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Square D TeSys VLS 3-Pole DIN Rail Disconnect Switch
The Square D TeSys VLS Disconnect Switch is a 3-pole (3P), DIN rail-mounted disconnect built by Schneider Electric for integration into control systems used in material handling, HVAC, pumping, solar energy, mining, and similar industrial and commercial applications. This listing covers the TeSys VLS family across Motor FLA ratings of 16A, 25A, 40A, and 80A, letting you select the amperage that matches your control-circuit load while keeping the same 3-pole DIN rail body, voltage rating, and construction across the range. Every option in the family shares a rated operational voltage (Ue) of 690V AC 50/60Hz, and 600V AC 50/60Hz per UL 508, and is cULus Listed and GL certified for code-compliant three-phase control circuits.
Key Features
- Motor FLA Range: Available in 16A, 25A, 40A, and 80A ratings for flexible control-circuit sizing within the TeSys VLS family.
- 3-Pole Configuration: 3P construction with 3 NO contacts supports three-phase electrical distribution and control systems.
- DIN Rail Mounting: Back DIN rail mount with fixing by clips for fast, tool-light panel installation.
- Voltage Rating: Ue of 690V AC 50/60Hz, and 600V AC 50/60Hz under UL 508, shared across every amperage option.
- Ingress Protection: IP20 degree of protection conforming to IEC 60529.
- Impulse Withstand: Uimp rated impulse withstand voltage of 8 kV.
- Short-Time Withstand: Icw rated short-time withstand current of 800A at 690V for 1 second.
- Electrical Durability: Rated for 100,000 operating cycles at AC-21A.
Certifications & Compliance
- cULus Listed
- GL Certified
- UL 508
- CSA C22.2 No 14
- IEC 60947-3
- RoHS EUR Compliant
Technical Specifications
- Poles Description: 3P
- Network Type: AC
- Compatibility Code: VLS
- Contacts Type And Composition: 3 NO
- Handle Front Plate Color: grey
- Country of Origin: Italy
- Marking: 0 - 1
- Toxic Heavy Metal Free: Yes
- Mercury Free: Yes
- ROHS Eur In Scope: Yes
- Sustainable Packaging: Yes
- Packaging Without Single Use Plastic: Yes
- Packaging Made With Recycled Cardboard: Yes
- Recycled Metal Content At Cr Level: 0 %
- WEEE Product Category: 5
- China ROHS Label: 1
- China ROHS In Scope: No
- Serviceability: No
- Suitability For Isolation: yes
- Returnability: Yes
- Tier: 2
Typical Applications
- Material Handling Systems
- HVAC Equipment Control
- Pumping Station Control Panels
- Solar Energy Installations
- Mining Equipment Control
- Industrial and Commercial Control Panels
Why Square D?
Square D TeSys VLS disconnect switches are engineered by Schneider Electric with cULus and GL certifications, and full compliance with UL 508 and IEC 60947-3, giving panel builders a dependable isolation point across the 16A to 80A Motor FLA range. Built for 3-pole, DIN rail-mounted installation with a grey handle front plate and rated for 100,000 operating cycles at AC-21A, this switch delivers reliable, code-compliant isolation for demanding industrial and commercial control panels manufactured in Italy.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Disconnect Switch
- Voltage Rating:
- 690V
- Listing:
- cULus
- Standards:
- UL 508
- Configuration:
- 3-Pole
- Product Color:
- Gray
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Power Distribution
- Amperage Rating:
- 16A-80A
- Product Subgroup:
- Safety Switches & Disconnects
Square D VLS3P016R1 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What amp ratings does the Square D TeSys VLS 3-pole DIN rail disconnect come in, and which part number is which?
Four Motor FLA ratings: 16A (VLS3P016R1), 25A (VLS3P025R1), 40A (VLS3P040R1), and 80A (VLS3P080R2). The 3-pole body, DIN rail mounting, and voltage rating stay the same across all four, so you pick purely on the load you are switching.
2) Can I use the TeSys VLS disconnect on a 480V or 600V three-phase panel?
Yes. Rated operational voltage is 690V AC 50/60Hz, and 600V AC 50/60Hz under UL 508, so a 480V or 600V three-phase circuit is within rating. It is a 3-pole switch with 3 NO contacts, built for three-phase distribution and control.
3) Does the TeSys VLS disconnect qualify as a lockable isolation point for maintenance?
The switch is rated as suitable for isolation, with 0 - 1 position marking on a grey front plate, so it serves as the isolation point in a control panel. It is cULus Listed and GL certified, and compliant with UL 508, CSA C22.2 No 14, and IEC 60947-3.
4) Will the TeSys VLS mount in an enclosure without drilling, or does it need a panel cutout?
Mounting is back DIN rail with fixing by clips, so it snaps onto standard rail with no drilling. Note the IP20 degree of protection to IEC 60529, which means it has to live inside an enclosure, not on an exposed wall. For a through-door, handle-operated arrangement you would look at a rotary switch like the Eaton R5 Series non-fusible three-pole 600V disconnect with an R9 Series direct handle instead.
5) What is the closest equivalent to the Square D TeSys VLS 3-pole disconnect from another brand?
The Eaton R5 Series non-fusible three-pole rotary disconnect switch, rated 600V, is the nearest peer. Both are non-fusible three-pole isolating switches for control panel use. The TeSys VLS is a DIN rail-mounted body with a grey handle front plate, rated 690V AC 50/60Hz and 600V AC under UL 508, and offered in 16A, 25A, 40A, and 80A Motor FLA ratings. The Eaton R5 is a rotary-style switch, so the handle and panel cutout approach differs from the VLS clip-on DIN rail mounting.
6) I need a fusible disconnect instead of a non-fusible one. What should I use?
The TeSys VLS 3-pole switch is a non-fusible isolating switch, so it provides disconnection only and relies on upstream overcurrent protection. If you need fusing built into the disconnect, the Bussmann CCP2-1-30CC is a UL98 fusible disconnect switch rated 30A single-pole for Class CC fuses. Note the difference in pole count: the VLS is 3-pole for three-phase circuits, while that Bussmann unit is single-pole.
7) Will the Eaton R9 direct handle work on a Square D TeSys VLS disconnect?
No. The Eaton DHR5 is an R9 Series direct handle intended for Eaton rotary disconnect switches, not for the TeSys VLS. The VLS ships as a 3-pole DIN rail switch with its own grey handle front plate and uses the VLS compatibility code for accessories, so handles and operators must be VLS-family parts.
8) Is the TeSys VLS switch fusible or non-fusible, and do I need a separate fuse holder?
The TeSys VLS is a switching and isolating disconnect with 3 NO contacts; no fuse provision is part of it. If your design needs branch-circuit fuse protection in the same device, a UL98 fusible switch such as the Bussmann CCP2-1-30CC (30A single-pole, Class CC) is the different animal you are after.
9) How many operations is the Square D VLS disconnect good for in a duty-cycle application?
Electrical durability is 100,000 operating cycles at AC-21A, which is resistive-load switching duty. Impulse withstand (Uimp) is 8 kV and short-time withstand current (Icw) is 800A at 690V for 1 second.
10) Is there a simpler manual 3-pole disconnect if I do not need the 690V rating?
The Bryant 30103D, from the 103D Series, is a 600V 3-pole manual disconnect switch and covers straightforward three-phase manual isolation. The Square D TeSys VLS carries a rated operational voltage of 690V AC 50/60Hz plus 600V AC under UL 508, mounts on DIN rail by clips, and is offered in 16A through 80A Motor FLA steps, which suits panel builds standardizing on DIN rail layouts.
11) For a 30A three-phase branch circuit, should I use the Bussmann CCP2-1-30CC or the Square D VLS3P?
The Bussmann CCP2-1-30CC is a single-pole 30A Class CC fusible switch, so a three-phase branch would require separate poles rather than one device. The Square D VLS3P is 3-pole in a single body with 3 NO contacts and is available at 25A and 40A Motor FLA steps that bracket a 30A load, with cULus Listing and UL 508 compliance.
12) Does the TeSys VLS disconnect meet RoHS and sustainable packaging requirements for a green-spec project?
It is RoHS EUR compliant, mercury free and free of toxic heavy metals, and falls under WEEE product category 5. Packaging is recycled cardboard with no single-use plastic. Country of origin is Italy.
13) Is the TeSys VLS disconnect approved for marine or offshore panels?
It carries GL certification in addition to cULus Listing, along with UL 508, CSA C22.2 No 14, and IEC 60947-3 compliance. Typical uses named by Schneider include material handling, HVAC, pumping stations, solar, and mining control panels.
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