FA24015BC - 15 Amp Circuit Breaker

FA24015BC - 15 Amp Circuit Breaker

When you need reliable circuit protection for medium-duty electrical distribution systems, the FA24015BC by Schneider Electric is a smart choice. This two-pole, plug-in I-Line style breaker delivers 15 Amps at up to 480 Volts AC, and it’s engineered to respond quickly and accurately to both overload and short circuit conditions. With its thermal-magnetic trip unit and a solid interrupting capacity, the FA24015BC offers dependable performance whether you’re installing it in an industrial switchboard, a commercial panel, or upgrading a light commercial system.

Key Features and Benefits

• Durable construction: Designed for real-world installations and continuous service, the FA24015BC helps you maintain uptime rather than worry about premature failure.
• Thermal-magnetic trip mechanism: Combines long-time (thermal) and instantaneous (magnetic) protection so that mild loadings are tolerated while true fault conditions are shut off swiftly.
• High interrupting capacity: At 18 kA at 480 V AC (and 25 kA at 240 V) this breaker is built to handle serious fault currents without compromise.
• Compact 2-pole design: Two poles in one unit save space in panelboards, and the plug-in I-Line style makes installation faster and cleaner.
• Environmentally compliant: Certified to UL and CSA standards, and part of Schneider Electric’s Green Premium programme—so you’re covered on regulatory and environmental fronts.

Technical Specifications

• Voltage Rating: 480 V AC (also suitable for lower voltage systems)
• Current Rating: 15 Amps
• Poles: 2 (dual-pole)
• Mounting Mode: I-Line plug-in type
• Magnetic Hold Current: 275 A
• Magnetic Trip Current: 600 A
• Interrupting Rating:
  • 18 kA at 480 V AC
  • 25 kA at 240 V AC
• Connections: Line side I-Line plug, load side lugs (copper AWG 14–4, aluminium AWG 12–4)
• Terminal Identifier: AL50FA
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 6.4 in (162.6 mm)
  • Width: 3.0 in (76.2 mm)
  • Depth: 4.13 in (104.9 mm)

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Certifications: The FA24015BC is UL-listed and CSA-certified, ensuring compliance with North American electrical safety standards.
• Environmental Compliance: It carries Schneider Electric’s Green Premium label, affirming adherence to RoHS and REACh chemical-safety regulations and indicating minimal use of high-hazard substances.
• Warranty: Backed by an 18-month warranty period, reflecting confidence in its build quality.

Where It Works Best

• This breaker is ideally suited for commercial and industrial panels where a dependable 15 Amp, 2-pole device is needed with high fault-clearance capability and plug-in convenience. Whether you’re retrofitting an older switchboard, designing a new light-industrial power bay, or upgrading a service panel that demands higher interrupt ratings, the FA24015BC is a solid fit. Its I-Line mount makes it particularly efficient in panelboards built for plug-in breakers, saving install time and simplifying future servicing.