotary Handle Kit 3) RHVM12H + RHVGBM + RHVGS12 1, 2, 3, 3R, 12, 12K, 13
RHVG123R Rotary Handle Kit 3) RHVM3RH + RHVGBM + RHVGS12 1, 2, 3, 3R, 12, 12K, 13
RHVG124X Rotary Handle Kit 3) RHVM4XH + RHVGBM + RHVGS12 1, 2, 3, 3R, 4, 4X, 12, 12K, 13
RHVG1612 Rotary Handle Kit 3) RHVM12H + RHVGBM + RHVGS16 1, 2, 3, 3R, 12, 12K, 13
RHVG163R Rotary Handle Kit 3) RHVM3RH + RHVGBM + RHVGS16 1, 2, 3, 3R, 12, 12K, 13
RHVG164X Rotary Handle Kit 3) RHVM4XH + RHVGBM + RHVGS16 1, 2, 3, 3R, 4, 4X, 12, 12K, 13
RHVGEM123R Rotary Handle Kit 3) RHVMEMH + RHVGBM + RHVGS12 1, 2, 3, 3R, 12, 12K, 13
RHVGEM163R Rotary Handle Kit 3) RHVMEMH + RHVGBM + RHVGS16 1, 2, 3, 3R, 12, 12K, 13
MFHG3R MaxFlex Handle - 3R Handle/Frame 1, 3, 3R, 4, 12, 12K
MFHG4X MaxFlex Handle - 4X Handle/Frame 1, 2, 3, 3R, 4, 4X, 12, 12K, 13
MaxFlex Breaker Operating
MFMG Breaker Operator ANY
Mechanism
MFCFxxx 2) MaxFlex Cable - xx" D/F-FR Breaker Operator ANY
MFKG3R3 MaxFlex Kit 4) MFHG3R + MFMG + MFCF036 1, 2, 3, 3R, 12, 12K, 13
MFKG3R4 MaxFlex Kit 4) MFHG3R + MFMG + MFCF048 1, 2, 3, 3R, 12, 12K, 13
MFKG3R5 MaxFlex Kit 4) MFHG3R + MFMG + MFCF060 1, 2, 3, 3R, 12, 12K, 13
MFKG3R6 MaxFlex Kit 4) MFHG3R + MFMG + MFCF072 1, 2, 3, 3R, 12, 12K, 13
MFKG3R7 MaxFlex Kit 4) MFHG3R + MFMG + MFCF084 1, 2, 3, 3R, 12, 12K, 13
MFKG3R8 MaxFlex Kit 4) MFHG3R + MFMG + MFCF096 1, 2, 3, 3R, 12, 12K, 13
MFKG3R9 MaxFlex Kit 4) MFHG3R + MFMG + MFCF108 1, 2, 3, 3R, 12, 12K, 13
MFKG3R10 MaxFlex Kit 4) MFHG3R + MFMG + MFCF120 1, 2, 3, 3R, 12, 12K, 13
MFKG3R12 MaxFlex Kit 4) MFHG3R + MFMG + MFCF144 1, 2, 3, 3R, 12, 12K, 13
MFKG4X3 MaxFlex Kit 4) MFHG4X + MFMG + MFCF036 1, 2, 3, 3R, 4, 4X, 12, 12K, 13
MFKG4X4 MaxFlex Kit 4) MFHG4X + MFMG + MFCF048 1, 2, 3, 3R, 4, 4X, 12, 12K, 13
MFKG4X5 MaxFlex Kit 4) MFHG4X + MFMG + MFCF060 1, 2, 3, 3R, 4, 4X, 12, 12K, 13
MFKG4X6 MaxFlex Kit 4) MFHG4X + MFMG + MFCF072 1, 2, 3, 3R, 4, 4X, 12, 12K, 13
MFKG4X7 MaxFlex Kit 4) MFHG4X + MFMG + MFCF084 1, 2, 3, 3R, 4, 4X, 12, 12K, 13
MFKG4X8 MaxFlex Kit 4) MFHG4X + MFMG + MFCF096 1, 2, 3, 3R, 4, 4X, 12, 12K, 13
MFKG4X9 MaxFlex Kit 4) MFHG4X + MFMG + MFCF108 1, 2, 3, 3R, 4, 4X, 12, 12K, 13
MFKG4X10 MaxFlex Kit 4) MFHG4X + MFMG + MFCF120 1, 2, 3, 3R, 4, 4X, 12, 12K, 13
MFKG4X12 MaxFlex Kit 4) MFHG4X + MFMG + MFCF144 1, 2, 3, 3R, 4, 4X, 12, 12K, 13

1) xx = Represents length of shaft, up to 24 inches.

2) xxx = Represents length of cable; 036, 048, 060, 072, 084, 096, 120, or 144.
3) Rotary Handle Kit includes: Handle, breaker operating mechanism, breaker shaft
4) MaxFlex Kit includes: 3R/4X handle, breaker operating mechanism, cable

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Mounting

Replacement neutral kit for all GG breaker enclosures is catalog number N125GG.
The GG series of Siemens circuit breakers can be mounted in several manners.
1) Mounted on 35x7.5mm or 35x15mm DIN rail 2) Mounted to customer supplied surface using Mounting Screw
Kit – MSKG4

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Dimensions

GG/GB2 Frame Outline Drawing – 1, 2, 3 Pole

LINE
DIN RAIL CLIP HANDLE POLE

.67

.91

LINE .91 1.90 2.88

[23.1] [48.3] [73.1]
.84
[21.3] .70
R.15 .49 [17.7]
.06 R.09 [R3.8] [12.4] .98
[R2.2] [24.9]
[1.6] ø.20
[5.1]
.87
.51 [22.1]
[12.9] .23
[6.0]

5.37
[136.4] 2.22 4.77 3.92
[121.2] [99.6]

.56 1.75
[14.3] 1.19 44.5
[30.3]

.97 1.97 2.96

1.40 [24.7] [50.1] [75.1]
[35.6]
1.44
.46 .38 [36.5] 1.44
[9.5] TYP. .46 [36.5]
LOAD [11.7]

1.46
[37.0]

.68
[17.4]
LOAD

LINE
FITS TH35-7.5 AND
TH35-15 STD. DIN
DIN RAIL CLIP MTG RAIL

ON

15º TRIP
2.22 4º
[56.4] 5.37
.02 [136.4]
17º
24º OFF
CLDIN RAIL
RESET

Width Height Depth 1.98

[50.2]
2.87
1 Pole 0.97 (24.7) [73.0]
5.37 2.87 3.01
2 Pole 1.97 (50.1) [76.4]
(136.4) (73.0) 3.50
3 Pole 2.96 (75.1) [88.9]
LOAD

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 Dimensions

GB Frame Outline Drawing – 1, 2, 3 Pole

LINE

2.67
1.52
.48
.06 .23 1.00

.43 .22

ON

2.22 15ºTRIP
2.22 3.92 4º

4.99 4.77
17º
3.93 24º OFF

ET
RES
.56 1.75
1.39
1.19 .85

1.14
1.40 1.00 2.00 3.00
2.87
3.06 2.90
.03 .93 1.91
.38 TYP. .47 .03 1.45
.47 .03
LOAD .55

1.46

.70

.48 LINE
.23 1.00
.22

ON
.25
2.22 15ºTRIP
3.92 4º .10
4.77
17º
24º OFF

ET
RES
1.92

.85

Width Height Depth

2.00 3.00 1.98
1 Pole 0.97 (24.7) 3.50
4.99 2.87
2 Pole 1.97 (50.1) 2.90
1.45 (126.7) (73.0)
1.91
.47 .03
3
3 Pole 2.96 (75.1) LOAD
.55

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GG/GB time current curve – example
(Contact Siemens for specific curves)
.1

