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Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Series:
- Series C
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Length:
- 1 IN
- Product Height:
- 1 IN
- Product Weight:
- 4 LB
- Product Width:
- 1 IN
B-LINE HMCP050G2C – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is a motor circuit protector like the Eaton HMCP050G2C used for, and does it replace an overload relay?
The HMCP050G2C is an Eaton Series C motor circuit protector, an instantaneous-trip magnetic-only breaker used as the short circuit and ground fault protective device in a motor starter combination. It does not provide running overload protection, so it is installed with a separate overload relay in the starter, not instead of one. If you need a device that handles both overload and short circuit, you want a thermal-magnetic molded case breaker rather than an MCP.
2) Can a motor circuit protector be used as a general branch circuit breaker for lighting or receptacles?
No. The HMCP050G2C is a magnetic-only device intended for motor branch circuits, where the starter's overload relay covers running overload. Feeding lighting, receptacle, or general-purpose loads from it leaves those circuits without overload protection, so use a standard thermal-magnetic branch breaker for that work.
3) Is the HMCP050G2C sold as a standalone breaker or as part of a starter?
You are ordering the protector itself, model HMCP050G2C, as a single item. MCPs of this type mount into a compatible Eaton motor starter or combination starter enclosure, so the starter, overload relay, and enclosure are separate purchases.
4) What exact part number should I put on the purchase order for the Eaton Series C MCP?
Order it as HMCP050G2C. That is the Eaton manufacturer part number for this Series C motor circuit protector, and there is a single configuration, so there is no finish, trip range, or accessory suffix to choose on top of it.
5) How heavy is the HMCP050G2C for shipping and panel handling?
Listed shipping weight is 4 lb for the HMCP050G2C. That is a one-hand device for a panel build, but worth noting if you are ordering a quantity for a multi-starter lineup.
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Does the B-LINE HMCP050G2C come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The B-LINE HMCP050G2C is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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