QBF32100TS - 100 Amp Circuit Breaker

QBF32100TS - 100 Amp Circuit Breaker

Discover dependable overcurrent protection for demanding electrical systems with the Schneider Electric QBF32100TS (PowerPacT Q-Frame) 100A circuit breaker. Engineered for use in commercial and industrial power distribution, this 3-pole breaker delivers consistent performance under heavy loads. With a 240 V AC rating and a 10 kA interrupting capacity, it’s designed to act swiftly during overloads or short circuits. Whether new installations or retrofits, this breaker gives engineers, electricians, and system integrators the peace of mind that comes from solid protective gear.

Key Features and Benefits

• Precise Protection: Employs thermal-magnetic trip technology to distinguish between gradual overloads and sudden short circuits, offering reliable protection without nuisance trips.
• Long Service Life: Rated for up to 1,000 loaded cycles and 5,000 no-load cycles, this breaker helps reduce maintenance downtime.
• Simple Manual Operation: An integrated push-to-trip button gives you a quick, manual means to test or reset the breaker.
• Flexible Mounting: Designed for unit mount busbar support, it adapts to different busbar layouts and system designs.
• High Capacity Handling: With a 100A line rating and effective magnetic trip threshold, it’s suited to support heavy step loads and motor starts.

Technical Specifications

• Rated Operational Voltage: 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Interrupting Capacity: 10 kA @ 240 V AC
• Poles: 3
• Continuous Current Rating: 80% utilization
• Trip Technology: Thermal-magnetic
• Magnetic Tripping Current: 2,400 A
• Magnetic Hold Current: 1,200 A
• Mechanical Durability: 1,000 cycles (loaded), 5,000 cycles (no-load)
• Electrical Connection: Busbar (line and load)
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 6.47 in × 4.5 in × 3.93 in (164.34 mm × 114.3 mm × 99.82 mm)

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Certifications: UL, CSA, NOM, IEC
• Environmental: Conforms to RoHS and REACh directives
• Material Safety: Mercury-free, halogen-free, and designed with low PVC content
• Green Premium Label: Part of Schneider’s sustainable product program, providing transparency on environmental impacts

Where It Works Best

• Power Distribution Panels: Ideal in three-phase panelboards where reliable overload protection is critical.
• Industrial Machinery & Motor Control Centers: Handles start surges and variable loads in HVAC units, pumps, compressors, and other heavy equipment.
• Retrofitting Older Systems: Because of its unit mount busbar design, it can often be inserted into existing systems with minimal rework.
• Critical Infrastructure: Useful in backup power systems, data centers, and facilities where power continuity matters most.