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Eaton Power Defense Frame 2 Molded Case Circuit Breaker, Single Pole

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Eaton Power Defense Frame 2 Molded Case Circuit Breaker, Single Pole

The Eaton Power Defense Frame 2 Molded Case Circuit Breaker is a globally rated, single-pole breaker built for reliable overcurrent protection in commercial and industrial electrical systems. This Class A breaker uses a thermomagnetic (T-M, Fxd-Fxd, TU) switch-off technique and is rated up to 600 Vac / 600V max operating voltage, with a 20A amperage rating and standard terminals (load only). Designed as a complete Frame 2 breaker (PD2 Global type), it delivers dependable thermal-magnetic trip performance and is RoHS compliant for environmentally responsible installations.

Key Features

  • Frame Size: Frame 2 complete molded case circuit breaker construction for compact panelboard and switchgear applications.
  • Poles: Single-pole configuration for dedicated branch circuit protection.
  • Amperage Rating: 20A rated to protect connected loads and conductors from overcurrent conditions.
  • Voltage Rating: 600 Vac rated, with a maximum rated operating voltage (Ue) of 600V for flexible system compatibility.
  • Trip Type: T-M (Fxd-Fxd) TU thermomagnetic switch-off technique for reliable thermal-magnetic trip response.
  • Terminals: Standard terminals, load only, for straightforward downstream wiring connections.
  • Circuit Breaker Type: PD2 Global platform, Class A rated for consistent performance across global electrical standards.

Certifications & Compliance

  • RoHS Compliant

Technical Specifications

  • Frame: 2
  • Rated operation voltage (Ue) at AC - max: 600
  • Voltage Rating: 600 Vac
  • Amperage Rating: 20 A
  • Number of Poles: Single-pole
  • Circuit Breaker Frame Type: Complete breaker
  • Circuit Breaker Type: PD2 Global
  • Switch Off Technique: Thermomagnetic
  • Class: Class A
  • Compliances: RoHS Compliant

Typical Applications

  • Commercial and Industrial Panelboards and Switchgear
  • Load Center and Distribution Equipment Upgrades
  • Branch Circuit and Feeder Overcurrent Protection
  • Motor and Equipment Circuit Protection
  • Renovation and New Construction Electrical Installations

Why Eaton?

Eaton's Power Defense Frame 2 circuit breaker combines a robust complete breaker construction with a globally rated PD2 platform, thermomagnetic trip reliability, and RoHS compliant materials. For electrical professionals who need dependable, code-compliant overcurrent protection, this Class A breaker delivers the consistent performance Eaton is known for in commercial and industrial electrical distribution systems.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Voltage Rating:
600V
Amperage Rating:
20A
Terminals:
Standard Terminals Load Only
Voltage rating - max:
600 V
Circuit Breaker Frame Type:
Complete breaker
Frame:
2
Circuit Breaker Type:
PD2 Global
Trip Type:
T-M (Fxd-Fxd) TU
Rated operation voltage (Ue) at AC - max:
600
Switch off technique:
Thermomagnetic
Class:
Class A
Number Of Poles:
Single-pole
Compliances:
RoHS Compliant
Product Type:
Circuit Breaker
Department:
Electrical
Configuration:
1-Pole
Standards:
RoHS Compliant
Series:
PDG21
Product Group:
Circuit Protection
Product Subgroup:
Circuit Breakers

Eaton PDG21G0020TFFL – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is the difference between the Eaton PDG21G0020TFFL and PDG21M0020TFFL breakers?
Interrupting rating is the only difference between the two. PDG21G0020TFFL is rated 35kA at 480V, and PDG21M0020TFFL is rated 65kA at 480V. Both are 20A single-pole Power Defense Frame 2 breakers with the same thermomagnetic trip. Pick the one that meets or exceeds the available fault current at your panel, which the short circuit study or the equipment's series rating label will tell you. The G suffix is the lower AIC and the M suffix is the higher one.
2) Can I use the Eaton Power Defense PDG21 20A breaker on a 480V or 600V system?
Yes. The PDG21 single-pole breaker carries a 600V rating, with a maximum rated operating voltage (Ue) at AC of 600V, so it covers 208V, 240V, 480V and 600V AC distribution. Note the interrupting ratings published for it are stated at 480V: 35kA on the PDG21G0020TFFL and 65kA on the PDG21M0020TFFL.
3) Is the PDG21 a thermal-magnetic breaker or an electronic trip unit?
Thermal-magnetic. The Power Defense Frame 2 PDG21 uses a T-M (Fxd-Fxd) TU trip, meaning both the thermal (overload) and magnetic (instantaneous) settings are fixed, not adjustable. There is no electronic trip unit and nothing to field-program. For a 20A branch circuit that is normally what you want; if you need adjustable long-time or instantaneous pickup, you are looking for an electronic trip unit breaker instead.
4) Does the Eaton PDG21 20A breaker come with lugs on both line and load side?
It ships with standard terminals, load only. The line side connects to the bus or panel connection method of your equipment, so if your application needs line-side lugs, those are ordered separately as a terminal accessory. Confirm how the breaker mounts in your enclosure before wiring.
5) Is this a complete breaker or just a frame that needs a trip unit added?
Complete breaker. The PDG21 Frame 2 is supplied as a finished assembly with its fixed thermal-magnetic trip already in it, so there is no separate trip unit or rating plug to order. You specify the amperage (20A here) and the interrupting rating, and that defines the part.
6) Will a 20A single-pole Power Defense breaker protect a branch circuit in a commercial panelboard?
That is exactly its job. One pole, 20A fixed thermal-magnetic trip, so it protects a single ungrounded conductor and the load on it against overload and short circuit. Typical uses are branch circuit and feeder protection, motor and equipment circuits, and panelboard or switchgear work in commercial and industrial buildings. For a two-pole or three-pole load you need the matching multi-pole Frame 2 breaker instead, not two of these ganged.
7) What does Class A mean on an Eaton Power Defense molded case breaker?
Class A on the PDG21 refers to the breaker's classification under the PD2 Global platform, meaning it has no intentional short-time delay on the instantaneous trip. It clears a fault as fast as it can rather than holding in for coordination with a downstream device. If your design relies on selective coordination through a short-time delay band, a Class A thermal-magnetic breaker is not the device for that point in the system.
8) Is the Eaton PDG21 breaker RoHS compliant for a green building or institutional spec?
Yes, the PDG21 Frame 2 breaker is RoHS compliant, which is usually what an institutional or sustainability-driven procurement spec is asking for on electrical distribution gear.
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