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Control Circuit and Load Protection

Table of Contents

Control Circuit and Load Protection Devices

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1492-MC Circuit Breaker with UL 489 and CSA Approval ...................................................................................................

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Bulletin 1489 Circuit Breaker with UL 489 and CSA Approval and Approval for IEC/EN 60947-2, IEC
Applications ..............................................................................................................................................................................................

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Bulletin 1492-FB Fuse Holders.........................................................................................................................................................

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Bulletin 140F Fuse Holders ................................................................................................................................................................

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Bulletin 1492-CB Supplementary Protector/Miniature Circuit Breaker for DC Loads .............................................

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Bulletin 1492-GH/GS Supplementary Protector (Miniature Circuit Breakers) .............................................................

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Bulletin 1492-SP Supplementary Protector/Miniature Circuit Breaker...........................................................................

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Bulletin 1492

Circuit and Load Protection

Product Overview

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Bulletin

Type

2
3

480Y/277V AC

240V AC

For Class CC
Fuse

0.525 A

0.540 A

30 A

Features

y True IP2X finger-safe design

(front)
y 10 000 A interrupt
y A postively trip-free mechanism
(breaker operation cannot be
defeated by holding the handle
in the ON position)
y Superior shock and vibration
resistance capabilties
y Mounts on DIN Rail
y IEC 60947-2
- 0.5...40 A @ 240, 415V AC
- 15 000 A interrupting
y Field-mountable options
y Optional terminal for ring lugs

Certifications

UL 489 Listed (CSA C22.2

No. 5.1), UL File Number E197878
VDE (IEC 60 947-2)

Maximum
Voltage Rating

480Y/277V AC

4
5

1489

Shock

60 A

30 A

y EN/IEC 60529 Front Finger Protection Dead front construction

y Handle isolates the fuse from line power when it is opened for fuse
insertion or removal
y Compact size requiring less panel space than open style fuse
folders
y Optional blown fuse indicators - allow for easy troubleshooting of
electrical circuits
y Type M holder - accepts 030 A midget fuses
(1 - 1/2 in. x 13/32 in.)
y Type C holder - accepts 030 A Class CC fuses
y Type J 30 & 60 A holders - accepts Class J fuses
y Silver-plated fuse clips
y Mounts on DIN Rail, marker-ready and increased heat dissipation

UL 512, CSA C22.2 No. 39, CE, EN/IEC 60947-3

UR, CSA

600V AC/DC

30 A

32 A

y Lockable in the open position

y Compatible with Bulletin 140M
accessories
y Compact busbar and
connectors for Bulletin 100-C
and 100-K contactors
y 1 N.O./1 N.C auxiliary contact
late make N.O., early break N.C.

UL 512, CSA C22.2 No. 39, CE,

EN/IEC 60947-3
600V AC

690V AC

NA

NA

Tripping
Characteristic

C Curve: 510
D Curve: 1020

NA

NA

5 G peak or 0.030 in. peak-to-peak displacement for 2 hours in each

perpendicular direction. Vibration sweep
10 to 2000 to 10 Hz (15 minutes long)

-13...+140 F (-25...+55 C),

non-condensing

-4...+130 F (20+55 C)

-4...+130 F (20+55 C)

Nylon

Nylon

100...500 Hz for 1 hour

Operating
Temperature
Housing
Material

Leakage
Current with
Indicator LED
Wire Size

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30 A

For Midget
Fuse

25 G half sine wave for 11 ms (three axes)

Amplitude 10...57 Hz; 0.030

inches peak to peak; 57...500 Hz;
5 G peak

10

For Class J Fuse

40 C (UL/CSA)
30 C (IEC)

Vibration

140F
For Class CC
For IEC 10 x 38
Fuse or Midget
mm Fuse
Fuse

Tripping
Characteristic
Reference
Temperature

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1492-FB

Interrupt
Rating
Product
Selection

110600V
AC/DC or
1272V AC/DC

110600V AC/DC

2.0 mA

0.8...13 mm2/#18...6 AWG Cu

#164 AWG Cu #141 AWG Cu #101 AWG Cu #164 AWG Cu

#1610 AWG Cu (14 mm2)

10 kA @ 240V AC and
480Y/277V AC (UL/CSA)

200 kA

50 kA

200 kA - Class CC
100 kA - Midget

10 kA @ 240V AC and
480Y/277V AC (UL/CSA)

Fuse dependent

Fuse dependent

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AC/DC or
1272V AC/DC

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Bulletin 1492

Circuit and Load Protection

Product Overview, Continued

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Bulletin
Type

Features

1492-MC

1492-MCGA, -MCEA

1492-SP

Branch Circuit Breaker

Ground Fault Detection

Miniature Circuit Breaker

Supplementary Protector

y 120/240V, 240V & 480Y/277V rating

y 1/2 in. per pole wide 10...60 A @
y 10 000 A interrupt
120/240V AC & 15...30 A @ 240V AC
y UL 489 Circuit breaker with ground
y IP2X finger-safe, built-in with 1/2 in.
fault circuit interrupter and ground
wide, add protectors for 1 in. wide
fault equipment protector
y Ratings to 480Y/277V AC, 10 000 A
y Mounts on DIN Rail or panel mount
interrupt ratings
y Mounts on DIN Rail

y True IP2X finger-safe design (front)

y Field mountable options for selective
applications
y AC and DC voltage ratings in one
convenient device
y Superior shock and vibration
resistance capabilities
y Mounts on DIN Rail

Number of Poles

1-, 2-, 3-pole

1- and 2-pole with Neutral

1-, 2-, 3-pole

1-pole + neutral,
3-pole + neutral

Maximum Voltage

120/240V AC
240V AC

120/240V AC 60 Hz

480Y/277V AC
1-pole 48V DC
2-pole 125V DC

Tripping Characteristic
Reference Temperature

40 C

40 C

25 C

Tripping Characteristic

UL 489 Standard (CSA 22.2 No. 5.1)

UL/CSA Standard

B Curve 3...5 In
C Curve 5...10 In
D Cruve 10...20 In

UL 489 Listed Circuit Breaker

(CSA 22.2 No. 5.1)
UL File Number E197878

UL 489, 943 and 1053

CSA 22.2 No. 5.1

UL 1077
CSA 22.2 No. 235
VDE (IEC 60898)

1960V AC

1960V AC

Certifications
Dielectric Strength

1960V AC

Shock
100...500 Hz for 1 Hour

100...500 Hz for 1 Hour

100...500 Hz for 1 Hour

Wire Size

#14...1/0 AWG

#14...4 AWG 75C (Cu only)

#18...4 AWG (1.0...25 mm2)

UL 489 specifications

UL 489 specifications

6000 operations

10 kA @ 240V AC

10 kA @ 120/240V AC

IEC 60898
10 kA @ 415V AC
UL/CSA 10 kA U2

32...140 F (0+60 C)

32...140 F (0+60 C)

23...104 F (-5+40 C)

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Interrupt Rating
Operating Temperature (noncondensing)
Product Selection

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5
6

25 G half sine wave for 11 ms (3 axes)

Vibration
Electromechanical Life

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Bulletin 1492

Circuit and Load Protection

General Information
General Information
Allen-Bradley offers two lines of Miniature Circuit Breakers with UL 489 (CSA 22.2 No. 5.1) certification, four different lines of Supplementary
Protectors (Miniature Circuit Breakers), and a line of fuse holders for branch circuit fuses and supplementary fuses.

Product Selection
Bulletin 1492-FB Fuse Holders

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2

y EN/IEC 60529 finger protection dead front construction

y Compact size requiring less panel space than open-style fuse holders
y Optional blown fuse indicator
y Branch circuit protection with Class CC and J fuses
y UL Listed, CSA Certified
y DIN Rail (35 mm), mounted

Bulletin 1492 Circuit Breakers

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Potential applications include protection of:

y Solenoids
y Transformers
y Computers
y Power Supplies

UL1077, CSA C22.2 No. 235 In North America, miniature circuit breakers are recognized as supplementary protectors and are intended for
use as overcurrent protection within an appliance or other electrical equipment where branch circuit protection is already provided or not
required. Internationally, these products are rated to IEC standards as miniature circuit breakers or circuit breakers for equipment.
UL508, CSA 22.2 No.14 In North America, some miniature circuit breakers, meeting specific requirements, may be used as Manual Motor
Controllers for direct control of motors connected across-the-line equipment where branch circuit protection is already provided or not
required. Internationally, these products are rated to IEC standards as miniature circuit breakers and applied for motor controller applications
within those standards.
UL489, CSA 22.2 No. 5.1 In North America, some miniature circuit breakers, meeting specific requirements, may be used as Branch
Circuit Protection devices for the protection of electric wiring as well as load protection.

Type
UL
CSA
Certifications

EN/IEC
CE Marked

1492-SP

1492-MC

1077

1077

489

1489
489

22.2 No. 235

22.2 No. 235

22.2 No. 235

22.2 No. 5.1

22.2 No. 5.1

IEC 60934

IEC 60934

IEC 60898
IEC 60947-2

60947-2

Yes

Yes

Yes

1,2,3

1,2,3 1+N, 3+N

1, 2, 3

1, 2, 3

250 V

480Y/277 V

480Y/277 V

120/240V AC
240V AC

480Y/277 V

65 V

65 V

1p 48V
2p (series) 125V

1-pole: 48V DC
2-pole: 96V DC

0.215A

0.225A

0.563A

15100 A

0.540 A

G 612

G 610

B 35
C 510
D 1020

UL 489 Standard
(CSA 22.2 No. 5.1)

B 35
C 510
D 1020

Energy Limiting

No

No

Yes

No

Yes

No. of Pole/foot

24

24

17

Varies

17

DIN Rail & A-B Rail

DIN Rail & A-B Rail

DIN Rail

DIN Rail

DIN Rail

Volts DC
Current Range
Trip Characteristics
(In)

Mounting Method

10

1492-GS

1077

Volts AC

1492-GH

Yes

No. of Poles

y Relay/contactor coils
y PLCs
y Medical Equipment
y PLC I/O Points

IEC 529 and 60947 Finger Protection

Optional

Yes

Yes

Yes

Varies

Yes

Auxiliary Contacts

No

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Shunt Trip

No

No

Yes

No

Yes

Undervoltage Trip

No

No

Yes

No

Yes

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Bulletin 1492

Circuit and Load Protection

General Information, Continued
Technical Information: The Benefits of Limiting Let-Through Energy
Energy Limiting Circuit Breakers Versus Conventional Breakers
The Bulletin 1492-SP line features the unique ability to achieve short circuit interruptions far more effectively than conventional circuit
breakers. In conventional circuit breakers, the short circuit interruption time required is approximately one or two half cycles of an AC sine
wave. When the contacts are open, the resulting arc continues to burn until the current level passes through zero. The arc may re-ignite
because of the insufficient width of the contact gap. The current that flows until the arc is extinguished produces a heating effect proportional
to the I2t value (let-through-energy) of the fault current.
These devices are designed to substantially reduce the amount of let-through-current and the resulting let-through-energy that can damage
protected components. They have the ability to interrupt short circuit current within the first half cycle of the fault. Limiting let-through-energy
will protect against the harmful effects of over-current and is focused primarily on avoiding the following:
y Excessive Heat
y Mechanical Damage
Both of these factors are proportional to the square of the current. Thermal energy is proportional to the square of the RMS value and
magnetic forces are proportional to the square of the peak value. The most effective way to provide protection is to subtantially limit letthrough-energy.This provides the following advantages:
y Far less damage at the location of the short circuit.
y Fast electric separation of a faulty unit from the system, especially power supplies connected in parallel that are switched off when the
voltage of the power bus drops below a certain level.
y Far less wear on the miniature circuit breaker itself. This means more safe interruptions.
y Better protection of all components in the short circuit path.
y Far wider range of selective action when used with an upstream protective device. (No nuisance shut downs from feeder line interruptions
causing a blackout in all connected branches.)

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Bulletin 1492-MC

Circuit Breaker
Overview/Description
Bulletin 1492-MC Circuit Breakers
Industrial Circuit Breakers for North American Applications

The Bulletin 1492-MC line includes:

y 1/2 in. wide circuit breakers
y 1 in. wide circuit breakers
y Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)
y Ground Fault Equipment Protector (GFEPs)

Table of Contents
Specifications.............. 7-12
AC DIN Rail
Mounting ....................... 7-11
Product Selection ...... 7-12
Approximate
Dimensions................... 7-13

Features
y Designed, manufactured and listed to UL 489 (CSA C22.2, No. 5.1)
y Thermal-magnetic protection
y All Ratings (10100 A) are HACR rated
y 10 kAIC (10100 A)
y Finger-safe design (front) (1/2 in. wide)
y DIN Rail mounting (120/240 & 240V AC)
y Three-position handle (ON, Tripped (Middle), OFF)
y (Line and load) wire connections

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5
6
7

Standards Compliance
for Bul. 1492-MC

Standards Compliance for GFCI

(5 mA trip sensitivity)

Standards Compliance for GFEP

(30 mA trip sensitivity)

y UL 489
y CSA C22.2 No. 5.1
y HACR (10-100 A)
y SWD (15 and 20 A) for
Switching Duty for
flourescent lighting
applications

y UL 943
y CSA C22.2 No. 144

y UL 1053
y CSA C22.2 No. 144

1492-MC Thermal Mag. Description

Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breakers

Available Short Circuit Current

The 1492-MC Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breakers are generalpurpose devices suitable for the majority of industrial, inverse time
circuit breaker applications.

The 1492-MC circuit breakers should only be applied in those

applications in which the available short-circuit (or fault) current is
less than or equal to the interrupting rating shown in the Voltage and
Interrupting Ratings table.

They combine thermal and magnetic trip actions and provide

accurate overload and short-circuit protection for conductors and
connected equipment.

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Certifications
UL Listed
CSA Certified

Table 1. Voltage and Interrupting Ratings

Interrupting Ratings (rms
Symmetrical Amperes)

Circuit Breaker Application Information

Selection of a 1492-MC circuit breaker with appropriate circuit
protection includes consideration of:
y Circuit Voltage
y Circuit Frequency
y Available Short Circuit Current
y Continuous Current Rating
y Application Considerations
y Special Operating Conditions
The following discussion is based upon National Electric Code and
UL requirements. Similar considerations are appropriate for
Canadian applications.

AC Voltage
120/240
240

DC Voltage 9
24, 48, 62.5

The 1492-MC circuit breakers are rated by voltage class.

Applications should not exceed the listed voltage range (see
Table 1).

3,000
10,000

120/240
240

120
120/240

Cat. No.
1492-MCAA1xx
1492-MCAA2xx
1492-MCAA2Hxx
1492-MCAA3xx
1492-MCBA1xx
1492-MCBA2xx
1492-MCBA2Hxx
1492-MCBA3xx
1492-MCEA1xx

120/240

10,000

1492-MCEA2xx
1492-MCGA1xx
1492-MCGA2xx

9 Rating as supplementary protector.

7 Consult your local Rockwell Automation sales office or Allen-Bradley
distributor for specific rating.

Circuit Frequency
The 1492-MC circuit breakers may be applied to frequencies from
DC up to 60 Hz without derating. For applications above 60400
Hz, contact Rockwell Automation with specific application
information for the derating of the circuit breakers.

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DC Rating 9
3,000

24, 48, 62.5

120

Circuit Voltage

AC Rating

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Bulletin 1492-MC

Circuit Breaker
Description, Continued
Continuous Current Rating

Branch Circuits:

The 1492-MC circuit breakers are rated in RMS amperes at a 40 C

(104 F) ambient temperature per UL 489 (CSA 22.2 No. 5.1). This
temperature is generally used as the average temperature within an
industrial enclosure. If a circuit breaker is applied in a temperature
that exceeds the 40 C (104 F) ambient, then the circuit breaker
should be derated. Contact your local Rockwell Automation sales
office or Allen-Bradley distributor for derating information.

Bulletin 1492-MC circuit breakers may be used to protect branch

circuits. A branch circuit is the wiring portion of a system extending
beyond the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit.

The characteristic trip curves are shown on pages 7-87-10. The

trip bands shown for each breaker represent current tripping limits
for a circuit breaker and are within the limits established by UL. For
a specific current at 40 C (104 F), a circuit breaker will open ("clear
the circuit") automatically at some total time that will be within the
"Minimum" and "Maximum" time shown as the "Minimum" and
"Maximum" curves. For example, page 7-8 shows that a one pole,
15 A, 1492-MC trips in not less than 10 s and not more than 150 s
on a 30 A current. Because the UL standard defines this time
spread, users should not specify exact tripping time. The lower
current portion of the curves (upper left) depict the time to trip due
to thermal action and reflect overload protection of the wire and
connect load. The higher current portion of the curves (lower right)
depicts the trip due to magnetic action of the circuit breaker and
reflects protection due to short circuit level currents.

1) Motor Branch Circuit

Standard current ratings are, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55,
60, 70, 80, 90, and 100 A.

Bulletin 1492-MC circuit breakers may be used for transformer

protection following the guidelines established.

Application Considerations

References: NEC 450 and UL 508A. Also see CEC and appropriate
Canadian Standards.

The selection of a specific ampere rating for a specific application is

dependent on the type of load and duty cycle and is governed by
the National Electric Code (Canadian Electric Code) and UL/CSA. In
general the codes require that overcurrent protection is at the
current supply and at points where wire sizes are reduced. In
addition the codes state that conductors be protected according to
their current carrying capacity. There are specific situations that
require application consideration, such as motor circuit, and
guidelines for the selection for transformer protection.
Bulletin 1492-MC circuit breakders are "non-100% rated" as defined
by UL 489 Part 7.1.4.2. As such the circuit breaker's rating should
be loaded to no more than 80%, if used with continuous loads.

Guidelines established in NEC, CEC, UL, and CSA should be used

to determine the specific device. For example:

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Bulletin 1492-MC circuit breakers are not horsepower rated because
they are able to safely interrupt currents far in excess of the locked
rotor value for a selected motor. This ability is recognized in the
codes and standards and is also established by the UL and CSA
tests described in UL 489 and CSA C22.2 No. 5.1 standards.

The size of a Bulletin 1492-MC circuit breaker should be determined

following the guidelines for an Inverse Time Circuit Breaker.

References: NEC 430.51 and UL 508A. Also see CEC and

appropriate Canadian Standards.
2) Transformer Protection

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5

3) Heater Load, Lighting, and Other Load Protection

Bulletin 1492-MC circuit breakers may be used for protection of
heater loads, lighting loads, and other loads following the guidelines
established.
References: NEC Article 31 and UL 508A. Also see CEC and
appropriate Canadian Standards.
Coordinated Overcurrent Protection
Where an orderly shutdown is required to minimize the hazards to
personnel and equipment, a system of coordination based upon the
faulted or overloaded circuit is isolated by selective operation of
only the overcurrent protective device closest to the overcurrent
condition.
The user should select devices that meet this requirement.

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8

References: NEC 240.12. Also see CEC.

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Bulletin 1492-MC

Circuit Breaker
Description, Continued
Time Current Curve 1-Pole Circuit Breaker

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Time Current Curve
1492-MCEA1NN
1492-MCGA1NN
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000

50,000

40,000

30,000

20,000

6000
7000
8000
9000
10,000

5000

2000

600
700
800
900
1000

500

CURRENT IN PERCENT OF BREAKER TRIP UNIT RATING

400

300

200

60
70
80
90
100

50

1-pole Circuit Breaker

4000

1492-MCAA1NN
1492-MCBA1NN

3000

10,000

40 C Ambient

1 HOUR

5,000

Open Air
3,000

3,000

2,000

2,000

1,000

1,000

500

500

300

300

200

200

100

100

(50-70 Amp)
50

(10-40 Amp)

Maximum Single-Pole
Trip Times at 25 C

50

30

30

20

20

Minimum

Maximum

10

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TIME IN SECONDS

10

.5

.5

.3

.3

.2

.2

.1

.1

10
.05

.05

.03

.03

Maximum Interrupting

.01

CURRENT IN PERCENT OF BREAKER TRIP UNIT RATING

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60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000

50,000

40,000

30,000

20,000

6000
7000
8000
9000
10,000

5000

4000

.001
3000

.001
2000

.002

600
700
800
900
1000

.003

.002

500

.003

400

.005

300

.005

50

13

.01

200

12

.02

60
70
80
90
100

11

Time

.02

TIME IN SECONDS

1 MINUTE

1 MINUTE

1 HOUR

4 ft 60 /75 C Wire per Terminal

5,000

2 HOURS

2 HOURS

10,000

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Bulletin 1492-MC

Circuit Breaker
Description, Continued
Time Current Curve 2-Pole Circuit Breakers

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Time Current Curve
1492-MCAA2HNN 1492-MCEA2NN
1492-MCBA2HNN 1492-MCGA2NN

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60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000

50,000

40,000

30,000

20,000

6000
7000
8000
9000
10,000

5000

4000

2000

CURRENT IN PERCENT OF BREAKER TRIP UNIT RATING

600
700
800
900
1000

500

400

300

200

60
70
80
90
100

50

2-pole Circuit Breakers

3000

1492-MCAA2NN
1492-MCBA2NN

2 HOURS

2 HOURS

40C Ambient
4 ft 60/75C Wire per Terminal

5,000

Open Air

1 HOUR

5,000

1 HOUR

10,000

10,000

3,000

3,000

2,000

2,000

1,000

1,000

500

500

300

300

200

200

100

100

50

50

30

30

20

20

Minimum

4
5
6

Maximum

10

10

.5

.5

.3

.3

.2

.2

.1

.1

7
8

TIME IN SECONDS

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10

.05

.05

.03

.03

Maximum Interrupting

Time

.02

.02

.01

.01

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13

60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000

50,000

40,000

30,000

20,000

6000
7000
8000
9000
10,000

5000

4000

3000

.001

2000

.001

600
700
800
900
1000

.002

500

.002

400

.003

300

.003

200

.005

60
70
80
90
100

.005

50

TIME IN SECONDS

1 MINUTE

1 MINUTE

Current in All Poles

CURRENT IN PERCENT OF BREAKER TRIP UNIT RATING

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Bulletin 1492-MC

Circuit Breaker
Description, Continued
Time Current Curve 3-Pole Circuit Breakers

Time Current Curve

1492-MCAA3NN
1492-MCBA3NN
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000

50,000

40,000

30,000

20,000

6000
7000
8000
9000
10,000

5000

4000

3000

2000

CURRENT IN PERCENT OF BREAKER TRIP UNIT RATING

600
700
800
900
1000

500

400

300

200

70
80
90
100

50

60

3-pole Circuit Breakers

10,000

40C Ambient
4 ft 60/75C Wire per Terminal

1 HOUR

3,000

Current in All Phases

2,000

1,000

1,000

500

1 MINUTE

300

300

200

200

100

100

50

50

30

30

20

20

Minimum

Maximum

10

8
9

10

.5

.5

.3

.3

.2

.2

.1

.1

.05

10

.05

.03

.03

Maximum Interuppting Time

11

.02

.02

.01

.01

.005

.005

.003

.003

.002

.002

.001

.001
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000

50,000

40,000

30,000

20,000

6000
7000
8000
9000
10,000

5000

4000

3000

2000

600
700
800
900
1000

500

400

300

200

60
70
80
90
100

50

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CURRENT IN PERCENT OF BREAKER TRIP UNIT RATING

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TIME IN SECONDS

TIME IN SECONDS

1 MINUTE

3,000

2,000

500

5,000

Open Air

1 HOUR

5,000

2 HOURS

2 HOURS

10,000

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Bulletin 1492-MC

Circuit Breaker
Catalog Number Explanation/Product Selection
1492-MC Cat. No. Explanation
Examples given in this section are for reference purposes. This basic explanation should not be used for product selection; not all
combinations will produce a valid catalog number.

1492-MC

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Body Style

Poles

Code

Description

Code

!
1

d
Current Rating

Size

Description

Code

Description

Code

Description

1/2 in. wide/pole (DIN Rail mounting)

1 Pole

10

10 A

50

50 A

1 in. wide/pole (DIN Rail mounting)

2 Poles

15

15 A

55

55 A

GFEP (30 mA)

2H

2 Poles (240V AC)

20

20 A

60

60 A

GFCI (5 mA)

3 Poles

25

25 A

70

70 A

30

30 A

80

80 A

35

35 A

90

90 A

Interrupt Rating

40

40 A

A0

100 A

45

45 A

Code

Description

10 kA AIC

1492-MC Product Selection

120/240 and 240V AC DIN Rail Mounting

2
3
4

120/240 and 240V AC DIN Rail Mounting

Cat. No.

Cat. No.

120/240V AC

240V AC

Continuous Ampere
Rating @ 40C (104F)

Width [in.]

Width [in.]

2 poles

3 poles

10

1/2

1492-MCAA110 1492-MCAA210

1 pole

2 poles

15

1/2

1492-MCAA115 1492-MCAA215

1/2

20

1/2

1492-MCAA120 1492-MCAA220

1/2

1492-MCAA2H20 1492-MCAA320

25

1/2

1492-MCAA125 1492-MCAA225

1/2

1492-MCAA2H25 1492-MCAA325

30

1/2

1492-MCAA130 1492-MCAA230

1/2

1492-MCAA2H30 1492-MCAA330

35

1/2

1492-MCAA135 1492-MCAA235

1492-MCBA2H35 1492-MCBA335

40

1/2

1492-MCAA140 1492-MCAA240

1492-MCBA2H40 1492-MCBA340

45

1/2

1492-MCAA145 1492-MCAA245

1492-MCBA2H45 1492-MCBA345

50

1/2

1492-MCAA150 1492-MCAA250

1492-MCBA2H50 1492-MCBA350

55

1/2

1492-MCAA155 1492-MCAA255

1492-MCBA2H55 1492-MCBA355

60

1/2

1492-MCAA160 1492-MCAA260

1492-MCBA2H60 1492-MCBA360

70

1492-MCBA170 1492-MCBA270

1492-MCBA2H70 1492-MCBA370

80

1492-MCBA180 1492-MCBA280

1492-MCBA2H80 1492-MCBA380

90

1492-MCBA190 1492-MCBA290

1492-MCBA2H90 1492-MCBA390

100

1492-MCBA1A0 1492-MCBA2A0

1492-MCBA2HA0 1492-MCBA3A0

1492-MCAA2H15 1492-MCAA315

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7
8
9

1492-MC Ground Fault Sensing

The Bulletin 1492-MC Circuit Breakers with Ground Fault protection for Branch Circuits are available in 1- and 2-pole construction in
120/240V rating. Versions are available as Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters and as Ground Fault Equipment Protectors.
When protection from low-level fault currents for North American standards is required, two versions of protection are available.
y Circuit Breakers with protection for personnel use a threshold of 5 mA sensing to provide protection for people. These are typically know as
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters or GFCIs.
y Circuit Breakers that provide protection for equipment at a sensing threshold of 30 mA are also available. These are typically known as
Ground Fault Equipment Protectors or GFEPs.
The following devices are tested and listed to meet the North American standards of UL 489, UL 943 (for GFCI), UL1053 (for GFEP), and CSA
22.2 No.5.1.
It is recommended that the devices be tested monthly by using the TEST button to check for proper operation of the device.

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Auxiliary Devices
Device description
Locking Attachment for Circuit Breaker

1 pole
1492-MCAAxxx

1492-AMCAL1

1492-MCBAxxx

1492-AMCBL1

2 and 3 poles
1492-AMCALM

Finger protection cover for 1 in. wide 1492-MCBxxx, package of 10 (one required
for line and one required for load for each pole) (not for GFCI / GFEP)

1492-AMCBFP

DIN Rail adapter, per pole, DIN Rail mounting for GFCI, GFEP

1492-AMCDIN1

Panel Mounting Clips for GFCI and GFEP, two required per device

1492-AMCP1

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Bulletin 1492-MC

Circuit Breaker
Product Selection, Continued/Specifications
1492-MC Product Selection

Cat. No.

Cat. No.

120V AC

120/240V AC

One (1) Pole

Two (2) Pole

Continuous Ampere Rating @ 40 C (104 F) [A]

GFCI (5 mA Sensitivity)
15

1
2

1492-MCGA115 1492-MCGA215

20

1492-MCGA120 1492-MCGA220

25

1492-MCGA125 1492-MCGA225

30

1492-MCGA130 1492-MCGA230

40

1492-MCGA140 1492-MCGA240

50

1492-MCGA250

GFEP (30 mA Sensitivity)

15

1492-MCEA115 1492-MCEA215

20

1492-MCEA120 1492-MCEA220

25

1492-MCEA125 1492-MCEA225

30

1492-MCEA130 1492-MCEA230

40

1492-MCEA140 1492-MCEA240

50

1492-MCEA250

For panel mounting use two 1492-AMCP1 per device

For DIN Rail mounting use one 1492-AMCDIN1 per pole

4
5

Standards Compliance

UL 489, CSA C22.2 No. 5.1

Certifications

UL Listed, CSA Certified

Rated Voltage

120/240V AC, 240V AC

Continuous Current rating @ 40C (104F)

10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 80 90, 100 Amp

Rated short circuit capability

10 kA 120/240V AC and 240V AC 14 kA 480Y/277V AC

Degree of protection

Open Device 1/2 in. wide circuit breakers are finger safe from front per IEC. Terminal
Covers available for 1 in. wide circuit breaker at 120/240 and 240V AC.

Mounting

DIN Rail (check product for specific)

Operating Temperature

060C (32...140F) (non-condensing)

Shipment and short term storage limits

-40C+80C (-40...176F)

Wire Size

See Terminal Table

Terminal Torque

See Terminal Table

Recommended Wire Strip Length

See Terminal Table

6
7
Terminals
Cat. No.

Continuous Current
Rating

Wire Type

8
1492-MCAAxxx

1060 A

Wire Range [AWG]

Terminal Torque

1410

20 lbin.
(2.3 Nm)

25 lbin.
(2.8 Nm)

64

27 lbin.
(3.0 Nm)

1410

20 lbin.
(2.3 Nm)

84

32 lbin.
(3.6 Nm)

41/0

50 lbin.
(5.6 Nm)

1410

3560 A

10

Line and Load Terminals

7/16 in.

1/8 in. Allen Head

20 lbin
(2.3 Nm)

9/16 in.

Line

25 lbin
(2.8 Nm)

1492-MCBAxxx
70100 A
Copper (Cu)

11
1492-MCEAxxx

12
13

Line Strip Length

1550 A
Load

1492-MCGAxxx

64

27 lbin
(3.0 Nm)

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Bulletin 1492-MC

Circuit Breaker
Approximate Dimensions
1492-MC Approximate Dimensions
Note: Dimensions are shown in inches (millimeters). Dimensions are not intended for manufacturing purposes.
Catalog Type

No. of Poles

Continuous Current Rating [A]

Width [in.]

1492-MCAA1xx

1060

0.490

1492-MCAA2xx

1060

0.980

1492-MCAA2Hxx

1530

0.980

1492-MCAA3xx

1530

1.470

1492-MCBA1xx

70...100

1.000

1492-MCBA2xx

70...100

2.000

1492-MCBA2Hxx

35...100

2.000

1492-MCBA3xx

35...100

3.000

1492-MCEA1xx

15...50

0.990

1492-MCEA2xx

15...50

1.980

1492-MCGA1xx

15...50

0.990

1492-MCGA2xx

15...50

1.980

1492-MCAAnxx

Line End View

0.865
(21.97)

2.513
(63.83)
1.780
(45.21)

On
0.360
(9.14)

2.250
(57.15)

1.272
(32.31)

1.378
(35.00)
DIN Rail
Mounting
Location

18?
24?

3.938
(100.03)

0.640
(16.26)
Radius
Off
Reset 0.844
(21.44)
0? Trip

0.495
(12.45)
0.813
(20.65)

0.990
(25.15)
1.250
(31.75)

2.250
(57.15)
2.500
(63.50)2.750
(69.85)

Width

0.750
(19.05)

Front View

18?

1
2
3

1492-MCEA1xx
1492-MCGA1xx

1.480
(37.60)

0.844
(21.44)

0.938
(23.83)

18 ?
18 ?
24 ?
On
Off
Reset

2.850
(72.39)
2.249
(57.12)

0?
Trip

4
0.219
(5.56)

5
0.454 0.562
(11.53) (14.27)

Side View
1.240
(31.50)
1.500
0.156 (38.10)
(3.96)
3.375
(85.73)
0.156
(3.96)
3.812
(96.82)
0.188
(4.78)

7
8

2.250
(57.15)
0.096
(2.44)

1.470
(37.34)

0.094
(2.39)

Radius
0.578
(14.68)

3.125
Terminal (79.38) 1.480
#14-4
(37.60)
1.404
(35.66)

2.500
(63.50)
2.438
(61.93)
2.344
(59.54)

2.713
(68.91)

Ground Neutral
Wire Length
24.000 inches
(609.60)

9
10
11
12
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Bulletin 1492-MC

Circuit Breaker
Approximate Dimensions, Continued
Note: Dimensions are shown in inches (millimeters). Dimensions are not intended for manufacturing purposes.

1492-MCEA2xx
1492-MCGA2xx

0.219
(5.56)

Line End View

0.562
(14.27)

2.890
(73.41)
Front View
1.980
(50.29)

0.495
(12.57)
0.813
(20.65)

2.250
(57.15)

0.990
(25.15)
1.250
(31.75)

0.938
(23.83)

2.249
(57.12)
2.249
(57.12)

25A thru
50A style
Radius
0.578
(14.68)

24 ?

0.454
(11.53)

Side View
1.240
(31.50)
1.500
(38.10)
3.375
(85.73)
3.812
(96.82)

0?
Trip

18
18 ?
On

Reset

Off

0.188
(4.78)

0.096
(2.44)

2.713
(68.91)

Bottom View

2.500
(63.50)

1.855 1.739
(47.12) (44.17)

Ground Neutral
Wire Length
24.000 inches
(609.60)

1.960
(49.53)

2.344
(59.54)

0.993
(25.22)

2.438
(61.93)

1492-MCBAxxx

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8
9
10
11
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Bulletin 1489

Circuit Breaker
Overview/Description
Bulletin 1489 Circuit Breakers

Table of Contents

y Energy-limiting design protects downstream components better than

conventional breakers during short circuits
y Field-mountable options for selective applications
y IP2x Finger-Protection (Front)
y North America certifications: UL 489, CSA C22.2 No. 5.1
y International standards: CE Marked, and IEC (VDE) standards for
worldwide acceptance
y Ratings: UL/CSA max. 480Y/277V AC 10 000 A interrupt rating;
IEC max. 240/415V AC 15 000 A interrupt rating
y 48V DC rating, 96V DC 2-pole series
y A positively trip-free mechanism (breaker operation cannot be defeated
by holding the handle in the ON position)
y Trip curves: C and D
y Time delay (D Characteristic) for high inrush currents during inductive
start-ups such as motors, transformers and power supplies
y Superior shock and vibration resistance capabilities helps to prevent
nuisance tripping
y Wire connect, line and load (reversible)
y Optional terminals for ring lug terminals

Specifications.............. 7-24
Description ................... this page
Product Selection ...... 7-21
Approximate
Dimensions................... 7-25

UL 489
CSA C22.2 No. 5.1
EN/IEC 60947-2

Certifications
UL Listed
CSA Certified
CE Marked
VDE Certified

3
4

Features
y Designed manufactured and listed to UL 489 (CSA 22.2 No. 5.1)
y Thermal-magnetic protection
y All ratings are HACR rated
y 10 kA Interrupting rating
y Fingersafe design (front)
y DIN Rail mounting
y Line and load wire connections
y Optional ring terminal connections (convertible)

Bulletin 1489 Circuit Breakers for Branch Circuit protection are

available in 1-, 2-, and 3-pole construction and are rated 0.5...40 A
at 240V AC and 0.5...25 A at 480Y/277V AC for North American
applications (UL 489 and CSA C22.2 No. 5.1). The circuit breakers
also have a 1-pole 48V DC, 2-pole (series) 96V DC rating. For
EN\IEC applications the products are rated 415V AC, 48V AC
0.5...40 A.

Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breakers

The Bulletin 1489 Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breakers are generalpurpose devices suitable for the majority of industrial, inverse time
circuit breaker applications.
They combine thermal and magnetic trip actions and provide
accurate overload and short-circuit protection for conductors and
connected equipment.

Circuit Breaker Application Information

The Bulletin 1489 circuit breakers may be applied to frequencies of

50 Hz and 60 Hz without derating. For applications above 60 Hz,
contact Rockwell Automation with specific application information
for the derating of the circuit breakers.

Available Short Circuit Current

The Bulletin 1489 circuit breakers should only be applied in those
applications in which the available short-circuit (or fault) current is
less than or equal to 10 000 A.

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Table 1. Voltage and Current Ranges

EN/IEC Regions

North America (UL 489

& CSA C22.2 No. 5.1)

y Available Short Circuit Current

Circuit Frequency

y Circuit Voltage
y Circuit Frequency

The Bulletin 1489 circuit breakers are rated by voltage class.

Applications should not exceed the listed voltage and current range
(see Table 1).

Region

Selection of a Bulletin 1489 circuit breaker with appropriate circuit

protection includes consideration of:

Circuit Voltage
Description

Standards Compliance

Industrial Circuit Breakers for North American Applications

The Bulletin 1489 line includes:
y UL 489, CSA C22.2 No. 5.1
y 240V AC 0.5...40 A
y 480V/277V AC 0.5...25 A
y Miniature Circuit Breaker for EN/IEC Applications
EN/IEC 60947-2
415V AC 0.5...40 A
y SWD (0.5...20 A) Switching Duty for flourescent lighting
applications
y HACR
y 1-pole 48V DC 0.540 A
y 2-pole (series) 96V DC 0.540 A
y 48V DC 0.540 A

Max. Voltage

Current Range [A]

415V AC

0.5...40

48V DC

0.5...40

240V AC

0.5...40

480Y/277V AC

0.5...25

1-pole 48V DC

0.5...40

2-pole 96V DC

0.5...40

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y Continuous Current Rating

y Application Considerations
y Special Operating Conditions
The following discussion is based upon National Electric Code and
UL requirements. Similar considerations are appropriate for
Canadian applications.

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Bulletin 1489

Circuit Breaker
Description, Continued
Continuous Current Rating
Standard current ratings are: 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 15,
16, 20, 25, 30, 32, 35, and 40 A.

!
1
2

The Bulletin 1489 circuit breakers are rated in RMS amperes at a 40

C (104 F) ambient temperature per the UL 489 (CSA 22.2 No. 5.1)
standard. This temperature is generally used as the average
temperature within an industrial enclosure. If a circuit breaker is
applied in a temperature that exceeds the 40 C (104 F) ambient,
then the circuit breaker should be derated. For IEC 60 947-2
standard, the products carry an ambient rating of 30 C. Follow
standard IEC application considerations for temperature rating in
different ambient temperatures.

The size of a Bulletin 1489 circuit breaker should be determined

following the guidelines for an Inverse Time Circuit Breaker.
References: NEC 430.51 and UL 489. Also see CEC and appropriate
Canadian Standards.
2) Transformer Protection
Bulletin 1489 circuit breakers may be used for transformer
protection following the guidelines established.
References: NEC 450 and UL 489. Also see CEC and appropriate
Canadian Standards.
3) Heater Load, Lighting, and Other Load Protection

3
4
5

The characteristic trip curves are shown on page 7-19. The trip
bands shown for each breaker represent current tripping limits for a
circuit breaker and are within the limits established by UL. For a
specific current at 40 C (104 F), a circuit breaker will open ("clear
the circuit") automatically at some total time that will be within the
"Minimum" and "Maximum" time shown on the curves. For
example, page 7-18 shows that a one-pole, 15 A, Bulletin 1489
circuit breaker trips in not less than 10 s and not more than 120 s
on a 30 A current. Because the UL standard defines this time
spread, users should not specify exact tripping time. The lower
current portion of the curves (upper left) depict the time to trip due
to thermal action and reflect overload protection of the wire and
connect load. The higher current portion of the curves (lower right)
depicts the trip due to magnetic action of the circuit breaker and
reflects protection due to short circuit level currents.

Bulletin 1489 circuit breakers may be used for protection of heater

loads, lighting loads, and other loads following the guidelines
established.
References: NEC Article 31 and UL 508A. Also see CEC and
appropriate Canadian Standards.
Coordinated Overcurrent Protection
Where an orderly shutdown is required to minimize the hazards to
personnel and equipment, a system of coordination based upon the
faulted or overloaded circuit is isolated by selective operation of
only the overcurrent protective device closest to the overcurrent
condition. The user should select devices that meet this
requirement.

Application Considerations

6
7
8

The following is a discussion of application considerations related to

North American applications. When applying product to IEC
regional requirements, follow IEC practices and guidelines.
The selection of a specific ampere rating for a specific application is
dependent on the type of load and duty cycle and is governed by
the National Electric Code (Canadian Electric Code) and UL/CSA. In
general, the codes require that overcurrent protection is at the
current supply and at points where wire sizes are reduced. In
addition, the codes state that conductors be protected according to
their current carrying capacity. There are specific situations that
require application consideration, such as motor circuit, and
guidelines for the selection for transformer protection.

References: NEC 240.12. Also see CEC.

HACR Rating
Bulletin 1489 Circuit Breakers are rated as Heating, Air Conditioning
and Refrigeration circuit breakers as defined by UL 489, paragraph
6.7 and may used in this type of application.
SWD Rating
The Bulletin 1489 breakers (0.5 20 A) are rated as SWD and as
such may be applied to switch fluorescent lighting loads up to their
current and voltage maximum.
Current Limiting

9
10

The Bulletin 1489 circuit breakers are non 100 percent rated as
defined by UL 489, para 7.1.4.2. As such, the circuit breaker's
rating should be loaded to no more than 80% if used with
continuous loads.
Line and load may be reversed. The Bulletin 1489 circuit breaker
may be bottom fed.
Branch Circuits:

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Bulletin 1489 circuit breakers may be used to protect branch

circuits. A branch circuit is the wiring portion of a system extending
beyond the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit.
Guidelines established in NEC, CEC, UL, and CSA should be used
to determine the specific device. For example:

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1) Motor Branch Circuit

13

Bulletin 1489 circuit breakers are not horsepower rated because

they are able to safely interrupt currents far in excess of the locked
rotor value for a selected motor. This ability is recognized in the
codes and standards and is also established by the UL and CSA
tests described in UL 489 and CSA C22.2 No. 5.1 standards.

Bulletin 1489 Circuit Breakers are rated as current limiting circuit

breakers as defined by UL 489, paragraph 8.6.
The Bulletin 1489 line features the ability to achieve short circuit
interruptions far more effectively than conventional breakers. In
conventional circuit breakers, the short circuit interruption time
required is approximately one or two half cycles of an AC sine wave.
When the contacts open, the resulting arc continues to burn until
the current level passes through zero. The arc may re-ignite
because of the insufficient width of the contact gap. The current
that flows until the arc is extinguished produces a heating effect
proportional to the I2t value (let-through-energy) of the fault current.
The Bulletin 1489 device is designed to substantially reduce the
amount of let-through-current and the resulting let-through-energy
that can damage protected components. The Bulletin 1489 has the
ability to interrupt short circuit current within the first half cycle of
the fault. Limiting let-through current and energy will protect against
the harmful effects of overcurrent and is focused primarily on
avoiding the following:
y Excessive Heat
y Mechanical Damage

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Bulletin 1489

Circuit Breaker
Description, Continued
Both of these factors are proportional to the square of the current.
Thermal energy is proportional to the square of the RMS value and
magnetic forces are proportional to the square of the peak value.
The most effective way to provide protection is to substantially limit
let-through-energy. This provides the following advantages

Determining Ratings

y Far less damage at the location of the short circuit.

The standard tripping characteristic for Bulletin 1489 is Type C. Type

C has a magnetic trip activated at 510 times the rated current of
the circuit breaker. The reference temperature for the thermal
tripping characteristics is 40 C. The Type C characteristic will suit
most applications.

y Fast electric separation of a faulty unit from the system, especially

power supplies connected in parallel that are switched off when
the voltage of the power bus drops below a certain level.

In rare occurrences when the Type C characteristic does not fully

meet the application, the following additional magnetic trip
characteristic is available:

y Far less wear on the miniature circuit breaker itself. This means
more safe interruptions.

Type D allows for transients approximately twice as high as the

standard Type C.

y Better protection of all components in the short circuit path.

Use the following table and graph to determine the current rating for
the breaker if the ambient is significantly different than 40 C.

y Far wider range of selective action when used with an upstream

protective device. (No nuisance shut downs from feeder line
interruptions, causing a blackout in all connected branches.)

15 C

20 C

25 C

30 C

50 C

55 C

0.5

0.6

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

The following values are applicable to the whole product range.

1.0

1.1

1.1

1.1

1.0

1.0

0.9

Frequency: 50/60 Hz

1.5

1.7

1.6

1.6

1.6

1.4

1.4

The values are derived from worst case testing of D trip 40 A @

240V AC and D tip 25 A @ 480Y/277V AC.

2.0

2.2

2.2

2.1

2.1

1.9

1.9

3.0

3.3

3.2

3.2

3.1

2.9

2.8

4.0

4.4

4.3

4.2

4.2

3.8

3.8

Vrms

240 V
(D40)

480Y/277V(D25)

5.0

5.5

5.4

5.3

5.2

4.8

4.7

Symmetrical (kA)

2.6

1.625

6.0

6.6

6.5

6.4

6.2

5.8

5.6

I peak (kA)

2.9

2.0

7.0

7.7

7.6

7.4

7.3

6.7

6.6

8.0

8.8

8.6

8.5

8.3

7.7

7.5

10.0

11.0

10.8

10.6

10.4

9.6

9.4

13.0

14.3

14.0

13.8

13.5

12.5

12.2

15.0

16.5

16.2

15.9

15.6

14.4

14.1

16.0

17.6

17.3

17.0

16.6

15.4

15.0

20.0

22.0

21.6

21.2

20.8

19.2

18.8

25.0

27.5

27.0

26.5

26.0

24.0

23.5

30.0

33.0

32.4

31.8

31.2

28.8

28.2

32.0

35.2

34.6

33.9

33.3

30.7

30.1

40.0

44.0

43.2

42.4

41.6

38.4

37.6

I2t (kA2s)
Intermediate
Current

High Interrupt
Current

18.0

12.0

Symmetrical (kA)

5.0

5.0

I peak (kA)

4.2

4.6

I2t (kA2s)

24.0

38.0

Symmetrical (kA)

10.0

10.0

I peak (kA)

6.2

6.2

I2t (kA2s)

43.0

60.0

1
2

In [A] at Ambient Temperature

Device Marked
Current Rating [A] @
40 C

Threshold Current

3
4
5
6
7

Note: The table shows the corrected values of the rated current dependent
on the ambient temperature.

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Bulletin 1489

Circuit Breaker
Description, Continued
Bus Bars

Ambient Temperature Graph

Influence of Ambient Temperature (T)
on Load-Carrying Capacity

UL Recognized bus bars and UL Listed feeder terminals are

available for group connection of circuit breakers. They are
available in 1-, 2-, and 3- pole configurations for connection of
multiple circuit breakers.

1.40

1
Load Factor K T [I/In ]

Lock-out Attachment
1.30

1.20

A sturdy lock-out attachment may be added to a circuit breaker.

This lock-out may be padlocked so that the circuit breaker is locked
in the off position.

1.10

Shunt Trip

1.00

A shunt trip may be added to a circuit breaker to allow the device to

be tripped from a remote source. One version is for tripping
voltages of 12110V AC (1260V DC) and another for tripping
voltages of 110415V AC (110230V DC).

3
0.90

Auxiliary Contacts
-20

-10

10

20

30

40

50

Ambient Temperature T [C]

Maximum load ILat Ambient Temperature T:
I L(T) = I nK T (T)

Terminals

Standard wire (cable) connection

The standard configuration of the Bulletin 1489 is with terminals

suitable for connection of stranded copper wire of the wire size #18
8 AWG (1.0 10 mm2). Strip length for the termination is
0.5 in. (12 mm). Terminals are shipped in the open position for ease
of installation.
Optional Ring Termination

7
8

An auxiliary contact module may be added to a circuit breaker to

provide pilot duty contacts to indicate the position of circuit breaker,
off or on. This contact changes state when the circuit breaker is
operated either manually or electrically. The module contains two
contact sets each are a form C contact (N.O. and N.C contact with
common).
Signal Contacts
A signal/auxiliary contact module may be added to a circuit breaker
to provide auxiliary contact information off and on and signal
contact pilot duty contacts. With signal contacts, the contacts
change state only when the circuit breaker changes state from On
to Off because of an electrical operation. The module contains one
signal contact, form C contact (N.O. and N.C contact with common)
and one auxiliary contact (N.O. and N.C contact with common).

An optional terminal configuration (suffix R) is available for use with

a ring terminal. This configuration is shipped so that the terminal
screw may be unscrewed and withdrawn for the insertion of the ring
terminal at proper connection point. The screw is then retightened
to provide proper wire termination.
This unique terminal may be field converted to open the wire
termination to allow standard wire termination of the converted
terminal.

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Bulletin 1489

Circuit Breaker
Description, Continued

Time-Current Characteristic Bulletin 1489

Type C and D
Ambient Temperature 40 C

Time Current Curve 1-, 2-, and 3-Pole Circuit Breaker

7200

3600

tripping characteristic
acc. to UL 489

1
1200

conventional non-tripping current

I nt = 1.0 I (T=40
C)
N

conventional tripping current

I t = 1.35 I : t <N 1 h (T=25 C)

2.0 I :Nt = 12- 120 s (T=25 C)

600
300

120

3
4

60
instantaneous tripping
acc. to IEC 60898-1

30

10
t [sec]

type C: 5 I : t >N 0.1 s

10 I : t < 0.1
s
N

type D: 10 I : t >N 0.1 s

20 I : t < 0.1N s

5
6

2
1
0.5

0.2

0.1

0.05

0.02

0.01
0.005

10

0.002
0.001
0.0005
1

7 8 9 10

15

20

30

40

11

50

I / IN

12
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Bulletin 1489

Circuit Breaker
Catalog Number Explanation
Bulletin 1489 Cat. No. Explanation
Examples given in this section are for reference purposes. This basic explanation should not be used for product selection; not all
combinations will produce a valid catalog number.

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2
3

005

Body Style

Rated Current (In)

Factory Modifications

Code

Description

Code

Current [A]

Code

Description

Standard configuration, 10 000 A

interrupting

005

0.5

blank

Standard Terminal

Ring Terminal

010

015

1.5

Poles

020

Code

Description

030

1-Pole

040

2-Pole

050

3-Pole

060

070

4
5

1489 - A

Trip Curve

080

100

10

Code

Trip Curve

130

13

Trip Curve C

150

15

Trip Curve D

160

16

200

20

250

25

300

30

320

32

350

35

400

40

6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

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Bulletin 1489

Circuit Breaker
Product Selection
Bulletin 1489 1-Pole Miniature Circuit Breakers
No. of Poles

EN/IEC Maximum Voltage

Trip Curve

UL/CSA Max. Volt.

277V AC, 48V DC

C

240V AC, 48V DC

1

415V AC
48V DC

277V AC, 48V DC

D

240V AC, 48V DC

Rated Current [A]

Standard Wire
Configuration Cat. No.

Ring Terminal
Configuration Cat. No.

0.5

1489-A1C005

1489-A1C005R

1489-A1C010

1489-A1C010R

1.5

1489-A1C015

1489-A1C015R

1489-A1C020

1489-A1C020R

1489-A1C030

1489-A1C030R

1489-A1C040

1489-A1C040R

1489-A1C050

1489-A1C050R

1489-A1C060

1489-A1C060R

1489-A1C070

1489-A1C070R

1489-A1C080

1489-A1C080R

10

1489-A1C100

1489-A1C100R

13

1489-A1C130

1489-A1C130R

15

1489-A1C150

1489-A1C150R

16

1489-A1C160

1489-A1C160R

20

1489-A1C200

1489-A1C200R

25

1489-A1C250

1489-A1C250R

30

1489-A1C300

1489-A1C300R

32

1489-A1C320

1489-A1C320R

35

1489-A1C350

1489-A1C350R

40

1489-A1C400

1489-A1C400R

0.5

1489-A1D005

1489-A1D005R

1489-A1D010

1489-A1D010R

1.5

1489-A1D015

1489-A1D015R

1489-A1D020

1489-A1D020R

1489-A1D030

1489-A1D030R

1489-A1D040

1489-A1D040R

1489-A1D050

1489-A1D050R

1489-A1D060

1489-A1D060R

1489-A1D070

1489-A1D070R

1489-A1D080

1489-A1D080R

10

1489-A1D100

1489-A1D100R

13

1489-A1D130

1489-A1D130R

15

1489-A1D150

1489-A1D150R

16

1489-A1D160

1489-A1D160R

20

1489-A1D200

1489-A1D200R

25

1489-A1D250

1489-A1D250R

30

1489-A1D300

1489-A1D300R

32

1489-A1D320

1489-A1D320R

35

1489-A1D350

1489-A1D350R

40

1489-A1D400

1489-A1D400R

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Bulletin 1489

Circuit Breaker
Product Selection, Continued
Bulletin 1489 2-Pole Miniature Circuit Breakers

No. of Poles

EN/IEC Maximum
Voltage

Trip Curve

UL/CSA Max. Volt.

1
2

480Y/277V AC 96V DC
C

3
4
240V AC 96V DC
2

415V AC 48V DC

5
6
480Y/277V AC 96V DC

8
240V AC 96V DC

Rated Current

Standard Wire Terminal

Cat. No.

Ring Terminal
Configuration Cat. No.

0.5

1489-A2C005R

1489-A2C005R

1489-A2C010

1489-A2C010R

1.5

1489-A2C015

1489-A2C015R

1489-A2C020

1489-A2C020R

1489-A2C030

1489-A2C030R

1489-A2C040

1489-A2C040R

1489-A2C050

1489-A2C050R

1489-A2C060

1489-A2C060R

1489-A2C070

1489-A2C070R

1489-A2C080

1489-A2C080R

10

1489-A2C100

1489-A2C100R

13

1489-A2C130

1489-A2C130R

15

1489-A2C150

1489-A2C150R

16

1489-A2C160

1489-A2C160R

20

1489-A2C200

1489-A2C200R

25

1489-A2C250

1489-A2C250R

30

1489-A2C300

1489-A2C300R

32

1489-A2C320

1489-A2C320R

35

1489-A2C350

1489-A2C350R

40

1489-A2C400

1489-A2C400R

0.5

1489-A2D005

1489-A2D005R

1489-A2D010

1489-A2D010R

1.5

1489-A2D015

1489-A2D015R

1489-A2D020

1489-A2D020R

1489-A2D030

1489-A2D030R

1489-A2D040

1489-A2D040R

1489-A2D050

1489-A2D050R

1489-A2D060

1489-A2D060R

1489-A2D070

1489-A2D070R

1489-A2D080

1489-A2D080R

10

1489-A2D100

1489-A2D100R

13

1489-A2D130

1489-A2D130R

15

1489-A2D150

1489-A2D150R

16

1489-A2D160

1489-A2D160R

20

1489-A2D200

1489-A2D200R

25

1489-A2D250

1489-A2D250R

30

1489-A2D300

1489-A2D300R

32

1489-A2D320

1489-A2D320R

35

1489-A2D350

1489-A2D350R

40

1489-A2D400

1489-A2D400R

10
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Bulletin 1489

Circuit Breaker
Product Selection, Continued
Bulletin 1489 3-Pole Miniature Circuit Breakers
No. of Poles

EN/IEC Maximum
Voltage

Trip Curve

UL/CSA Max. Volt.

480Y/277V AC
C

240V AC
3

415V AC 48V DC

480Y/277V AC
D

240V AC

Rated Current [A]

Standard Wire Terminal

Cat. No.

Ring Terminal
Configurations Cat. No.

0.5

1489-A3C005

1489-A3C005R

1489-A3C010

1489-A3C010R

1.5

1489-A3C015

1489-A3C015R

1489-A3C020

1489-A3C020R

1489-A3C030

1489-A3C030R

1489-A3C040

1489-A3C040R

1489-A3C050

1489-A3C050R

1489-A3C060

1489-A3C060R

1489-A3C070

1489-A3C070R

1489-A3C080

1489-A3C080R

10

1489-A3C100

1489-A3C100R

13

1489-A3C130

1489-A3C130R

15

1489-A3C150

1489-A3C150R

16

1489-A3C160

1489-A3C160R

20

1489-A3C200

1489-A3C200R

25

1489-A3C250

1489-A3C250R

30

1489-A3C300

1489-A3C300R

32

1489-A3C320

1489-A3C320R

35

1489-A3C350

1489-A3C350R

40

1489-A3C400

1489-A3C400R

0.5

1489-A3D005

1489-A3D005R

1489-A3D010

1489-A3D010R

1.5

1489-A3D015

1489-A3D015R

1489-A3D020

1489-A3D020R

1489-A3D030

1489-A3D030R

1489-A3D040

1489-A3D040R

1489-A3D050

1489-A3D050R

1489-A3D060

1489-A3D060R

1489-A3D070

1489-A3D070R

1489-A3D080

1489-A3D080R

10

1489-A3D100

1489-A3D100R

13

1489-A3D130

1489-A3D130R

15

1489-A3D150

1489-A3D150R

16

1489-A3D160

1489-A3D160R

20

1489-A3D200

1489-A3D200R

25

1489-A3D250

1489-A3D250R

30

1489-A3D300

1489-A3D300R

32

1489-A3D320

1489-A3D320R

35

1489-A3D350

1489-A3D350R

40

1489-A3D400

1489-A3D400R

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Bulletin 1489

Circuit Breaker
Accessories/Specifications
Miniature Circuit Breaker Accessories

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Description

CSA/UL Certifications

IEC 60947-2
Compliance

CE

EN/IEC Max. Volt.

UL/CSA Max. Volt.

Connection

Cat. No.

Lockout Attachment

Yes

Yes

Yes

1489-AALOA

Auxillary Contact, 2 sets,

each are Form C, 1 N.O.
& 1 N.C.

Yes

Yes

Yes

3 A, 250V AC (AC13)
0.5 A, 110V DC

2 A, 240V AC
0.5 A, 110V DC

Cable

1489-AAHH3

Auxillary/Signal Contact,
each are Form C, 1 N.O.
& 1 N.C.

Yes

Yes

Yes

3 A, 250V AC (AC13)
0.5 A, 110V DC

2 A, 240V AC
0.5 A, 110V DC

Cable

1489-AAHS3

Shunt Trip Module

Yes

Yes

Yes

110...415V AC
110230V DC

110...415V AC
110230V DC

Cable

1489-AASTA1

Yes

12...110V AC
1260V DC

12...110V AC
1260V DC

Cable

1489-AASTA2

Shunt Trip Module

Yes

Yes

9 Use of auxilliary or signal contact limits the circuit breaker to a maximum voltage of 240V AC for UL/CSA applications.

Bulletin 1489 Bus Bar

Description

No. of Phases

Pkg Qty.

Number of Circuit Breakers

Cat. No.

1489-AACL106

3
4

No. of Poles

12

Bus Bar7

12

1489-AACL112

18

18

1489-AACL118

1489-AACL206

1489-AACL212

18

1489-AACL218

1489-AACL306

1489-AACL312

1489-AACL318

12

12

10

18

7 UL Recognized (E300325), CE Marked

Bulletin 1489 Bus Bar Accessories

Description

No. of Poles

Pkg Qty.

Wire Range

Cat. No.

Terminal Lug

1 pole for circuit breaker termination

10

#14 2 AWG
2.5 35 mm2

1489-AACLT35

Protective Cover for

unused termination

3 pole set (may be separated)

10

1489-AACLPS

Specifications

7
8

Number of Poles

1, 2, and 3

Standards

UL 489
CSA C22.2 No. 5.1
EN/IEC 60947-2

Certifications

+UL Listed Circuit Breaker (File Number E197878)

CSA Certified, VDE Certified, MCB, CE Marked

HACR Rating (USA/Canada)

Yes

SWD Rating (USA/Canada)

Yes (0.5...20 A)

Calibration Temperature

UL/CSA: 40 C EN/IEC: 30 C

Rated Interrupting Capacity

UL/CSA: 10 000 AIC

EN/IEC - Icu: 15 000 A

Rated Tripping Current

UL/CSA: 0.5...25 A, 480Y/277V AC

0.5...40 A, 240V AC
0.540 A 48V DC 1-pole
0.540 A 96V DC 2-pole
EN/IEC: 0.5...40 A, 415V AC 48V DC

Degree of Protection

Finger-safe from front:

-IP20 per IEC 529 from front
-IP00 at wire terminals

9
10
11
12
13

Dielectric Strength

1960V AC

Shock

25 G Half sine wave for 11 ms (3 axes)

Vibration

Frequency range: 10200 Hz

Max. Amplitude (p-p) = 0.030 in.
Max. Acceleration = 5 G
2 hours each of 3 axes

Normal Operating Environment

-5+55 C (23...131 F) (non-condensing)

Trip Curves

C curve (Inductive) 5...10 IN

D curve (Highly Inductive) 10...20 IN

Shipment and Short-Term Storage Limits

-40...+85 C (-40...+185 F)

Wire Size

1 wire: #18...6 AWG

2 wires: #18...10 AWG

Terminal Torque

#18...12 AWG: 21 lbin.

#10...8 AWG: 25 lbin.
#6 AWG: 36 lbin.
#2 PoziDriv

Recommended Wire Strip Length

0.5 in.

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Bulletin 1489

Circuit Breaker
Approximate Dimensions
Bulletin 1489 Circuit Breaker Approximate Dimensions
Note: All unites are in millimeters unless indicated. Dimensions are not intended for manufacturing purposes.

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4
5

Catalog Number

Without R Suffix
With R Suffix

Access Hole
Dia. in Housing
(mm)

Terminal
Screw Head
Diam (mm)

Cable

8.2

10

Non-Removable

Ring Lug

8.2

Removable

Line/Load
Terminal
Style

Comment:
Terminal Screw

Type

#2
PoziDrive

Note: Dimensions are in millimeters (mm).

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Bulletin 1489

Circuit Breaker
Approximate Dimensions, Continued
Note: All unites are in millimeters unless indicated. Dimensions are not intended for manufacturing purposes.

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3
4
5
1489-AAHH3 & 1489-AAHS3

6
7
8
9
10

1489-AAST1, 1489-AAST2

11
12
13

1489-AACL106

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Bulletin 1489

Circuit Breaker
Approximate Dimensions, Continued
Note: All unites are in millimeters unless indicated. Dimensions are not intended for manufacturing purposes.

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1489-AACL112

3
4
1489-AACL118

5
6
7
8

1489-AACL206

9
10
11

1489-AACL212

12
13
1489-AACL218

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Bulletin 1489

Circuit Breaker
Approximate Dimensions, Continued
Note: All unites are in millimeters unless indicated. Dimensions are not intended for manufacturing purposes.

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3

1489-AACL306

4
5
1489-AACL312

6
7
8

1489-AACL318
6

1 3 ,5

14mm

.56 In

71,6

E300325
UL489

10

IEC: 2,5 - 35mm

UL: #14 - 2 AWG

Cat 1489-AACLT35 Ser. A

See instruction sheet 41063-293

16,2

31,3

11

1489-AACLT35

17,6

17,6
7
3,55

12
24

16

13

BLACK
PRINTING

1489-AACLPS

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Bulletin 1492-FB

Fuse Holders
Overview/Product Selection
Bulletin 1492-FB DIN Rail Mounting Fuse Holders

Table of Contents

y Compact size requiring less panel space than open-style fuse

holders
y Handle isolates the fuse from power when installing or removing fuse
y IP2 Front-finger protection per IEC/EN 60529
y Optional blown fuse indicators allow easy troubleshooting of
electrical circuits
y Easy insertion/removal of fuses, no special tools required
y Mounts on standard 35 mm DIN Rail
y Marker-ready
y Terminals shipped in open position and are ready for wiring

Product Selection ...... this page

Approximate
Dimensions................... 7-30

Standards Compliance

UL 512
CSA 22.2 No. 39
EN/IEC 60947-3
EN/IEC 60269-2-1

Certifications
UL Listed
UR Recognized Component
CSA Certified
CE Marked

Bulletin 1492-FB fuse holders provide a safe and convenient means for installation of class CC, J, and midget fuses. The class CC fuse
holder is designed to reject a midget fuse or international 10 x 38 mm fuse. The class J fuse holder will reject all fuses other than a class J
fuse.
The class CC and J holders are UL Listed and CSA Certified for branch circuit protection. Class CC and J fuses are excellent for wire
protection, small motor loads, and group protection of small motor loads. The midget holders are UL Recognized and CSA Certified when
supplementary (1-1/2 in. x 13/32 in.) fuses are applied. The midget fuse holder is also CE Marked for 10 x 38 mm IEC midget fuses.

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The 1492-FB fuse holder family is designed for use in many OEM applications, such as power supplies, equipment protection, primary and
secondary control transformers, solenoids, lighting and heater loads, and drives.

Product Selection
For Class CC Fuse

60 A

30 A

Cat. No.

Cat. No.

Cat. No.

Cat. No.

1492-FB1C30

1492-FB1J30

1492-FB1J60

1492-FB1M30

1-Pole Fuse Block with Indication

1492-FB1C30-L

1492-FB1J30-L

1492-FB1J60-L

1492-FB1M30-L

1-Pole Fuse Block with Indication,

1272V

1492-FB1C30-D1

1492-FB1M30-D1

1492-FB2C30

1492-FB2J30

1492-FB2J60

1492-FB2M30

1492-FB2C30-L

1492-FB2J30-L

1492-FB2J60-L

1492-FB2M30-L

1-Pole Fuse Block

Pieces per Carton

2-Pole Fuse Block
Two-Pole

For Midget Fuse

30 A

Description

One-Pole

For Class J Fuse

30 A9

2-Pole Fuse Block with Indication

3-Pole Fuse Block

Three-Pole 3-Pole Fuse Block with Indication

Pieces per Carton

3
1492-FB3C30

1492-FB3J30

1492-FB3J60

1492-FB3M30

1492-FB3C30-L

1492-FB3J30-L

1492-FB3J60-L

1492-FB3M30-L

Pieces per Carton

9 All major fuse brands and current ranges have been evaluated for this fuse holder. Due to the heat they generate, the following fuses must be derated:

Ferraz Shamut ATQR 1.25 I = 0.42 A max.

Ferraz Shamut ATQR 1.40 I = 0.47 A max.

