Square D GJL Shunt Trip, 480VAC, 13mA
The Square D GJL Shunt Trip is a factory-installed circuit breaker accessory rated 480-480 V AC, engineered to remotely trip a compatible GJL-frame breaker on command from an external control or protective relay circuit. Drawing 13mA at rated voltage, this shunt trip provides fast, reliable remote disconnection for critical circuit protection in commercial and industrial electrical systems. Backed by UL Listing and CSA certification, it delivers dependable performance for code-compliant panelboard and switchgear installations.
Key Features
- Rated Voltage: 480-480 V AC for compatibility with 480V distribution systems.
- Trip Coil Current: 13mA draw at rated voltage for efficient remote tripping.
- Shunt Trip Function: Enables remote, electrically initiated tripping of the associated GJL circuit breaker from a control switch, fire alarm system, or protective relay.
- Tightening Torque: 0.7-1.0 N.m for secure, properly torqued terminal connections during installation.
- Field-Installed Accessory: Designed as a factory or field-installable trip unit for Square D GJL-series breakers.
- Listed & Certified: UL Listed and CSA certified for use in North American electrical installations.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Listed
- CSA Certified
- California Prop 65 Warning: this product can expose users to chemicals including DINP and DIDP, known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm; see www.p65warnings.ca.gov for details.
Technical Specifications
- Serviceability: No
- Warranty: 18 months
- Warranty Period: 18 months
- Returnability: No
- Sustainable Packaging: No
- Traceability: No
- ROHS Eur In Scope: No
- Return Indicator: N
- Legacy WEEE Scope: Out
Typical Applications
- Remote Circuit Breaker Tripping in Panelboards and Switchgear
- Fire Alarm and Life-Safety Trip Interlocks
- Commercial and Industrial Electrical Distribution Systems
- Emergency Power Disconnect Circuits
- Protective Relay-Initiated Breaker Tripping
Why Square D?
Square D shunt trip accessories are built to the same rigorous standards as the GJL breakers they serve, with UL Listing and CSA certification confirming safe, reliable operation. For electrical professionals specifying remote trip functionality on 480VAC systems, this accessory delivers the dependable, code-compliant performance Square D is known for.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Shunt Trip
- Series:
- GJL
- Voltage Rating:
- 480V
- Amperage Rating:
- 13mA
- Listing:
- UL Listed
- Standards:
- CSA
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices