Description
GE FBV36TE070RV
Technical Specifications
- Poles: 3-Pole.
- Trip Mechanism: Thermal-Magnetic.
- Frame Type: Industrial heavy-duty frame.
- Voltage Rating: Suitable for standard industrial AC voltage classes.
Functional Features
- Dual Protection: Thermal element protects against sustained overloads; magnetic element provides instantaneous short-circuit protection.
- Manual Disconnect: Serves as a safe, visible means of isolating equipment for maintenance.
- High Interrupting Capacity: Safely clears high-magnitude fault currents without catastrophic failure.
Application Scenarios
Used in industrial panelboards, motor control centers, commercial building distribution, and heavy machinery power feeds.
Performance Parameters
- Interrupting Rating: High short-circuit current rating (kAIC) for industrial fault levels.
- Mechanical Life: Thousands of manual make/break operations.
- Trip Accuracy: Precision-calibrated thermal and magnetic elements for reliable protection.
Material Composition
High-strength, flame-retardant thermoplastic housing, silver-alloy contacts, bimetallic thermal strips, and electromagnetic trip coils.
Structural Characteristics
Compact molded case design with an external toggle handle, mechanical trip indicator window, and standardized line/load terminal connections.
Operating Principle
Under normal conditions, current flows through closed contacts. Prolonged overcurrent heats the bimetallic strip, causing it to bend and trip. High-magnitude short circuits generate magnetic force that instantly releases the trip mechanism, opening the contacts.
Installation Requirements
Install in accordance with NEC and local electrical codes. Torque all terminal connections
