FA24050AC **Old Style** - 50 Amp Circuit Breaker

FA24050AC **Old Style** - 50 Amp Circuit Breaker

When you’re upgrading or building an electrical panel for commercial or industrial duty, you want a breaker that delivers dependable protection and flexible installation — that’s exactly what the FA24050AC gives you. Rated at 50 amps and 480 volts, this 2-pole, 2-phase I-Line breaker with thermal-magnetic trip capability excels in demanding environments. With its combination of overload and short-circuit protection built right in, the FA24050AC is engineered to keep your systems running safely and efficiently.

Key Features and Benefits

• Thermal-magnetic trip unit: Offers dependable protection from overloads and sudden fault currents, keeping equipment safe and operations smooth.
• I-Line mounting: Fits standard I-Line panels for faster, easier installation and panel retrofits.
• Durable design: Built to handle industrial and commercial environments — strong construction means you don’t have to worry about early wear or failure.
• High breaking capacity: With a magnetic hold current of 275 A and a magnetic tripping current of 600 A, this breaker handles serious fault conditions without faltering.
• Clear benefit orientation: Because you know your equipment and your infrastructure are protected, you get peace of mind — and maintenance downtime is less of a worry.

Technical Specifications

• Rated Current: 50 A
• Voltage Rating: 480 V, 2-phase
• Number of Poles: 2P
• Trip Unit Technology: Thermal-magnetic
• Breaking Capacity Code: A
• Magnetic Hold Current: 275 A
• Magnetic Tripping Current: 600 A
• Mounting Mode: I-Line (line connection via I-Line bus; load connection via lugs)
• Terminal Identifier: AL50FA
• Phase Connection: AC
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 6.4 in (162.6 mm)
  • Width: 3 in (76.2 mm)
  • Depth: 4.13 in (104.9 mm)

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Green Premium designation: This breaker is built with modern standards in mind. It carries the “Green Premium” designation from the manufacturer, showing its compliance with RoHS and REACh directives — meaning fewer environmental concerns in your build and disposal decisions.
• HACR-rated: It is also HACR-rated, making it acceptable for heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration circuits. By selecting the FA24050AC you’re choosing a component that meets high safety, regulatory and environmental standards.

Where It Works Best

• The FA24050AC is ideal in panelboards used in commercial and industrial environments: think manufacturing, HVAC systems, refrigeration units, heavy-machinery feeders, and any retrofit or new installation where solid protection at 50 amps and 480 volts is required. If you are upgrading an older panel to I-Line form, or seeking a breaker with clear ratings and environmental compliance, this is a strong choice.