Eaton residual current circuit breaker 4-pole 40A 30mA type G/A (FRCDM-40/4/003-G/A) - 168648

Eaton FRCDM-40/4/003-G/A residual current circuit breaker – mains voltage-independent residual current protection with digital functions

The Eaton FRCDM-40/4/003-G/A residual current circuit breaker (article number 168648) offers a state-of-the-art solution for fault and supplementary protection in demanding electrical installations. With its mains voltage-independent design and integrated digital functions, this 4-pole residual current circuit breaker is ideal for protection against dangerous residual currents in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The Type G/A designation according to ÖVE E 8601 ensures the highest safety standards.

Technical details:

• Type: FRCDM-40/4/003-G/A (Type G/A, according to ÖVE E 8601)
  
• Number of poles: 4-pole (for 3-phase applications with neutral conductor)
• Rated current: 40 A (suitable for medium to large installations)
  
• Rated residual current: 30 mA (provides reliable protection against fault currents)
  
• Rated operating voltage: 230/400 V AC (for use in 3-phase networks)
  
• Additional features: Mains voltage-independent operation, digital additional functions for increased safety and control
  
• Type G/A (ÖVE E 8601): Short-time delayed shutdown for high surge current withstand capability in the case of transient fault currents
  
• Installation width: 4 TE (70 mm)
  
• Mounting: DIN rail mounting (for easy installation)
  
• Clamping cross-section:
  • Solid wire: 1.5–35 mm²
    
  • Multi-stranded: 2 x 16 mm²
    
  
  

Areas of application:

• Private applications: Perfect for protecting 3-phase devices and installations in residential buildings, especially in households with higher electricity consumption.
  
• Commercial applications: Use in offices, workshops or small production facilities where safety and residual current protection are required.
  
• Industrial applications: Optimized for applications in industrial buildings and plants that require robust residual current protection technology and additional digital functions.
  

Key features and benefits:

1. Mains voltage-independent operation: The Eaton residual current circuit breaker does not depend on a specific mains voltage, making it ideal for various applications with different voltage requirements.
   
2. Type G/A (ÖVE E 8601): With short-time delayed switching, this switch protects against transient fault currents and thus ensures increased safety when using devices with high switching currents.
   
3. Digital Features: This residual current circuit breaker offers additional digital functions that enable precise fault detection and user-friendly fault diagnosis. These digital functions provide improved control and monitoring of safety parameters.
   
4. High surge current resistance: Thanks to its surge current-resistant design, the residual current circuit breaker ensures reliable protection against transient overvoltages and short current peaks.
   
5. Easy installation: The switch can be easily mounted on DIN rails and is extremely compact with a mounting width of 4 modules . Flexible connection options for solid and stranded cables further simplify installation.
   
6. High switching capacity: With a rated current of 40 A and a rated residual current of 30 mA, the switch protects against dangerous fault currents as well as fire hazards and electric shocks.
   

Why choose the Eaton FRCDM-40/4/003-G/A residual current circuit breaker?

This residual current circuit breaker (RCCB) offers an advanced solution for installations that exceed standard requirements. Combining mains voltage-independent functionality with digital features, the breaker provides not only high protection against residual currents but also enhanced monitoring and control. It is ideal for all applications requiring reliable protection combined with efficiency and ease of use.

Manufacturer part number : 168648
Article number : VER0870

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Switzerland: flat rate €25.00

Returns: You can cancel your purchase within 14 days of receipt and then return the products to us. Please note that for sustainability reasons and a fair pricing philosophy, we only cover return shipping costs in the case of a defect or warranty claim.

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