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Bulletin 1492-FB

Fuse Holders
Specifications/Accessories/Approximate Dimensions
Specifications

For Class CC Fuse

For Class J Fuse

30 A
Certifications

60 A

UR, CSA, CE

600V AC/DC

Fuse Withstand Rating

200 kA

50 kA

Fuse Reject Feature

Yes

No

Operating Temperature

4+130 F (20+55 C)

Contact Material

30 A

UL, CSA, CE

Maximum Voltage Rating

For Midget Fuse

30 A

With Indicator

Silver, Ag
Working Voltage

LED

Leakage Current

LED

110...600V AC/DC or
1272V DC

110...600V AC/DC or
12...72V AC/DC

110...600V AC/DC
2.0 mA

Wire Size

#164 AWG Cu

Recommended Wire Strip Length

0.44 in. (11 mm)

0.8 in. (20 mm)

0.44 in. (11 mm)

2...2.5 Nm
(18...22 lbin)

3.5...4 Nm (31...35 lbin)

2...2.5 Nm
(18...22 lbin)

Terminal Torque

#141 AWG Cu

#10...1 AWG Cu

#164 AWG Cu

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Accessories
Description

Pkg. Quantity

Fuseholder Identification Slide-in Markers9

The following are blank cards. Squares slip into molded slot.

Cat. No.
1492-MC5X5

1492-MC6X5

9 Refer to terminal block marking systems on page 12-82 .

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Approximate Dimensions

Dimensions are in inches (millimeters). Dimensions are not intended to be used for manufacturing purposes.

Height

9
Depth

10

For Class CC Fuse

Dimension
Height
Depth

11

Width

Width

For Class J Fuse

30 A

60 A

30 A

3.19 in. (81 mm)

4.65 in. (118 mm)

4.65 in. (118 mm)

3.19 in. (81 mm)

2.51 in. (64 mm)

2.76 in. (70 mm)

3.23 in. (82 mm)

2.51 in. (64 mm)

One-Pole

0.71 in. (18 mm)

1.41 in. (36 mm)

1.57 in. (40 mm)

0.71 in. (18 mm)

Two-Pole

1.41 in. (36 mm)

2.83 in. (72 mm)

3.15 in. (80 mm)

1.41 in. (36 mm)

Three-Pole

2.13 in. (54 mm)

4.25 in. (108 mm)

4.72 in. (120 mm)

2.13 in. (54 mm)

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Bulletin 140F

Fuse Holders
Overview/Product Selection/Wiring Diagrams
Bulletin 140F Fuse Holders
y Available for UL Class CC or Midget Fuses and IEC 10 x 38 mm fuses, with or without
blown fuse indication
y Lockable in the open position
y Compatible with Bulletin 140M accessories
y Compact busbar and connectors for Bulletin 100-C and 100-K contactors
y 1 N.O./1 N.C. Auxiliary Contactlate make N.O., early break N.C.
Provides capability for dropping out contactor before breaking current on fuses
Late make N.O. contact provides positive indication that power circuit is open

Description

Fuse Withstand, Max.

[kA]

Voltage Rating,
Max.[V]

Approvals
IEC

CE Mark

UL

CSA

Fuse Holder, UL Class CC 30 A max.

Fuse Holder with Blown Fuse Indication, UL
Class CC 30 A max.
Fuse Holder, UL Midget 30 A max.

140F-D3C-C30L
200

600

Yes

Yes

Yes

140F-D3M-C30
140F-D3M-C30L

Yes

140F-D3F-C30

Fuse Holder, IEC 10 x 38 mm 32 A max.

Auxiliary Contact for Fuse Holder (1 N.O. Late

Make + 1 N.C. Early Break)

140F-D3C-C30

Fuse Holder with Blown Fuse Indication, UL

Midget 30 A max.
Fuse Holder with Blown Fuse Indication, IEC 10
x 38 mm 32 A max.

Cat. No.

200

690

No

No

Yes

Yes

140F-D3F-C30L
140F-C-AFA11

For additional accessories, refer to Bulletin 100-C/100-K contactors and Bulletin 140M circuit breakers.

UL/CSA (ANSI)

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Bulletin 140F

Fuse Holders
Wiring Diagrams, Continued/Approximate Dimensions
IEC

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5
15

27

16

28

1
F1

2
2

3
A1

4
K1
2

A2

Dimensions are in inches (mm). Dimensions are not to be used for manufacturing purposes.

2.27
(57.7)

7
3.54
(89.9)

1.66
(42.1)

0.10
(2.5)

9
0.18
(4.5)

10
11

1.91
(48.5)
2.82
(71.5)

1.00
(25.3)
0.61
(15.5)

2.85
(72.4)

0.30
(7.5)

2.58
(65.5)

1.23
(31.2)

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1.77
(45)

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Bulletin 1492-CB

Supplementary Protector/Miniature Circuit BreakerDC Loads

Overview/Description
Bulletin 1492-CB Supplementary Protector/Miniature
Circuit Breaker - DC Loads
y Supplementary protector for DC loads
y Field-mountable options for selective applications
y True IP2X finger-safe design (top and sides)
y International Approvals CE marked, and meets UL, CSA, and
EN/IEC standards for worldwide acceptance
y A positively trip-free mechanism (breaker operation cannot be
defeated by holding the handle in the ON position)
y Three Trip Curves: DF, DG, and DH

Table of Contents
Product Selection ...... 7-34
Specifications.............. 7-35
Approximate
Dimensions................... 7-35

Standards Compliance

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UL 1077
CSA C22.2 No. 235
IEC/EN 60950, 60934

Certifications
UL Recognized Component
UL Certified Component
CE Marked

Bulletin 1492-CB devices are specifically rated for DC with trip

curves, DF, DG and DH. Screw termination is standard on all
Bulletin 1492-CB units. Both line and load side terminals accept
#164 AWG (1.525 mm2) copper wire.
Bulletin 1492-CB are energy limiting thermal magnetic type
overcurrent protectors meeting UL 1077/CSA C22.2 No. 235,
IEC/EN 60934. These devices are designed for the protection of a
wide variety of products including:

y Solenoids
y Test Equipment
y Controller I/O Points
y Relay and Contactor Coils
y Computers
y Automotive Systems
y Medical Equipment
y Control Instrumentation

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Trip Curves

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10
Multiple of Rated Current (xI n)

Multiple of Rated Current (xI n)

Multiple of Rated Current (xI n)

DF-Trip Curve
4.58

DG-Trip Curve
9.016

DH-Trip Curve
1832

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Bulletin 1492-CB

Supplementary Protector/Miniature Circuit BreakerDC Loads

Product Selection

Tripping Characteristic
Number of Poles

Cat. No.

Cat. No.

1492-CB1DF010

1492-CB1DG010

1492-CB1DF020

1492-CB1DG020

1492-CB1DF030

1492-CB1DG030

1492-CB1DF040

1492-CB1DG040

1492-CB1DF050

1492-CB1DG050

1492-CB1DF060

1492-CB1DG060

1492-CB2DH060

1492-CB1DF070

1492-CB1DG070

1492-CB2DH070

1492-CB1DF080

1492-CB1DG080

1492-CB2DH080

10

1492-CB1DF100

1492-CB1DG100

1492-CB2DH100

12

1492-CB1DF120

1492-CB1DG120

1492-CB2DH120

15

1492-CB1DF150

1492-CB1DG150

1492-CB2DH150

16

1492-CB1DF160

1492-CB1DG160

1492-CB2DH160

20

1492-CB1DF200

1492-CB1DG200

1492-CB2DH200

25

1492-CB1DF250

1492-CB1DG250

1492-CB2DH250

30

1492-CB1DF300

1492-CB1DG300

1492-CB2DH300

32

1492-CB1DF320

1492-CB1DG320

1492-CB2DH320

40

1492-CB1DF400

1492-CB1DG400

1492-CB2DH400

DF Trip
Resistive or Slightly
Inductive

DG Trip
Inductive

DH Trip
Highly Inductive

4.58 In

916 In

1832 In

Tripping Characteristic

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10

1832 In

1492-CB1DG005

916 In

Cat. No.

2-Pole
1 Piece per Carton

4.58 In

1492-CB1DF005

Number of Poles

DH Trip
Highly Inductive

0.5

DG Trip
Inductive

Continuous Current Rating

(In) [A]

1-Pole
1 Piece per Carton

DF Trip
Resistive or Slightly
Inductive

Continuous Current Rating

(In) [A]

Cat. No.

Cat. No.

Cat. No.

0.5

1492-CB2DF005

1492-CB2DG005

1492-CB2DF010

1492-CB2DG010

1492-CB2DF020

1492-CB2DG020

1492-CB2DF030

1492-CB2DG030

1492-CB2DF040

1492-CB2DG040

1492-CB2DF050

1492-CB2DG050

1492-CB2DF060

1492-CB2DG060

1492-CB2DH060

1492-CB2DF070

1492-CB2DG070

1492-CB2DH070

1492-CB2DF080

1492-CB2DG080

1492-CB2DH080

10

1492-CB2DF100

1492-CB2DG100

1492-CB2DH100

12

1492-CB2DF120

1492-CB2DG120

1492-CB2DH120

15

1492-CB2DF150

1492-CB2DG150

1492-CB2DH150

16

1492-CB2DF160

1492-CB2DG160

1492-CB2DH160

20

1492-CB2DF200

1492-CB2DG200

1492-CB2DH200

25

1492-CB2DF250

1492-CB2DG250

1492-CB2DH250

30

1492-CB2DF300

1492-CB2DG300

1492-CB2DH300

32

1492-CB2DF320

1492-CB2DG320

1492-CB2DH320

40

1492-CB2DF400

1492-CB2DG400

1492-CB2DH400

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Bulletin 1492-CB

Supplementary Protector/Miniature Circuit BreakerDC Loads

Accessories/Specifications/Approximate Dimensions
Accessories
Description

Auxiliary Contacts

Shunt Trip Module

Cat. No.

Auxiliary Contact Module

Switches when protective device is operated manually or tripped electrically

1 N.O. Contact

Auxiliary Contact Module

Switches when protective device is operated manually or tripped electrically

1 N.C. Contact

1492-ACBH2

Signal Alarm Contact Module

Trip indicating contact switches only when the protective device is tripped electrically

1 N.O. Contact

Signal Alarm Contact Module

Trip indicating contact switches only when the protective device is tripped electrically

1 N.C. Contact

Shunt Trip Module

Use the Shunt Trip Module to trip the adjacent breaker poles from a
remote location. The module is actuated by applying a voltage (pick-up
voltage) to the trip terminals.
y Shunt Trip Modules are often used in emergency shutdown circuits where
multiple power circuits must be switched off from a single location.

1492-ACBS1

1492-ACBS2

512V AC/DC

1492-ACBA1

1024V AC/DC

1492-ACBA2

2048V AC/DC

1492-ACBA3

40110V AC/DC

1492-ACBA4

90240V AC/DC

1492-ACBA5

Pieces Per Package

DIN (#3) Symmetrical Rail
35 x 7.5 x 1 m

1492-ACBH1

Cat. No.
199-DR1

10

End Anchor

10

1492-EAH35

Lockout Attachment

1492-ACBLOA

Bus Bars

See page 7-43 for Pin Style Bus Bars

2
3
4

Specifications
Description
Tripping Characteristic

DF Curve

DG Curve

DH Curve

Resistive or Slightly-Inductive Loads

Inductive Loads

Highly-Inductive Loads

916 In

1832 In

4.58 In

Dielectric Strength

1960V AC

Shock

25 G Half Sine Wave for 11 ms (3 axes)

Frequency Range: 10500 Hz
Max. Amplitude (p-p) = 0.030 in.
Max. Acceleration = 5 G
1 hour each of 3 axes

Vibration
Operating Temperature Range

40+140 F (40+60 C) non-condensing

Shipment and Short-Term

Temperature Limits

40+185 F (40+85 C)

Housing Material

Melamine-Phenolic

Wire Size

#164 AWG (1.025

mm2)

Recommended Wire Strip Length

0.51 in. (13 mm)

Electromechanical Life at 240V AC

Up to 6 A, 50 000 cycles
716 A, 30 000 cycles
2032 A, 20 000 cycles
4050 A, 12 000 cycles

277V AC, 6 A
125V AC, 1 A
50V DC, 6 A

Auxiliary Contact Rating

Signal Contact Rating
1-Pole

10 kA @ 120V DC U1

10 kA @ 120V DC U1

5 kA @ 240V DC U1

2-Pole in Series

10 kA @ 240V DC U1

10 kA @ 240V DC U1

5 kA @ 240V DC U1

Approximate Dimensions
Dimensions are shown in inches (millimeters). Dimensions are not intended
for manufacturing purposes.

