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Square D QDA PowerPacT Q 2-Pole I-Line Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker

Square D QDA PowerPacT Q 2-Pole I-Line Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker

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Square D QDA PowerPacT Q 2-Pole I-Line Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker

The Square D QDA PowerPacT Q 2-Pole I-Line Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker delivers reliable overcurrent protection and switching on 240VAC systems, available with Motor FLA ratings from 200A to 225A to match your distribution requirements. Rated for 240 V AC 50/60 Hz operational voltage with an 8 kV UL impulse withstand rating, this Q-Frame breaker combines thermal magnetic trip protection with an I-Line connection for line-side mounting via I-Line bracket and lugs on the load side. Built to UL, NEMA, and CSA standards, it is HACR rated and suited for commercial and industrial distribution panels.

Key Features

  • Motor FLA Range: Available in 200A and 225A ratings within the PowerPacT Q QDA family to match application load requirements.
  • Configuration: 2-pole design for 240VAC systems, part of the PowerPacT Q-Frame family (also available in 3-pole).
  • Connection Type: I-Line connection on the line side with lugs on the load side, mounted using an I-Line bracket.
  • Trip Protection: Thermal magnetic trip with a magnetic tripping current of 2400-2400 A and a magnetic hold current of 1200 A.
  • Rated Operational Voltage (Ue): 240 V AC 50/60 Hz, UL rated.
  • Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp): 8 kV UL rated.
  • Tightening Torque: 28-28 N.m for 25-150 mm² (AWG 4...300 kcmil) conductors.
  • Mechanical Durability: 5000 cycles no load and 1000 cycles loaded.
  • Local Signalling: Includes a green trip indicator for at-a-glance status.

Certifications & Compliance

  • UL Listed
  • CSA Certified
  • NEMA Compliant
  • NOM-003-SCFI-2000
  • HACR Rated Circuit Breaker Application
  • Green Premium Product
  • Halogen Free Product
  • RoHS Exemption Information: Yes

Technical Specifications

  • Warranty Period: 18 months
  • Recycled Metal Content At Cr Level: 0 %
  • Poles Description: 2P
  • With Recycled Cardboard: Yes
  • ROHS Exemption Information: Yes
  • Mercury Free: Yes
  • ROHS Eur Full Compliance Status Id: COMPLIANT_WITH_EXEMPTIONS
  • Magnetic Hold Current: 1200 A

Typical Applications

  • Commercial and Industrial Electrical Distribution
  • I-Line Panelboard and Switchboard Systems
  • Overcurrent Protection and Switching on 240VAC Circuits
  • Panel Upgrades in Renovation and New Construction

Why Square D?

Square D PowerPacT Q circuit breakers are built to UL, NEMA, and CSA standards with an 8 kV impulse withstand rating and thermal magnetic trip protection for dependable, code-compliant performance across the 200A-225A Motor FLA range. As a Green Premium and Halogen Free product with a mercury-free design, this breaker supports both reliable overcurrent protection and responsible sourcing for professional electrical installations.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Product Type:
Circuit Breaker
Voltage Rating:
240V
Configuration:
2-Pole
Connection Type:
I-Line
Listing:
UL Listed
Series:
PowerPacT Q
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Circuit Protection
Amperage Rating:
200A-225A
Standards:
NEMA
Product Subgroup:
Circuit Breakers
Product Width:
3 in
Product Depth:
3.93 in
Product Height:
6.47 in

