PBF31600 - 1600 Amp Circuit Breaker

PBF31600 - 1600 Amp Circuit Breaker

Need a PBF31600 circuit breaker for an existing electrical system? This Type PBF AB DE-ION® breaker is a 3-pole, 1600-amp unit designed for 60 Hz AC applications. Its interrupting ratings are 100k AIC at 600VAC, 100k AIC at 480VAC, and 125k AIC at 240VAC, with magnetic low/high trip settings from 3000A to 8000A. The breaker measures approximately 22 inches high, 12 inches wide, and 9 inches deep.

When you're replacing a breaker in older equipment, getting the details right matters; amperage is only part of the picture. The breaker type, number of poles, voltage and AIC ratings, trip range, dimensions, mounting, and connections must all match the equipment requirements. If your system was designed for the PBF31600, this breaker may provide the form, fit, and function needed to keep that equipment in service. It's a straightforward choice for applications that require these original specifications, and it's built to last for the type of electrical service it was designed for.

Key Features and Benefits

• 1600A, 3-pole configuration for equipment requiring these specific electrical characteristics.
• Type PBF AB DE-ION® design for compatibility with systems built around this breaker style.
• Rated 100 kAIC at 600VAC and 480 VAC, and 125 kAIC at 240VAC.
• 3000A–8000A magnetic low- and high-trip settings.
• Designed for 60 Hz (60-cycle) AC service.
• Dimensions of approximately 22" H x 12" W x 9" D make it easier to compare physical fit with the existing breaker.
• Well suited to form, fit, and functional replacement applications when all specifications match.
• Built to last for the electrical applications this breaker type was designed to serve.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: PBF31600
  
• Type: PBF
  
• Breaker: AB DE-ION® Circuit Breaker
  
• Amperage: 1600A
  
• Poles: 3
  
• Frequency: 60 Hz / 60 cycles
  
• AIC Rating at 600VAC: 100k
  
• AIC Rating at 480VAC: 100k
  
• AIC Rating at 240VAC: 125k
  
• Magnetic Low/High Trip Settings: 3000A–8000A
  
• Height: 22.0 in.
  
• Width: 12.0 in.
  
• Depth: 9.0 in.
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Specific material-compliance information, agency listings, and certifications are not included in the available specifications for the PBF31600. Rather than assume a certification applies, check the markings on the breaker and compare them with the requirements of your equipment and application.
• Applicable electrical codes and equipment documentation should also be reviewed before installation. A qualified electrical professional should verify compatibility and handle installation in accordance with appropriate safety procedures.

Where It Works Best

• The PBF31600 1600A circuit breaker is intended for existing electrical equipment that calls for a Type PBF, 3-pole breaker with matching ratings and physical requirements. This can include compatible commercial, industrial, institutional, and facility electrical distribution systems.
  
• Working with legacy equipment? Start with the part number, but don't stop there. Compare the 1600A rating, three-pole configuration, voltage and AIC ratings, magnetic trip settings, 60 Hz frequency, dimensions, mounting, and electrical connections with the breaker being replaced and the equipment documentation.