Number of
Poles and
Accessories

Width (inches)

0.7

1.4

2.1

2.8

3.5

Width
(millimeters)

17.8

35.6

53.3

71.1

88.9

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11
12

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Bulletin 1492-GH, 1492-GS

High Density Supplementary Protectors

Overview/Description

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Bulletin 1492-GH and 1492-GS Supplementary Protectors

(Miniature Circuit Breakers)

Table of Contents

y High density design allows 24 one-pole breakers per foot

y Wide range of currents for precise circuit requirements
y International approvals meet UL, CSA, and EN/IEC standards for
worldwide acceptance
y CE Marked
y AC and DC voltage ratings in one convenient device
y A positively trip free mechanism (breaker operation cannot be
defeated by holding the handle in the ON position)
y Superior shock and vibration resistance capabilities helps prevent
nuisance tripping
y Universal mounting foot for a variety of mounting channels, including
Cat. No. 1492-N1 and various 35 mm DIN (e.g., Cat. No. 199-DR1)

Product Selection ...... 7-38

Approximate
Dimensions................... 7-38

Standards Compliance
UL 1077
CSA C22.2 No 235
EN/IEC 60934

Certifications
UL Recognized Component
CSA Recognized Component
CE Marked

Bulletin 1492 high density miniature circuit breakers are thermal magnetic type supplementary overcurrent protective devices. Bulletin 1492GH miniature circuit breakers are available in one-pole units. Bulletin 1492-GS are available in one-, two-, and three-pole. These breakers are
often used when panel space (width) is a premium. These products include a high density design. Up to 24 one-pole breakers can be
mounted per foot. The Bulletin 1492-GS breaker can be ordered with auxiliary contacts that do not add any additional space. Wire
termination is achieved by a clamping style, self-lifting box lug.

One-Pole Style Bulletin 1492-GH

Applications

This single-pole, high-density miniature circuit breaker incorporates

a thermal portion and a magnetic trip function for the combined
advantages of two sensing systems. The Bulletin 1492-GH breaker
style uses a push-to-set mechanism for circuit actuation and comes
with a manual trip button for manually opening the circuit. Voltage
range is 250V AC, and this breaker has a 65V DC rating.

The high-density miniature circuit breaker appliations include, but

not limited to, the protection of test equipment, control
instrumentation, solenoids, and power supplies. The wide range of
current values and the use of a thermal magnetic trip system allows
for a variety of applications where a very accurate and compact
breaker is required.

One-, Two-, and Three-Pole Style Bulletin 1492-GS

UL1077, CSA C22.2 #235

These high-density miniature circuit breakers incorporate a thermal

portion and a magnetic trip function for the combined advantages of
two sensing systems. The Bulletin 1492-GS style of breakers uses a
toggle style handle mechanism for circuit actuation. Voltage range is
277V AC for the one-pole and 480Y/277V AC for the multiple pole.
These breakers have a 65V DC rating.

In North America, miniature circuit breakers are recognized as

supplementary protectors and are intended for use as overcurrent
protection within an appliance or other electrical equipment where
branch circuit protection is already provided or not required.
Internationally, these products are rated to IEC standards as circuit
breakers for equipment (CBE).

1492-GH

1492-GS

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Bulletin 1492-GH, 1492-GS

High Density Supplementary Protectors

Description, Continued
2. Determine the temperature correction factor from the following table.
Ambient Temperature Correction Table
Ambient
Temperature
Factor

70 F
(21.1 C)

100 F
(37.8 C)

120 F
(48.9 C)

140 F
(60 C)

160 F
(71.1 C)

180 F
(82.2 C)

200 F
(93.3 C)

1.0

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

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3. Determine the sealed current of the load being protected.

4. Multiply the sealed current by the two correction factors and select the closest higher ampere rating.
Example For a solenoid with sealed current of 0.5 A, an inrush ratio of 1:8, and an ambient temperature of +110 F (43.7 C), (0.5 x 1.7 x
1.15 = 0.9775), select the 1.0 A miniature circuit breaker. Tripping time of the miniature circuit breaker is determined from the table below.
Divide the miniature circuit breaker value by the temperature correction factor from the Ambient Temperature Correction Table above to
determine the actual rated current referenced in the table below.

Tripping Times in Seconds at 70 F (21.1 C)

Percent Rated
Current

100%

200%

300%

400%

500%

600%

1000%

2000%
Greater

Tripping Times
(Seconds)

No Trip

1040

318

1.59

0.86

0.0034

0.0092

Max.
0.02

Note: When several breakers are rail mounted adjacent to each other, the no-trip current will be 80% of rated current at 70 F (21.1 C).
Using selection table on page 7-38 select Bulletin 1492-GH/GS that allows full load current nearest without exceeding application current.
Also, check that inrush current is less than trip range of 610 In.

1492-GH/GS
To select a miniature circuit breaker, use the following procedure:
1. Determine the inrush correction factor from the following table.

Inrush Ratio Correction Table

Inrush Ratio
Factor

1:1 to 1:4

1:5

1:6

1:7

1:8

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.7

Note: For resistive loads use inrush correction factor of 1.0.

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Bulletin 1492-GH, 1492-GS

High Density Supplementary Protectors

Product Selection/Specifications/Approximate Dimensions
1492-GH
1-Pole

2-Pole

3-Pole

Amperage [A]

Cat. No.

Cat. No.

Cat. No.

Cat. No.

0.2

1492-GH002

1492-GS1G002

1492-GS2G002

1492-GS3G002

0.5

1492-GH005

1492-GS1G005

1492-GS2G005

1492-GS3G005

0.8

1492-GH008

1492-GS1G008

1492-GS2G008

1492-GS3G008

1.0

1492-GH010

1492-GS1G010

1492-GS2G010

1492-GS3G010

1.2

1492-GH012

1492-GS1G012

1492-GS2G012

1492-GS3G012

1.5

1492-GH015

1492-GS1G015

1492-GS2G015

1492-GS3G015

2.0

1492-GH020

1492-GS1G020

1492-GS2G020

1492-GS3G020

2.5

1492-GH025

1492-GS1G025

1492-GS2G025

1492-GS3G025

3.0

1492-GH030

1492-GS1G030

1492-GS2G030

1492-GS3G030

4.0

1492-GH040

1492-GS1G040

1492-GS2G040

1492-GS3G040

5.0

1492-GH050

1492-GS1G050

1492-GS2G050

1492-GS3G050

6.0

1492-GS1G060

1492-GS2G060

1492-GS3G060

7.0

1492-GH070

1492-GS1G070

1492-GS2G070

1492-GS3G070

8.0

1492-GS1G080

1492-GS2G080

1492-GS3G080

10.0

1492-GH100

1492-GS1G100

1492-GS2G100

1492-GS3G100

12.0

1492-GS1G120

1492-GS2G120

1492-GS3G120

15.0

1492-GH150

1492-GS1G150

1492-GS2G150

1492-GS3G150

16.0

1492-GS1G160

1492-GS2G160

1492-GS3G160

20.0

1492-GS1G200

1492-GS2G200

1492-GS3G200

25.0

1492-GS1G250

1492-GS2G250

1492-GS3G250

Adding Auxiliary Contact

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1
2
3
4
5

1492-GS

1-Pole

Add suffix H1 for N.O. aux.

One aux. may be installed in all devices.

Pieces Per Carton

Specifications
1492-GH

6
UL/CSA

1492-GS

1-Pole

1-Pole

200 A
(Not to exceed 100 x rated A)

0.216 A

5 kA C1 (2 kA C1 for 65V DC 1-pole)

1825 A

2 kA C1

EN/IEC 60934 (CBE)

Maximum Voltage Ratings

400 A

625 A

800 A
480Y/277V AC 50/60 Hz
65V DC

40+149 F (40+65 C) non-condensing

Operating Life

6000 operations @ rated current

Housing Material

Glass-filled Polyamide 6.6

Shock

25 G, 11 ms duration

Vibration
Dielectric Strength

5 G (10500 Hz)
1500V AC

1600V AC
100 M @ 500V DC

Insulation Resistance
Terminal Type

Tubular Screw with self-lifting box lug

Wire Size

10

Recommended Wire Strip

Length
Terminal Torque

3-Pole

0.25 A
250V AC 50/60 Hz
65V DC

Temperature Range

2-Pole

#2210 AWG
0.44 in. (11.2 mm)

Main Term 0.51 in. (13 mm) Aux Term 0.41 in. (10.4 mm)

1.31.4 Nm (1012 lbin)

0.656 Nm (5 lbin)

Auxiliary Contact rating

(N.O. or N.C.)

1.0 A AC or DC (Resistive Load)

11
Approximate Dimensions
1492-GH
1-Pole

12

Height

1492-GS
1-Pole

3.15 in. (80 mm)

Depth

2.89 in. (73.4 mm)

Width

0.49 in. (12.4 mm)

3-Pole

3.15 in. (80 mm)

3.48 in. (88.5 mm)
0.49 in. (12.5 mm)

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0.98 in. (25 mm)

1.47 in. (37.5 mm)

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Bulletin 1492-SP

Supplementary Protector/Miniature Circuit Breaker

Overview/Product Selection
Bulletin 1492-SP Supplementary Protector/Miniature
Circuit Breaker
y Energy limiting design protects downstream components better
than conventional breakers during short circuits
y Field-mountable options for selective applications
y True IP2X finger-safe design (front)
y International approvals CE Marked, and meets UL, CSA, and IEC
(VDE, GL) standards for worldwide acceptance
y Ratings to 480Y/277V AC @ 240/415V AC 10 000 A interrupt
rating
y AC and DC voltage ratings in one convenient device
y A positively trip-free mechanism (breaker operation cannot be
defeated by holding the handle in the ON position)
y 3 trip curves: B, C, and D
y Time delay (D characteristic) for high inrush currents during inductive
start-ups such as transformers and power supplies
y Superior shock and vibration resistance capabilities helps to
prevent nuisance tripping

Table of Contents

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Product Selection ...... 7-40
Specifications.............. 7-44
Approximate
Dimensions................... 7-45

Standards Compliance
UL 1077
CSA C22.2 No. 235
IEC/EN 60898, 60947-2
UL File Number E65138

1
2

Certifications
UL Recognized
CSA Certified
CE Marked
Germanischer Lloyd (Marine)

Bulletin 1492-SP series C devices are energy limiting, thermal magnetic type overcurrent protectors meeting UL 1077/CSA C22.2 No. 235,
IEC/EN 60898. These devices are designed for the protection of a wide variety of products including:
y Solenoids
y Test Equipment
The Bulletin 1492-SP supplementary protectors/miniature circuit breakers are available in one-, onepole plus neutral, two-, three-, and three-pole plus neutral units. One- and two-pole AC units also have y Controller I/O Points
limited DC ratings. Two- and three pole units are connected at the handle for simultaneous operation. y Relay and Contractor Coils
Screw termination is standard on all Bulletin 1492-SP units. Both line and load side terminals accept
y Computers
#164 AWG (1.525 mm2) copper wire.
y Transformers
y Automotive Systems
y Power Supplies
y Medical Equipment
y Control Instrumentation

4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

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Bulletin 1492-SP

Supplementary Protector/Miniature Circuit Breaker

Product Selection

Tripping Characteristics

Number of Poles

1-Pole

2
3
IEC 240/415V AC
UL/CSA 277V AC 48V DC

4
5

Trip Curve B
Resistive or Slightly Inductive

Trip Curve C
Inductive

Trip Curve D
Highly Inductive

35 In

510 In

1020 In

Continuous
Current
Rating (In) [A]

Cat. No.

Cat. No.

Cat. No.

0.5

1492-SP1C005

1492-SP1D005

1492-SP1B010

1492-SP1C010

1492-SP1D010

1492-SP1B020

1492-SP1C020

1492-SP1D020

1492-SP1B030

1492-SP1C030

1492-SP1D030

1492-SP1B040

1492-SP1C040

1492-SP1D040

1492-SP1B050

1492-SP1C050

1492-SP1D050

1492-SP1B060

1492-SP1C060

1492-SP1D060

1492-SP1B070

1492-SP1C070

1492-SP1D070

1492-SP1B080

1492-SP1C080

1492-SP1D080

10

1492-SP1B100

1492-SP1C100

1492-SP1D100

13

1492-SP1B130

1492-SP1C130

1492-SP1D130

15

1492-SP1B150

1492-SP1C150

1492-SP1D150

16

1492-SP1B160

1492-SP1C160

1492-SP1D160

20

1492-SP1B200

1492-SP1C200

1492-SP1D200

25

1492-SP1B250

1492-SP1C250

1492-SP1D250

30

1492-SP1B300

1492-SP1C300

1492-SP1D300

32

1492-SP1B320

1492-SP1C320

1492-SP1D320

40

1492-SP1B400

1492-SP1C400

1492-SP1D400

50

1492-SP1B500

1492-SP1C500

63

1492-SP1B630

1492-SP1C630

Note: Bulletin 1492-SP 1- and 3-pole circuit breakers are also available with neutral. Add a suffix of -N to the cat. no.

6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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Supplementary Protector/Miniature Circuit Breaker

Product Selection, Continued

Tripping Characteristics

Trip Curve B
Resistive or Slightly Inductive

Trip Curve C
Inductive

Trip Curve D
Highly Inductive

35 In

510 In

1020 In

Number of Poles

Continuous
Current
Rating (In) [A]

Cat. No.

Cat. No.

Cat. No.

