Square D PowerPacT Q Molded Case Circuit Breaker, Thermal Magnetic Trip
The Square D PowerPacT Q Molded Case Circuit Breaker provides dependable overcurrent protection and switching for 240VAC electrical systems in commercial and industrial installations. Built with thermal magnetic trip technology, this Q-Frame breaker is offered in 2- or 3-pole configurations with a 100A line rated current, an 80% continuous current rating, and lug-style line and load connections. Backed by UL, CSA, and NOM certifications, it delivers code-compliant performance for demanding panelboard and switchgear applications.
Key Features
- Rated Current: 100 A line rated current with an 80% continuous current rating for reliable circuit protection.
- Pole Configuration: Available in 2- or 3-pole designs (this unit configured as 3P) to match system requirements.
- Operational Voltage: Rated 240 V AC at 50/60 Hz for standard commercial and industrial power systems.
- Trip Unit Technology: Thermal-magnetic trip unit with a magnetic hold current of 1200 A and magnetic tripping current of 2400-2400 A for fast, accurate fault response.
- Electrical Connection: Lugs on both line and load sides, with a tightening torque of 28-28 N.m for 25-150 mm² (AWG 4...300 kcmil) conductors.
- Impulse Withstand: Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp) of 8 kV UL for added dielectric protection.
- Mechanical Durability: Rated for 1000 cycles loaded and 5000 cycles no-load, with a local trip indicator (green) for at-a-glance status.
- Wire Stripping Length: 22 mm, supporting proper lug termination during installation.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Listed
- CSA Certified
- NOM-003-SCFI-2000 Compliant
- Meets NEMA Standards
- ROHS EUR Compliant with Exemptions
- Mercury Free
- Halogen Free Product
Technical Specifications
- Warranty: 18 months
- Warranty Period: 18 months
- Sustainable Packaging: No
- Mercury Free: Yes
- Packaging Without Single Use Plastic: No
- Tier Id: 1
- ROHS Eur In Scope: Yes
- Recycled Metal Content At Cr Level: 0 %
- Poles Description: 3P
- Serviceability: No
- With Recycled Cardboard: Yes
- WEEE Product Category: 4
- China ROHS In Scope: No
- Return Indicator: Y
- Take Back: No
- Tier: 1
- Returnability: Yes
- Field Service Division: PPIBS
- Magnetic Tripping Current: 2400-2400 A
- Carbon Footprint: 39.8311243713542
- Trip Unit Technology: thermal-magnetic
- Installation Carbon Footprint: 0.414364543347152
- Wire Stripping Length: 22 mm
Typical Applications
- Panelboard and Load Center Wiring
- Commercial and Industrial Electrical Distribution
- Overcurrent Protection and Circuit Switching
- Control Panel and Switchgear Installations
- Renovation and New Construction Projects
Why Square D?
Square D PowerPacT Q Series circuit breakers combine thermal magnetic trip protection, lug-style terminations, and UL, CSA, and NOM certifications to deliver dependable, code-compliant overcurrent protection. With mercury-free, halogen-free construction and rated mechanical durability, this breaker is built for confident, reliable performance in professional electrical installations.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Circuit Breaker
- Series:
- PowerPacT Q
- Voltage Rating:
- 240VAC
- Amperage Rating:
- 100A
- Configuration:
- 3-Pole
- Connection Type:
- Lugs
- Listing:
- UL Listed
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices