HGA36030 - 30 Amp Circuit Breaker

HGA36030 - 30 Amp Circuit Breaker

Meet the HGA36030, a 30 Amp, 3-pole molded-case circuit breaker from the PowerPact H-Frame series by Schneider Electric. Built for dependable overload and short-circuit protection, this unit operates at up to 600 VAC and offers an 18 kA interrupt rating—making it a strong fit for commercial and industrial electrical systems. With I-Line mounting compatibility and thermal-magnetic trip technology, the HGA36030 is designed to install easily and perform reliably over time.

Key Features and Benefits

• Thermal-magnetic sensing: Built into each pole enables precise detection and interruption of faults such as overloads and short-circuits.
• High breaking capacity: Rated at 18 kA at 600 VAC, plus significantly higher ratings at 480 VAC and 240 VAC, offering enhanced protective ability in high-fault environments.
• I-Line mounting: Simplifies installation into panelboards and switchboards, reducing labor time and improving accessibility.
• Dual-break rotating contacts: Minimise peak current during a short-circuit event, helping safeguard connected equipment and extend its operational life.
• Broad field-installable accessory support: (e.g., shunt trips, auxiliary switches, lug kits) allows tailoring the breaker to site specific requirements without the need for extended downtime.
• Wide temperature range: Operation from –25 °C to +70 °C, storage to –50 °C, this breaker holds up in challenging conditions and varied climates.

Technical Specifications

• Current rating: 30 A
  
• Poles: 3
  
• Rated voltage: 600 VAC (also rated for DC applications)
  
• Interrupt rating:
  • 18 kA at 600 VAC
  • 35 kA at 480 VAC
  • 65 kA at 240 VAC (typical ratings)
• Magnetic hold current: Approximately 350 A (with magnetic trip at ~750 A)
  
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 6.42 in
  • Width: 4.09 in
  • Depth: 3.39 in
• Weight: Around 4.85 lbs
  
• Mounting: I-Line connection on the line side, mechanical lugs on the load side. Compatible with copper or aluminum conductors.
  
• Standards and certifications: UL 489, CSA, NOM‐003‐SCFI‐2000, IEC 60947-2, CE marked.
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Environmental and safety standards: This breaker complies with stringent environmental and safety standards. RoHS and REACh compliant, it is part of Schneider Electric’s “Green Premium” program for transparency in environmental performance.
• Enclosure rating: The front cover is rated IP40 for protection against solid objects larger than 1 mm.
  

Where It Works Best

• The HGA36030 is an excellent choice for commercial and light-industrial installations where dependable circuit protection is key. Think panelboards and switchboards in manufacturing facilities, large commercial buildings, HVAC systems, and critical infrastructure where high-fault-current capability is required. Its I-Line plug-in design makes it especially well suited for retrofit or upgrade applications where installation speed and ease are important.