Square D PowerPacT Q Molded Case Circuit Breaker, Thermal Magnetic Trip
The Square D PowerPacT Q Molded Case Circuit Breaker delivers dependable overcurrent protection and switching for 240VAC commercial and industrial power distribution systems. This configuration is rated 175 A, 3-pole, 240VAC, with a thermal magnetic trip unit and an 80% continuous current rating, and terminates with line and load lugs for straightforward panel installation. Backed by UL, NOM, and CSA certifications, the PowerPacT Q Series is available in 2 and 3-pole configurations to fit a range of panelboard and switchgear applications.
Key Features
- Current Rating: 175 A line rated current for reliable circuit protection.
- Configuration: 3-pole design suited for three-phase 240VAC distribution.
- Operational Voltage: Rated 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz for standard commercial and industrial power systems.
- Trip Unit Technology: Thermal-magnetic trip for consistent overload and short-circuit protection.
- Continuous Current Rating: 80% rated for continuous-duty applications.
- Electrical Connection: Line and load lugs rated 25-150 mm² (AWG 4...300 kcmil) with 28-28 N.m tightening torque.
- Impulse Withstand Voltage: 8 kV UL rated impulse withstand for added system resilience.
- Mechanical Durability: Rated for 1000 cycles loaded and 5000 cycles no-load operation.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Listed
- NOM Certified
- CSA Certified
- Complies with NEMA and NOM-003-SCFI-2000 standards
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: 54.9345672223102
- Trip Unit Technology: thermal-magnetic
- Installation Carbon Footprint: 0.415330428063579
- Wire Stripping Length: 22 mm
Typical Applications
- Commercial and Industrial Panelboard Wiring
- Load Center and Switchgear Overcurrent Protection
- Three-Phase 240VAC Power Distribution Systems
- Contractor and Panel Builder Installations
- Original Equipment Manufacturer Control Panels
Why Square D?
Square D PowerPacT Q Series circuit breakers combine thermal-magnetic trip protection, UL/NOM/CSA certification, and durable lug connections rated for demanding cycle counts, giving contractors and panel builders code-compliant, dependable overcurrent protection for commercial and industrial 240VAC systems.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Circuit Breaker
- Voltage Rating:
- 240VAC
- Amperage Rating:
- 175A
- Configuration:
- 3 Pole
- Listing:
- UL Listed
- Standards:
- NOM-003-SCFI-2000
- Series:
- PowerPacT Q
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices
- Product Subgroup:
- Circuit Breakers