Square D QDA222252 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Square D QDA PowerPacT Q breaker mount in an I-Line panelboard, or does it need lugs on both ends?
The QDA is an I-Line connection breaker: it plugs onto the I-Line bus on the line side using an I-Line bracket, and takes lugs on the load side. So you do not run cable to the line end, it bolts into the I-Line stack and you land your load conductors on the lug end.
2) Can I use a 240V QDA Q-Frame breaker on a 480V system?
No. The QDA is rated 240 V AC 50/60 Hz operational voltage, so it is a 240V device only. For a 480V I-Line section you need a breaker rated for that voltage, not this one.
3) What amp ratings does the Square D QDA 2-pole come in?
Two Motor FLA ratings in the QDA 2-pole: 200A (QDA222002) and 225A (QDA222252). Pick the one that matches your motor full load amps or feeder requirement; there is no interchangeable trip unit to swap later.
4) What size conductors can I land on the QDA load lugs and what torque do I use?
The load-side lugs accept 25-150 mm2, which is AWG 4 through 300 kcmil, and the tightening torque is 28 N.m. Torque every lug to that value after pulling your conductors in; underterminated lugs on a 200A-225A feeder are the usual cause of heat damage.
5) Will a thermal magnetic Q-Frame hold through motor inrush at 200A?
The QDA uses a thermal magnetic trip with a magnetic hold current of 1200 A and magnetic tripping at 2400 A. Starting current below 1200 A rides through on the thermal element; anything at or above 2400 A trips instantaneously. Size the Motor FLA rating against your motor nameplate and check locked rotor current falls inside that window.
6) Do I need a 2-pole or 3-pole Q-Frame for my I-Line panel?
The QDA covered here is 2-pole, for single-phase 240V loads or two legs of a three-phase board. If you are feeding a three-phase motor or 3-phase panel, you need the 3-pole version of the PowerPacT Q-Frame instead. Count the poles against the load, not the panel.
7) Is an Eaton BAB Quicklag breaker a drop-in replacement for a Square D QDA PowerPacT Q I-Line breaker?
No. The QDA PowerPacT Q uses an I-Line connection on the line side and mounts with an I-Line bracket, which keys it to Square D I-Line panelboards and switchboards. The Eaton BAB Quicklag thermal-magnetic breaker is a bolt-on device, so it lands on a bus bar with mounting screws rather than plugging onto I-Line bus stabs. Both are thermal-magnetic, but the mounting interface is different and they are not interchangeable in the same enclosure.
8) I need a 240V thermal-magnetic breaker but my panel takes bolt-on breakers, not I-Line. What should I use instead?
Look at the Eaton BAB Quicklag thermal-magnetic bolt-on breakers, which are offered for 240V service, including a three-pole industrial version. The Square D QDA PowerPacT Q is rated 240V as well and also uses thermal-magnetic tripping, but its line side terminates through an I-Line connection and bracket, so it only fits I-Line gear. If the existing bus is drilled for bolt-on devices, the Quicklag family is the mounting style that matches.
9) Can I use an ABB ST200M miniature circuit breaker in place of the Square D QDA PowerPacT Q?
No. The ABB ST200M is a miniature circuit breaker with a C-curve listed to UL1077, which covers supplementary protectors rather than branch and feeder protection. The Square D QDA PowerPacT Q is a UL Listed molded case breaker rated 240VAC for commercial and industrial distribution panels and HACR applications. They serve different roles in a system and the ST200M is not a substitute for a distribution breaker.
10) How much space does the QDA Q-Frame breaker take up in the panel?
The breaker body measures 6.47 in height, 3 in width, and 3.93 in depth. Use those figures to confirm the I-Line section has the vertical bus space and gutter depth before you order.
11) Is this breaker approved for air conditioning and heat pump circuits?
Yes, the QDA is HACR rated, so it can be applied as the branch circuit protective device for heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. It is also UL Listed, CSA Certified, NEMA compliant, and carries NOM-003-SCFI-2000.
12) Can I use the QDA as a maintenance switch for isolating a feeder?
It will switch, but it is rated for 5000 no-load operations and 1000 loaded operations. That is a protective device with occasional switching duty, not a daily-use disconnect. If the circuit gets opened routinely under load, install a dedicated disconnect switch and leave the breaker for protection.
13) Are there bolt-on alternatives if my panel is not an I-Line board?
An I-Line breaker like the QDA only works in an I-Line bus section. For a bolt-on panel, Eaton's BAB Quicklag thermal-magnetic breakers are the bolt-on style, including the 240V three-pole BAB-302. Different mounting system entirely, so confirm your panel's bus type before choosing.
14) My feeder is three-phase. Is the QDA PowerPacT Q the right breaker, or do I need a different molded case breaker?
The Square D QDA PowerPacT Q covered here is a 2-pole device for 240VAC, and the PowerPacT Q-Frame family is also built in 3-pole. For three-phase feeders in non-I-Line gear, three-pole molded case options include the ABB A2A150TT in the A2 Series and the ABB XT4 and XT5 breaker kits. Pole count has to match the phases you are protecting, so confirm 2-pole versus 3-pole before ordering.
15) Will a Bussmann CBC or CBF breaker work for the same job as the Square D QDA PowerPacT Q?
No. The Bussmann CBC series is a Type I automotive circuit breaker rated 14VDC, and the CBF and CBS series are likewise automotive devices. The Square D QDA PowerPacT Q is rated for 240V AC distribution service with an I-Line connection. These are different voltage classes and different applications entirely, so an automotive breaker should never be considered for AC panelboard duty.
16) What is the difference between the Square D QDA PowerPacT Q and an Eaton Series C K-Frame breaker?
The Eaton Series C K-Frame mining circuit breaker is a 400A 3-pole device with an interchangeable rating plug, so the trip setting can be changed in the field by swapping the plug. The Square D QDA PowerPacT Q is a 2-pole thermal-magnetic Q-Frame breaker offered in 200A and 225A Motor FLA ratings with a fixed thermal-magnetic trip, and it connects through I-Line on the line side with lugs on the load side. Choose based on pole count, frame size, and whether you need a field-adjustable rating plug.
17) How do I tell whether this breaker tripped or was switched off?
The QDA has a green local trip indicator on the face, so you can see the status at a glance without pulling the deadfront. Handy for a maintenance tech walking an I-Line board.
18) Does the QDA meet environmental sourcing requirements for a green building spec?
It is a Green Premium product, halogen free, mercury free, and shipped with recycled cardboard. RoHS status is compliant with exemptions. Country of origin is Mexico, which is often the line item institutional buyers need for procurement paperwork.
19) What is the impulse withstand rating on the PowerPacT Q breaker?
8 kV UL impulse withstand (Uimp). That matters where the distribution gear sees switching or lightning-induced transients, and it is the figure an engineer checks against the panelboard's insulation coordination on the drawing.
20) Do I need a separate accessory to get undervoltage release on the Square D QDA PowerPacT Q?
Undervoltage release is a separate device and is not part of the QDA PowerPacT Q breaker itself. The QDA includes a green trip indicator for local status at the breaker. Eaton sells an undervoltage release built for its NZM series molded case breakers, so that accessory belongs to the NZM frame rather than to a Square D Q-Frame breaker. Confirm accessory compatibility against the breaker frame you are installing.
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