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Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Series:
- Series C
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Length:
- 8 IN
- Product Height:
- 5 IN
- Product Weight:
- 4.5 LB
- Product Width:
- 5 IN
- Product Group:
- Circuit Protection
- Product Subgroup:
- Circuit Breakers
- Product Type:
- Motor Circuit Protector
Eaton HMCP050K2C – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is an Eaton HMCP motor circuit protector used for instead of a standard circuit breaker?
A motor circuit protector like the Eaton HMCP050K2C is an instantaneous-trip device used in a motor starter combination. It provides short circuit and ground fault protection only, while the overload relay in the starter handles running overload protection. That is the split a panel builder has to respect: a standard thermal-magnetic breaker protects the conductors on its own, an HMCP is specified as part of a listed combination motor controller alongside separate overload protection.
2) Is the HMCP050K2C part of the Eaton Series C line, and does that matter for my existing starter?
Yes, it is an Eaton Series C motor circuit protector. That matters because HMCP units are built to mount into Eaton Series C Freedom motor starters and combination units, so if your existing combination starter is Series C the protector is the matching family. Confirm the frame and the amp designation on the unit you are replacing against the Eaton spec sheet before you order.
3) How much space do I need to allow for an Eaton HMCP050K2C in an enclosure?
The HMCP050K2C measures 8 x 5 x 5 inches and weighs 4.5 lb. Lay out the enclosure with those outside figures plus whatever wire bending and line side room your starter arrangement needs; the mounting footprint and terminal access are given on the Eaton spec sheet for the device.
4) What exact part number should I order for an Eaton Series C motor circuit protector, and where do I find its electrical ratings?
Order by the Eaton catalog number HMCP050K2C. Full electrical data for the device, including trip adjustment range, voltage ratings and interrupting capacity, is published on Eaton's spec sheet for that catalog number, which is linked with the product. Distributors should quote the HMCP050K2C number itself, since HMCP suffixes separate otherwise similar frames.
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