2-Pole

0.5

1492-SP2C005

1492-SP2D005

1492-SP2B010

1492-SP2C010

1492-SP2D010

1492-SP2B020

1492-SP2C020

1492-SP2D020

1492-SP2B030

1492-SP2C030

1492-SP2D030

1492-SP2B040

1492-SP2C040

1492-SP2D040

1492-SP2B050

1492-SP2C050

1492-SP2D050

1492-SP2B060

1492-SP2C060

1492-SP2D060

1492-SP2B070

1492-SP2C070

1492-SP2D070

1492-SP2B080

1492-SP2C080

1492-SP2D080

10

1492-SP2B100

1492-SP2C100

1492-SP2D100

13

1492-SP2B130

1492-SP2C130

1492-SP2D130

15

1492-SP2B150

1492-SP2C150

1492-SP2D150

16

1492-SP2B160

1492-SP2C160

1492-SP2D160

20

1492-SP2B200

1492-SP2C200

1492-SP2D200

25

1492-SP2B250

1492-SP2C250

1492-SP2D250

30

1492-SP2B300

1492-SP2C300

1492-SP2D300

32

1492-SP2B320

1492-SP2C320

1492-SP2D320

40

1492-SP2B400

1492-SP2C400

1492-SP2D400

50

1492-SP2B500

1492-SP2C500

63

1492-SP2B630

1492-SP2C630

0.5

1492-SP3C005

1492-SP3D005

1492-SP3B010

1492-SP3C010

1492-SP3D010

1492-SP3B020

1492-SP3C020

1492-SP3D020

1492-SP3B030

1492-SP3C030

1492-SP3D030

1492-SP3B040

1492-SP3C040

1492-SP3D040

1492-SP3B050

1492-SP3C050

1492-SP3D050

1492-SP3B060

1492-SP3C060

1492-SP3D060

1492-SP3B070

1492-SP3C070

1492-SP3D070

1492-SP3B080

1492-SP3C080

1492-SP3D080

10

1492-SP3B100

1492-SP3C100

1492-SP3D100

13

1492-SP3B130

1492-SP3C130

1492-SP3D130

15

1492-SP3B150

1492-SP3C150

1492-SP3D150

16

1492-SP3B160

1492-SP3C160

1492-SP3D160

20

1492-SP3B200

1492-SP3C200

1492-SP3D200

25

1492-SP3B250

1492-SP3C250

1492-SP3D250

30

1492-SP3B300

1492-SP3C300

1492-SP3D300

32

1492-SP3B320

1492-SP3C320

1492-SP3D320

40

1492-SP3B400

1492-SP3C400

1492-SP3D400

50

1492-SP3B500

1492-SP3C500

63

1492-SP3B630

1492-SP3C630

IEC
415V AC
UL/CSA
480Y/277V AC
125V DC

3-Pole

IEC
415V AC
UL/CSA
480Y/277V AC

!
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

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11
12
13
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Bulletin 1492-SP

Supplementary Protector/Miniature Circuit Breaker

Accessories
Description

1492-ASPH3

Dual auxiliary contact module

Switches when protective device is operated manually or tripped
electrically
2 N.O. 2 N.C. 2 Form C Contact

1492-ASPHH3

Auxiliary/Signal alarm contact module

1 Auxiliary Contact switches when protective device is operated
manually or tripped electrically
1 N.O. 1 N.C. Form C Contact
1 Signal Contact switches when protective device is tripped
electrically
1 N.O. 1 N.C. Form C Contact

1492-ASPHS3

Undervoltage release module

Use the undervoltage release module to trip the adjacent breaker
poles when the applied voltage is less than the nominal voltage.
Undervoltage trip is often used when loss of power and eventual
restoration of power creates an unsafe or unknown set of condition.

50115V AC
110240V AC

1492-ASPU115
1492-ASPU230

Shunt trip module

Use the shunt trip module to trip the adjacent breaker poles from a
remote location.
The module is actuated by applying a voltage (pickup voltage) to the
trip terminals.
Shunt trip modules are often used in emergency shutdown circuits
where multiple power circuits must be switched off from a single
location.

110415V AC (110230V DC)

12110V AC (1260V DC)

1492-ASPA1
1492-ASPA2

!
1

Auxiliary Contacts

2
3
4

Mounting Rail

Cat. No.

Auxiliary contact module

Switches when protective device is operated manually or tripped
electrically
1 N.O. 1 N.C. Form C Contact

Pkg Qty: 10

199-DR1

1492-EAH35

Pkg Qty: 5

1492-ASPLOA

End Anchor
Lockout Attachment

6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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Bulletin 1492-SP

Supplementary Protector/Miniature Circuit Breaker

Accessories, Continued
The following bus bars (commoning links have CE approval only for IEC applications).
No. of
1492-SP

Type

Rated
Operational
Ia

Rated Operational Ie
End Feed per phase

Rated Operational
Ie Center Feed per
phase (Is < 63 A)

Pieces Per
Package

Cat. No.

Fork Style Commoning Links (may be cut to length, not for use with accessories)
1 pole

1 m (56
devices/m)

63

63

100

1492-ASPCL1

3 poles

1 m (19
devices/m)

63

63

100

1492-ASPCL3

10

1492-ASPEC1

End cap for 3-pole

Fork Style Commoning Links (may NOT be cut to length, not for use with accessories)
1 pole

85

63

100

1492-ASPCL102

1 pole

85

63

100

20

1492-ASPCL106

1 pole

12

85

63

100

20

1492-ASPCL112

2 poles (1p + N)

120

63

100

10

1492-ASPCL204

2 poles (1p + N)

120

63

100

10

1492-ASPCL206

2 poles (1p + N)

120

63

100

10

1492-ASPCL212

3 poles

120

63

100

10

1492-ASPCL306

3 poles

120

63

100

10

1492-ASPCL312

4 poles

120

63

100

1492-ASPCL408

4 poles

120

63

100

1492-ASPCL412

2
3
4

Fork Style Commoning Links (for use with accessories)

1 pole

85

63

100

20

1492-ASPCL1A02

1 pole

85

63

100

20

1492-ASPCL1A06

1 pole

85

63

100

20

1492-ASPCL1A09

2 poles (1p + N)

120

63

100

10

1492-ASPCL2A04

2 poles (1p + N)

120

63

100

10

1492-ASPCL2A06

2 poles (1p + N)

120

63

100

10

1492-ASPCL2A10

3 poles

120

63

100

10

1492-ASPCL3A06

3 poles

120

63

100

10

1492-ASPCL3A12

63

100

10

1492-ASPCL3AP06

5
6

Three-Phase Bus for Multiple Single-Pole (each with 1 auxiliary contact)

2x3 (1p)

2x3 (1p)+2
(1p)

120
120

63

100

10

1492-ASPCL3AP08

3x3 (1p)

120

63

100

10

1492-ASPCL3AP09

Incoming Terminals for Fork Style (not for use in North America)
For max 25 mm2 wire

100

50

1492-ASPCLT25

For max 35 mm2 wire

100

10

1492-ASPCLT35

100

10 sets
(5/set)

1492-ASPCLPS

Protective Covers for Unused Forks

8
9

Center Feed

End Feed

Is

Is2

10

Is1
Ie = Is1 + Is2
Is < 63 A

11

Ie = Is
Ie

Ie
Note: Ie - for center feed above 63 A use Cat. No. 1492-ASPCLT35 terminal

12
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Bulletin 1492-SP

Supplementary Protector/Miniature Circuit Breaker

Specifications
Specifications

1492-SP Series C
Description
Tripping Characteristics

Current Range

B Curve

C Curve

D Curve

Resistive or Slightly-Inductive
Loads

Inductive Loads

Highly-Inductive Loads

35 In

510 In

1020 In

163 A

0.563 A

0.540 A

Poles (18 mm width per pole)

1, 2, 3, 1 +N, 3 + N

Dielectric Strength

1960V AC

Shock

25 G Half Sine Wave for 11 ms (3 axes)

Frequency Range: 102000 Hz

Max. Amplitude (p-p) = 0.030 in.
Max. Acceleration = 5 G
2 hours each of 3 axes

Vibration
Operating Temperature Range

23104 F (5+40 C) non-condensing

Shipment and Short-Term Temperature Limits

40+185 F (40+85 C)

Housing Material

Nylon
#184 AWG (1.010 mm2)
Tightening Torque 2.4 Nm (21 lbin.)

Wire Size

#64 AWG (1.625 mm2)

Tightening Torque 3.1 Nm (27 lbin.)

Recommended Wire Strip Length

0.51 in. (13 mm)

6000 operations
(1 operation = 2 switching events) ON/OFF

Electromechanical Life

Switched Neutral Rating

277V AC
Supplementary Protector
UL 1077 - Recognized Component QVNU2 - E65138
CSA C22.2 No. 235 Certified Component

Certifications
Use Group (UG)

UG A - General Industrial

Terminals (FW)

FW 3 Line and Load evaluated for field wiring

Overload Rating (OL)

OL 0 (general use)
1-Pole, 1-Pole + N

Maximum Volts

7
8

Tripping Current (TC)

Short-Circuit Current Rating (SC)

277V AC

48V DC

TC 1, 40 C

TC 1, 40 C

SC U2

SC U1

< 35 A

10 kA @ 277V AC; B and C Curve

5 kA @ 277V AC; D Curve

40, 50, 63 A

5 kA @ 277V AC; B, C, and D Curve

10 kA @ 48V DC; B, C, and D

Curve

2-Pole, 3-Pole, 3-Pole + N

Maximum Volts

480Y/277V AC

125V DC (2-pole - series)

Tripping Current

TC 2, 40 C

TC 2, 40 C

SC U2

SC U1

Short-Circuit Current Rating (SC)

< 35 A

10 kA @ 480Y/277V AC; B and C Curve

5 kA @ 480Y/277V AC; D Curve

40, 50, 63 A

5 kA @ 480Y/277V AC; B, C, and D Curve

10
11
12
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Bulletin 1492-SP

Supplementary Protector/Miniature Circuit Breaker

Specifications, Continued/Approximate Dimensions
Auxiliary Specifications
Auxiliary Contact Module
Dual Auxiliary Contact
Module
Auxiliary/Signal Alarm
Module
Cat. Nos. 1492-ASPH3, 1492ASPHH3, 1492-ASPHS3

!
Undervoltage Release Module
Cat. Nos.
1492-ASPU115
1492-ASPU230

Degree of Protection

Shunt Trip Module

Cat. Nos.
1492-ASPA1
1492-ASPA2

IP20 (IP00)

Dimensions

See below

Weight

0.045 kg

0.155 kg

0.155 kg

6000 operations

10 000 operations

4000 operations

> 15 ms

1492-ASPU115:
Un-115V AC, Umin-50V AC

1492-ASPA1:
110415V AC, 110230V
AC

1492-ASPU230:
Un-230/240V AC, Umin-110V AC

1492-ASPA2:
12110V AC, 1260V AC

Inrush Current

3.6/44 mA (AC/DC)

25/12 mA (AC)
15/2 mA (DC)

Dropout

0.70.35 x Us

Voltage Range

0.71.1 x Us

AC 13 @ 250V AC 3 A
AC 15 @ 250V AC 0.5 A
DC 12 @ 110V DC 0.5 A
Umin-5V AC

Terminal Capacity
IEC Rigid, CU

0.52.5 mm2
2 x 0.52 x 2.5 mm2

0.54.0 mm2
2 x 0.52 x 2.5 mm2

1.025 mm2
2 x 1.02 x 4.0 mm2

Tightening Torque

0.8 Nm

1.1 Nm

2.4 Nm

@ 230V AC 2 A
@ 110V DC 0.5 A
Umin-5V CDC

#1814 AWG
2 x #182 x #14 AWG

#1814 AWG
2 x #182 x #14 AWG

#188 AWG
2 x 182 x #12 AWG

7 lbin.

10 lbin.

21 lbin.

Mechanical Lifespan
Minimum Impulse Duration

Operating Voltage

Max. Operating
Current
EN/IEC

Max. Operating
Current
UL 1077
CSA C22.2 No. 235

Terminal Capacity CU
Tightening Torque

2
3
4
5
6
7

Approximate Dimensions
Dimensions are shown in millimeters. Dimensions are not intended for manufacturing purposes.

Bulletin 1492-SP Series C

8
9
10

Bulletin 1492-SP

11
12
Cat. No.
1492-ASPHH3
1492-ASPHS3
1492-ASPH3

Cat. No. 1492-ASPU_ _ _

13

Cat. No. 1492-ASPA_

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Supplementary Protector/Miniature Circuit Breaker

Approximate Dimensions, Continued
Dimensions are shown in millimeters. Dimensions are not intended for manufacturing purposes.
L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1

L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3

17.8 mm

1
2

17.8 mm

1m

1m

Revised Bus Bar Rating

1492-SP
IEC ratings

(Use 1492-ASPEC1 (end cap) to cover cut end)

NOT be cut:

The following Bus Bars (Commoning Links) May

1492-ASPCL1A02

1492-ASPCL1A06
L1

L1 L1

L1

L1

1492-ASPCL1A09
L1
L1
L1
L1

L1

3
26.5
mm

1492-ASPCL2A04
L1

L1

L2

1492-ASPCL2A06

1492-ASPCL2A10

L1

L1

L2

L1
L2

L2

26.5
mm

26.5
mm

26.5
mm

1492-ASPCL3A04

L1

L2

L3

L1

1492-ASPCL3A12
L2

L1
L3

L2

L3

L1

1492-ASPCL3AP04
L1
L2

L3

L2

52.5 mm

52.5 mm

L1
L2

35
mm

35
mm

35
mm

26.5
mm

26.5
mm

L3
L1

1492-ASPCL3AP08
L2
L3

L1 L2

L3

L1
L2

L3

L1
L2

10
26.5
mm

26.5
mm
26.5
mm

26.5
mm

11

1492-ASPCL3AP09
L1

12

L2

L3

L3

L1

L1

L2

L2

26.5
mm

13
26.5
mm

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Bulletin 1492-SP

Supplementary Protector/Miniature Circuit Breaker

Approximate Dimensions, Continued
Dimensions are shown in millimeters. Dimensions are not intended for manufacturing purposes.

Revised Bus Bar Rating

1492-SP
IEC ratings

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Bulletin 1492-SP

Supplementary Protector/Miniature Circuit Breaker

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