9
2

5
6
7
8
4
.9
.2

.3

.5
.6
.7
.8
.4

10

20

30

40

50
60
70
80
90
1.0

100

200

300

400

500
600
700
800
900
1,000

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
10,0000
10,000
9,000
8,000 Time Current Characteristics Curve
7,000
6,000
Siemens GG/GB Frame Circuit Breakers
5,000 Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker 1, 2 & 3-Pole for application
4,000
and coordination purposes only. Based on 40°C ambient, cold
start. Tested in open air with current in all poles.
3,000
Interrupting Ratings
2,000 Maximum Trip Unit
Rating (In) Type Symmetrical RMS Amperes
240V 480V 480Y/277V
15, 20, 25, 30, 35, NGG 65KA 25KA
1,000
900
40, 45, 50, 60, 70, HGGA 85KA 35KA
800 80, 90, 100, 110,
700 LGGA 100KA 65KA
125
600 NGB 100KA 25KA
500
HGB 100KA 35KA
400
LGB 100KA 65KA
300

200

100
90
80
70
60
50

40

30
Time in Seconds

20

10
9
8
7
6
5

Magnetic Pickup Tolerance

1
.9
.8 -20% +20%
.7
.6
.5
100-125
.4

.3 70-90

.2
50-60

40-50
.1
.09
.08 15-35
.07
.06
.05

.04

.03
For Max. Interruption Rating
.02
See Interruption Ratings
table above.

.01
.1

9
2

5
6
7
8
4
.9
.2

.3

.5
.6
.7
.8
.4

10

20

30

40

50
60
70
80
90
1.0

100

200

300

400

500
600
700
800
900

4,000

5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
1,000

2,000

3,000

10,0000

x In

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Application data

General Conductors should be derated in accordance with the

In the application of circuit breakers, consideration should be National Electrical Code for both ambient temperature
given to the following factors: and continuous loading. Conductors which are loaded
1. Voltage of circuit. continuously should be derated to 80% of their allowable
2. Ampacity of circuit. current-carrying capacity except when supplied by an
3. Frequency of power source. assembly including its overcurrent device that is listed for
4. Operating conditions. continuous operation at 100% of its rating.
5. Fault current available.
When the type of load is unusual, intermittent, or one
Voltage of circuit – The system voltage should not exceed which involves momentary peak currents such as motor
the listed voltage rating of the circuit breaker, fuse or switch. loads, consideration should be given to the heating effect
on the protective device over a period of time. The duty
Ampacity of circuit – The listed continuous current rating cycle of a motor which is started and stopped frequently
of the circuit breaker should not exceed the allowable may require a circuit breaker or fuses with a higher rating
ampacity of the conductors. Where the allowable ampacity than an infrequently started motor.
of the conductor does not correspond to listed current
ratings for fuses or circuit breakers, the next larger rating The presence of excessive dust, moisture, corrosive fumes,
of fuses or circuit breakers is permitted providing it does or explosive atmosphere requires the use of enclosures
not exceed the conductor ampacity by more than 25%. suitable for such atmospheres. For application in regions
An exception to this rule is permitted for motor circuits or where fungus growth may occur, some circuit breakers
other circuits where high inrush currents may persist for should be treated with a fungus and moisture resistant
an appreciable time. material.

Frequency of power source – Circuit breakers are calibrated Fault current available – The interrupting rating of
for use on direct current or 48-60-Hertz alternating current. the circuit breaker should be greater than the available
For frequencies above 62-Hertz, some fuses, switches and short circuit current at the point of application. The short
circuit breakers must be derated. The derating varies with circuit current from some power sources, such as engine
each type and size of protective device. Consult your local driven generators, is limited, and the protective device
representative for specific information. characteristics should be selected to clear such faults
without delay.
Operating conditions – Molded case circuit breakers and
fuses are calibrated without any enclosure as specified by the Some systems require a study of protective device
Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. Sound engineering practice characteristics to assure proper protection and
dictates that continuous loads should not exceed 80% of the coordination for any possible value of fault current.
breaker or fuse current rating for most applications. Your representative is available to assist in making
coordination studies.
Electrical connections – Molded Case Circuit Breakers are
to be connected with 60 or 75ºC wire for breakers having a
rated ampacity of 125 amperes or less. For circuit breakers
having a rated ampacity greater than 125 amperes, only
75ºC cable shall be used unless otherwise indicated on the
circuit breaker label.

Note: Exceptions to this rule are outlined in Article 110-14-

C(1) and C(2) of the 2005 National Electric Code.

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