Eaton Series C complete molded case circuit breaker, F-frame, FDB, Fixed thermal and magnetic trips, Three-pole, 30A, 600 Vac, 250 Vdc, 18 kAIC at 240 Vac, 14 kAIC at 480 Vac, Freeze tested, moisture fungus treatment, 50°C
FDB3030VLF01J01S01 - spec sheet
FDB3030VLF01J01S01 - spec sheet
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Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 30A
- Calibration:
- 50°C
- Certifications:
- Contact Manufacturer
- Circuit Breaker Frame Type:
- Complete breaker
- Circuit Breaker Type:
- FDB
- Compliances:
- Contact Manufacturer
- Frame:
- F-frame
- Frequency Rating:
- 50/60 Hz
- Interrupt Rating:
- 18 kAIC at 240 Vac, 14 kAIC at 480 Vac
- Number Of Poles:
- Three-pole
- Product Height:
- 6 IN
- Product Length Depth:
- 1 IN
- Product Weight:
- 1 LB
- Product Width:
- 1 IN
- Series:
- Series C
- Special Features:
- Freeze tested, moisture fungus treatment
- Terminals:
- Line and load
- Trip Type:
- Fixed thermal, fixed magnetic
- Voltage Rating:
- 600 Vac, 250 Vdc
- Department:
- Electrical
B-LINE FDB3030VLF01J01S01 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Eaton FDB3030VLF01J01S01 breaker work on a 480V three-phase panel?
Yes. The Eaton Series C FDB three-pole breaker is rated 600 Vac and 250 Vdc, so 480Y/277 and 600V systems are within rating. Watch the interrupting capacity though: it is 18 kAIC at 240 Vac but only 14 kAIC at 480 Vac. If your available fault current at the panel exceeds 14 kA on a 480V service, this frame will not meet the study and you need a higher AIC device.
2) Is the FDB 30A breaker adjustable, or are the trip settings fixed?
Fixed on both counts. The FDB3030VLF01J01S01 has a fixed thermal and fixed magnetic trip, so there is no adjustable instantaneous dial to set in the field. It is a 30A molded case breaker and that is what it protects at. If your coordination study calls for an adjustable magnetic trip, you need a different trip unit in the F-frame lineup, not this one.
3) Can this breaker be used in an unheated outdoor or high-humidity enclosure?
It is built for it. The FDB three-pole carries freeze testing and a moisture fungus treatment, which is the specification normally called out for outdoor gear, marine and tropical installs, and unconditioned mechanical spaces. It is calibrated at 50 degrees C, so it is rated on a 50C ambient basis rather than the more common 40C, which matters if you are loading it near 30A inside a hot enclosure.
4) Do I need to order a trip unit or breaker frame separately with this Eaton FDB?
No. This is a complete breaker, not a frame-only assembly, and it ships with line and load terminals. So there is no separate trip unit, rating plug or terminal kit to add to the order for the breaker itself. Mounting hardware and any accessories like handle mechanisms or lugs beyond the supplied terminals are a separate line item.
5) Will an F-frame FDB breaker fit the panel space I have?
The three-pole FDB measures 6 in height, 1 in width and 1 in depth per the published dimensions, and weighs 1 lb. Space planning aside, the deciding factor is the frame: this is an Eaton Series C F-frame device, so it mounts where F-frame breakers mount. It will not drop into a J-frame or K-frame cutout without the correct frame-matched provision.
6) Can I use this 30A Eaton breaker on a DC circuit, like a solar or battery system?
It is rated 250 Vdc in addition to 600 Vac, so DC application up to 250 volts is within the device rating. AC frequency rating is 50/60 Hz. For DC use, confirm your system voltage stays at or below 250 V and that pole configuration matches how you intend to break the circuit, since this is a three-pole device.
7) What is the exact part number to order for this Eaton Series C 30A three-pole breaker?
Order Eaton catalog number FDB3030VLF01J01S01. That is the Series C, F-frame, FDB type, three-pole, 30A complete breaker with fixed thermal and magnetic trips and the freeze-tested, moisture-fungus-treated build. The suffix codes carry those options, so a plain FDB3030 is not the same item.
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