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Square D QBP PowerPacT Q Circuit Breaker, 3-Pole, 240VAC

Square D QBP PowerPacT Q Circuit Breaker, 3-Pole, 240VAC

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Square D QBP PowerPacT Q Circuit Breaker, 3-Pole, 240VAC, 10kA Thermal Magnetic

The Square D QBP PowerPacT Q Circuit Breaker is a Q-Frame thermal magnetic breaker built for overcurrent protection and switching on 240VAC systems. This 3-pole, 10kA breaker is available across a Motor FLA range of 150A, 200A, and 225A, with lug connections and an 80% rated design intended for unit-mount installation at the bottom of the panel. It is HACR rated, making it suitable for demanding commercial and industrial distribution applications as well as heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration circuits.

Key Features

  • Poles & Voltage: 3-pole design rated for 240VAC operational voltage (240 V AC 50/60 Hz UL) for dependable overcurrent protection.
  • Motor FLA Range: Available in 150A, 200A, and 225A Motor FLA options on the Q-Frame platform to match the load requirements of the installation.
  • Thermal Magnetic Trip: Thermal magnetic tripping with a magnetic tripping current of 2400-2400 A for consistent fault response.
  • Interrupt Rating: 10kA interrupt rating suited to commercial and industrial power distribution.
  • Lug Connections: Lugs on the load side and a terminal nut on the line side, with a tightening torque of 28-28 N.m for 25-150 mm² (AWG 4...300 kcmil) conductors.
  • Mounting: Unit mount (lug) configuration designed for installation at the bottom of the panel.
  • Mechanical Durability: Rated for 5000 cycles no-load and 1000 cycles loaded operation, with local trip indication (1 green trip indicator).
  • HACR Rated: Suitable for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HACR) circuit applications.

Certifications & Compliance

  • UL Listed
  • CSA Certified
  • NOM-003-SCFI-2000 Compliant
  • NEMA Standards

Technical Specifications

  • Voltage Rating: 240V AC
  • Listing: cULus
  • Standards: UL-CSA
  • Warranty Period: 18 months
  • Mercury Free: Yes
  • ROHS Exemption Information: Yes
  • ROHS Eur In Scope: Yes

Typical Applications

  • Commercial and Industrial Electrical Distribution
  • Panelboard and Load Center Wiring
  • Overcurrent Protection and Circuit Switching
  • HACR Circuit Applications
  • New Construction and Panel Retrofits

Why Square D?

Square D PowerPacT Q-Frame breakers pair UL, CSA, and NOM-003-SCFI-2000 certified construction with thermal magnetic trip technology for dependable, code-compliant circuit protection across the full 150A-225A Motor FLA range. Backed by a mechanical durability rating of 5000 no-load cycles and an 18-month warranty, this breaker is built for the reliability that commercial and industrial distribution work demands.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Product Type:
Circuit Breaker
Series:
PowerPacT Q
Voltage Rating:
240V
Configuration:
3-Pole
Listing:
cULus
Standards:
UL-CSA
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Circuit Protection
Amperage Rating:
150A - 225A
Product Subgroup:
Circuit Breakers
Product Height:
6.47 in
Product Depth:
3.93 in

