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Square D TeSys Deca Manual Motor Starter and Protector, Thermal-Magnetic Circuit Breaker, 3-Pole

Square D TeSys Deca Manual Motor Starter and Protector, Thermal-Magnetic Circuit Breaker, 3-Pole

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Model: GV3P25

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Square D TeSys Deca Manual Motor Starter and Protector, Thermal-Magnetic Circuit Breaker, 3-Pole

The Square D TeSys Deca Manual Motor Starter and Protector (TeSys GV3 range, e.g. GV3P25) is a thermal-magnetic motor circuit breaker from Schneider Electric for motor branch-circuit protection. It covers motors from 11 kW at 400/415V AC up to 18.5 kW at 690V AC, delivers a breaking capacity of Icu 100kA, and provides manual start-stop control via a rotary knob rated for 50,000 cycles AC-3 at 415V. Rated for 690V AC operation and IP20 protection per IEC 60947-2.

Key Features

  • Motor Power Coverage: Protects motors rated 11 kW at 400/415V AC, 15 kW at 500V AC, and 18.5 kW at 690V AC.
  • Thermal-Magnetic Protection: Adjustable thermal range of 17-25A with an Ith conventional free-air thermal current of 25A (IEC 60947-2).
  • High Breaking Capacity: Icu of 100kA with Ics rated at 100% of Icu at 400/415V AC and 230/240V AC per IEC 60947-2.
  • Rotary Knob Control: Manual start-stop switching guaranteed for 50,000 cycles AC-3 at 415V (IEC 60947-4-1).
  • 3-Pole Configuration: 3P design for AC network type, 50/60 Hz, rated operational and insulation voltage of 690V AC.
  • Flexible Mounting: Clips to a 35mm symmetrical DIN rail or panel-mounts with 3 x M4 screws; horizontal or vertical mounting.
  • Ingress Protection: IP20 degree of protection per IEC 60529.

Certifications & Compliance

  • UL Listed
  • CSA Certified
  • BV (Bureau Veritas)
  • ATEX
  • EAC
  • ABS
  • DNV-GL
  • CCC
  • UKCA
  • LROS (Lloyds Register of Shipping)
  • IEC 60947-2 / IEC 60947-4-1
  • UL 60947-4-1 / CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1

Technical Specifications

  • Warranty: 18 months
  • Power Dissipation Per Pole: 8 W
  • Warranty Period: 18 months
  • Sustainable Packaging: Yes
  • Mercury Free: Yes
  • Packaging Without Single Use Plastic: Yes
  • Tier Id: 1
  • ROHS Eur In Scope: Yes
  • Recycled Metal Content At Cr Level: 0 %
  • Poles Description: 3P
  • Network Type: AC
  • Serviceability: No
  • With Recycled Cardboard: Yes
  • WEEE Product Category: 5
  • China ROHS In Scope: No
  • Return Indicator: Y
  • Take Back: No
  • Tier: 1
  • Returnability: Yes
  • Field Service Division: PPIBS
  • Operating Altitude: 9842.52 ft (3000 m)
  • Magnetic Tripping Current: 350-350 A

Typical Applications

  • Motor Branch-Circuit Protection
  • Industrial and Commercial Motor Control
  • Panel Building and OEM Control Panels
  • Manual Motor Disconnect and Isolation
  • DIN Rail and Panel-Mounted Equipment

Why Square D?

Square D backs the TeSys Deca line with globally recognized certifications including UL, CSA, ATEX, and DNV-GL, plus IEC 60947-2 and IEC 60947-4-1 compliance for code-ready motor protection. With a 100kA breaking capacity, 50,000-cycle rotary knob durability, and an 18-month warranty, this TeSys GV3 motor circuit breaker is built for long-term reliability in industrial and commercial installations.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Product Type:
Manual Motor Starter
Series:
TeSys Deca
Configuration:
3-Pole
Voltage Rating:
690V
Amperage Rating:
25A
Listing:
UL Listed
Standards:
IEC 60947-2
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Motor Control & Automation
Product Subgroup:
Motor Starters & Contactors

Square D GV3P25 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What size motor will a Square D GV3P25 manual motor starter protect?
The GV3P25 covers motors up to 11 kW at 400/415V AC, 15 kW at 500V AC, and 18.5 kW at 690V AC. Its thermal overload element adjusts from 17 to 25A, so set the dial to the motor's actual full load amps rather than leaving it at the top of the range. If your motor's FLA falls below 17A, you need a lower-rated GV3 unit.
2) Can the Square D TeSys GV3P25 be used on a 600V three-phase system?
Yes. The GV3P25 is rated 690V AC for both operational and insulation voltage on 50/60 Hz AC networks, so a 600V or 480V three-phase feed is within rating. It is a 3-pole device for AC only.
3) Is a GV3P25 motor protector enough on its own, or do I still need a separate breaker and overload relay?
A GV3P25 is a thermal-magnetic motor circuit breaker, so it handles both the short-circuit (magnetic) and overload (thermal) functions for a motor branch circuit in one device, plus manual start/stop and isolation via the rotary knob. Magnetic trip is fixed at 350A. What it does not do is remote or automatic switching, so if the motor needs contactor control from a PLC or pushbutton station you still add a contactor downstream.
4) What is the interrupting rating on the Square D GV3P25, and will it work on a high fault current service?
Breaking capacity is Icu 100kA, with Ics at 100 percent of Icu at 400/415V AC and 230/240V AC per IEC 60947-2. That is a high enough rating for most industrial services, and because Ics equals Icu the device is rated to clear a full fault twice and remain serviceable to spec.
5) Is the TeSys GV3P25 acceptable for a UL panel build and for marine or hazardous-area work?
It is UL Listed and CSA Certified to UL 60947-4-1 and CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1, so it is usable in UL-listed control panels. For marine and classified work it also carries ABS, DNV-GL, Bureau Veritas, LROS, and ATEX, along with CCC, EAC, and UKCA for export panels.
6) What is the closest IEC equivalent to the Square D GV3P25 manual motor protector from another manufacturer?
The Square D TeSys Deca GV3P25 is a 3-pole manual motor starter and protector rated 690V AC with a 25A amperage rating, built to IEC 60947-2. The nearest IEC-style counterparts are the ABB MS132 3-pole manual motor protector from the MMP A-Range and the Eaton XT IEC rotary manual motor protector with Class 10 trip. All three are rotary-operated manual motor protectors for motor branch-circuit protection; confirm the current-adjustment band on the ABB or Eaton unit matches your motor full-load amps, since the GV3P25 covers a 17-25A thermal adjustment range.
7) I only need a manual on-off switch for a three-phase motor, not overload protection. Is the GV3P25 overkill?
Likely yes. The TeSys Deca GV3P25 is a thermal-magnetic motor circuit breaker with an adjustable 17-25A thermal element and magnetic trip, which is what you want when the device is also serving as the motor's branch-circuit protection. If a separate overload relay or drive already protects the motor and you only need manual switching and isolation, the Leviton MS303-DSW industrial grade 3-pole 600V AC 30A three-phase manual motor controller is a simpler switching device for that duty. Choose the GV3P25 when the device itself must trip on overload.
8) Does the GV3P25 mount on DIN rail or does it need a panel plate?
Either. It clips onto 35mm symmetrical DIN rail, or bolts flat to a panel with three M4 screws. Mounting can be horizontal or vertical, which helps in shallow enclosures where the rail run is tight.
9) Will the GV3P25 hold up to frequent manual starting at a machine?
The rotary knob is rated for 50,000 operating cycles at AC-3, 415V per IEC 60947-4-1, so routine daily starting at the panel is within what it is built for. Power dissipation is 8 W per pole, which matters when you are sizing enclosure heat rise on a three-pole device.
10) Does the GV3P25 need an enclosure, or can it be mounted exposed?
It is IP20 per IEC 60529, which is finger-safe against solid objects but offers no water protection. That means inside a control panel or enclosure only, not on an open wall or anywhere washdown, dust, or weather is a factor.
11) What are the alternatives to a Square D GV3P25 if I need a different manual motor protector?
Other IEC-style manual motor protectors we carry include the ABB MS132 3-pole MMP A-Range and the Eaton XT IEC rotary manual motor protector with Class 10 trip, both the same general type of rotary thermal-magnetic device. For fractional horsepower loads the ABB CR101 Series fractional HP manual starter is the smaller option, and the Leviton MS303-DSW is a 3-pole 600V AC 30A industrial-grade manual motor controller, a switching controller rather than a thermal-magnetic protector.
12) Can the GV3P25 be used as the disconnect for a motor instead of a separate switch?
Yes, manual motor disconnect and isolation is one of its stated uses. The rotary knob gives local on/off at the panel, which covers isolation for service on the motor branch circuit without adding a separate disconnect switch.
13) Will the ABB CR101 work in place of the Square D GV3P25?
They are not interchangeable. The ABB CR101 series is a fractional horsepower manual motor starter, intended for small single-motor loads. The TeSys Deca GV3P25 is a 3-pole manual motor starter and protector rated for 690V AC and 25A, covering motors up to 11 kW at 400/415V AC and 18.5 kW at 690V AC. Use the CR101 only for fractional HP loads; for a three-phase motor in the GV3P25's power band you need a full 3-pole motor protector.
14) My panel runs at 600V AC. Does the Leviton MS303-DSW or the Square D GV3P25 fit that system better?
Both are candidates at 600V. The Leviton MS303-DSW is rated 600V AC at 30A, which puts 600V at the top of its rating. The Square D TeSys Deca GV3P25 carries a 690V AC rated operational and insulation voltage with a 25A rating, so 600V sits below its ceiling, and it also brings an Icu breaking capacity of 100kA for branch-circuit protection duty. If your motor full-load amps run above the GV3P25's 17-25A thermal band, the Leviton's 30A rating is the one to size against.
15) For a UL-listed control panel build, which 3-pole manual motor protector should I spec?
The Square D TeSys Deca GV3P25 is UL Listed and CSA Certified and also carries UL 60947-4-1 and CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1 compliance, which is the combination panel shops generally want on a North American UL panel. It clips to 35mm symmetrical DIN rail or panel-mounts with three M4 screws. The ABB MS132 and Eaton XT IEC rotary protector are the comparable 3-pole IEC-style protectors to cross-check against your panel's short-circuit current rating study; the GV3P25 contributes an Icu of 100kA at its rated voltage.
16) Can the GV3P25 be installed at high elevation without derating?
Operating altitude is given as 3000 m (9842.52 ft), so installations well above typical mountain-site elevations are inside the stated range.
17) Can parts be replaced on a TeSys GV3P25 if it fails?
No. Serviceability is listed as no, so the GV3P25 is a sealed, replace-as-a-unit device. If the thermal element or contacts fail, you swap the breaker rather than rebuild it. Keep a spare on the shelf for critical motors.
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Does the Square D GV3P25 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Square D GV3P25 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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