FA24100BC **Old Style** - 100 Amp Circuit Breaker

FA24100BC **Old Style** - 100 Amp Circuit Breaker

Meet the FA24100BC by Schneider Electric: a serious performer when it comes to protecting your electrical setup. Designed for use in I-Line panels and switchboards, this two-pole, 100-amp, 480-volt breaker gives you dependable protection from both overloads and short circuits thanks to its thermal-magnetic trip unit. With a high interrupt rating and compact footprint, this unit fits cleanly into demanding commercial and industrial environments—and it’s ideal for upgrades where reliability matters most. Whether you’re specifying a new build or replacing a worn-out breaker, the FA24100BC delivers peace of mind and performance.

Key Features and Benefits

• Built to take on tough conditions: Without flashing—steady performance that you can depend on.
• Thermal-magnetic trip unit: Catches both gradual overloads and fast fault currents—keeping downtime and risk to a minimum.
• Generous interrupt capability: At 480 V, the breaker handles high fault currents with ease—giving you protection when things go wrong, not just when everything’s fine.
• I-Line plug-in mounting: For fast panel integration and simpler swaps—helping you keep your installation time and labor down.
• Compact dimensions: About 6.4″ H × 3″ W × 4.13″ D make it panel-friendly, especially where space is tight.

Technical Specifications

• Voltage Rating: 480 V AC (also rated for 250 V DC)
• Current Rating: 100 A
• Poles: 2-pole (I-Line style)
• Interrupting Capacity:
  • 18 kA at 480 V AC
  • 25 kA at 240 V AC
  • 10 kA at 250 V DC
• Mounting Mode: I-Line plug-in
• Dimensions:
  • Height: ~6.4 in (162.56 mm)
  • Width: ~3.0 in (76.2 mm)
  • Depth: ~4.13 in (104.9 mm)

Material Compliance and Certifications

• UL Listed and CSA Certified: Meets recognized safety and performance standards.
• Green Premium® Program: Designed in accordance with RoHS and REACH requirements, free from SVHC substances above thresholds—an environmentally aware choice.
• Warranty: 18-month manufacturer warranty supports your investment and shows confidence in the build quality.

Where It Works Best

• This breaker is especially suited for commercial, industrial and institutional electrical systems where space, efficiency and reliability matter. Think factory control panels, data-centre distribution boards, machine-driven installations, or facility upgrade jobs. It’s ideal when you need a strong, compact protection device in an I-Line panel board—whether for a new installation or for replacing an older unit—but you still want a solution that meets modern compliance and performance standards.