Square D QBP22225TM – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What wire size and lug torque does this Square D Q-Frame breaker take?
Load side has lugs and the line side a terminal nut, accepting 25-150 mm2 conductors (AWG 4 through 300 kcmil). Tighten to 28 N.m. That range covers typical 150A to 225A feeders in copper or aluminum, but confirm the conductor ampacity for your termination temperature rating.
2) Is the QBP a bolt-on or plug-in breaker, and where does it mount in the panel?
It is a unit-mount (lug) configuration intended for installation at the bottom of the panel, not a plug-in or bolt-on branch breaker. If you are filling a branch position in a load center, this is the wrong device type; a bolt-on branch breaker such as the Eaton BAB Quicklag line is what fits that application.
3) What is the closest cross-brand alternative to the Square D QBP PowerPacT Q 3-pole molded case breaker?
The ABB A2A150TT is the nearest peer in form: it is an A2 Series 3-pole molded case circuit breaker, matching the QBP's 3-pole configuration in a molded case frame. The QBP side of the comparison is a Q-Frame thermal magnetic breaker rated 240V AC with a 150A to 225A amperage range and lug terminations. The ABB unit is a different frame and mounting family, so panel interior compatibility should be confirmed against the enclosure you are fitting.
4) I only need a 240V three-pole branch breaker for a small panel, not a 225A frame. What should I use instead of the QBP?
For a smaller 240V three-pole branch circuit, the Eaton BAB Quicklag three-pole industrial thermal-magnetic breaker is a plug-in/bolt-on branch device rated 240V and uses the same thermal-magnetic trip principle as the QBP. The Square D QBP is a Q-Frame molded case unit covering 150A to 225A with lug terminations and a 6.47 in by 3.93 in body, which is sized for main or feeder duty rather than a branch pole position.
5) Is this breaker approved for air conditioning and refrigeration equipment?
Yes, it is HACR rated, so it can serve as the branch circuit protective device for heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment where HACR marking is required. It is also UL Listed, CSA Certified (cULus) and NOM-003-SCFI-2000 compliant.
6) Will this QBP breaker fit in my existing enclosure?
The Q-Frame breaker measures 6.47 in height and 3.93 in depth. Check that against the gutter and cover clearance in your enclosure, and remember it mounts at the bottom of the panel as a unit-mount device with lug terminations, so you also need room to land AWG 4 to 300 kcmil conductors.
7) How does a thermal magnetic breaker like this compare to an electronic trip unit for motor feeders?
The QBP uses a fixed thermal magnetic trip with a magnetic trip current of 2400 A, so the instantaneous pickup is not field adjustable. That is fine for straightforward distribution and HACR loads where the inrush is predictable. If you need adjustable long-time, short-time or instantaneous settings for selective coordination, an electronic trip molded case breaker or a unit with an interchangeable rating plug, like the Eaton Series C K-Frame, gives you that adjustability instead.
8) What are my alternatives to a Square D Q-Frame if I need a different molded case breaker?
Within 3-pole molded case options, ZenSupply also carries the ABB A2A150TT from the A2 Series, and ABB XT4 and XT5 series 3-pole breaker kits. The ABB ST200M is a C-curve miniature breaker to UL1077, which is supplementary protection rather than a branch circuit breaker, so it is not a substitute for a 150A to 225A Q-Frame feeder device. Match voltage rating and interrupting capacity to your panel before swapping frames.
9) Is a Bussmann CBC or CBF breaker a substitute for the Square D QBP?
No. The Bussmann CBC series is a Type I automotive circuit breaker rated 14VDC, and the CBF is a Type II automotive breaker. Those are low-voltage DC vehicle and equipment devices. The Square D QBP is a 3-pole 240V AC molded case breaker listed cULus to UL-CSA standards for commercial and industrial distribution, so the two are not interchangeable in a panelboard.
10) How does the ABB ST200M miniature breaker differ from the Square D QBP PowerPacT Q?
The ABB ST200M is a miniature circuit breaker with a C-curve characteristic listed to UL1077, which is a supplementary protector standard rather than a branch-circuit molded case device. The Square D QBP is a 3-pole Q-Frame molded case breaker rated 240V with a 150A to 225A range and cULus listing to UL-CSA. If the drawing calls for a molded case feeder breaker, the ST200M is not a drop-in for it.
11) I need more than 225A on a three-pole feeder. What is the alternative to the QBP?
The Eaton Series C K-Frame mining circuit breaker is a 400A 3-pole device with an interchangeable rating plug, which covers three-pole feeder loads above the Square D QBP's 150A to 225A range. The ABB XT5 3-pole breaker kit is another larger-frame three-pole option. Note the Eaton K-Frame is a mining-duty unit, so verify it suits your installation environment and the enclosure mounting.
12) Will an ABB XT4 breaker kit work in place of the Square D QBP?
The ABB XT4 is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker kit, so it matches the QBP's 3-pole configuration, but it is a kit in ABB's XT frame family and is mounted and connected on ABB's own frame geometry. The Square D QBP is a Q-Frame unit-mount breaker with lugs on the load side and a terminal nut on the line side, so a swap means changing the mounting interior and terminations rather than dropping a breaker into the same position.
13) How many operations is this breaker rated for if it is used as a switching device?
Mechanical endurance is 5000 no-load operations and 1000 loaded operations. That is adequate for occasional switching and maintenance isolation, but it is not a motor starter, so do not use it for routine daily on-off duty on a motor circuit. There is also a green local trip indicator so you can tell a trip from a manual open at the breaker.
14) Does the 200A version carry a different part number prefix than the 150A and 225A?
Yes. The 150A is QBP22150TM and the 225A is QBP22225TM, while the 200A is catalogued as QBP32200TM. If you are standardizing spares across a facility, order by the exact number for the FLA you need rather than assuming the prefix.
15) Does the Eaton NZM undervoltage release replace a Square D QBP breaker?
No. The Eaton 10250T item is an undervoltage release accessory for NZM series molded case breakers, not a breaker itself. The Square D QBP is a complete 3-pole 240V thermal magnetic breaker. If you need the breaker, the QBP or another molded case breaker such as the ABB A2A150TT 3-pole molded case unit is the right category of part.
16) Can I use an Eaton BAB bolt-on breaker to standardize with my Square D QBP breakers?
They are different device classes. The Eaton BAB series Quicklag breaker is a bolt-on thermal-magnetic branch breaker, which installs onto a panel bus. The Square D QBP is a unit-mount Q-Frame breaker with lug terminations intended for installation at the bottom of the panel, rated 240V across 150A to 225A. A facility can carry both, but the BAB will not occupy a Q-Frame position.
17) Where is the Square D QBP breaker made, and is it RoHS and mercury free?
Country of origin is Mexico. The breaker is mercury free, in scope for European RoHS with exemption information on record, and built to UL-CSA standards. That combination usually covers the documentation an institutional or government buyer needs for submittals.
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Square D QBP22225TM come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Square D QBP22225TM is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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