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Schneider Electric GV3ME40

TeSys GV3 motor circuit breaker, 25 to 40 A

Schneider Electric

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Schneider Electric GV3ME40 is a TeSys GV3-ME thermal-magnetic motor circuit breaker with a 25 to 40 A thermal setting range, push-button control and screw clamp terminals.

Manufacturer
Schneider Electric
Manufacturer part no.
GV3ME40
Product family
TeSys GV2 and GV3 Motor Circuit Breakers
Type
Motor protection circuit breaker
Category
Contactors and relays › Motor protection circuit breakers
Lifecycle
Discontinued
OEM successor
Not stated
Technical datasheet
Data sheet

Technical specifications

Manufacturer
Schneider Electric
Manufacturer part no.
GV3ME40
Type
Motor protection circuit breaker
Application
Motor protection
Used with
Three-pole AC motor circuits
Range
TeSys
Product name
TeSys GV3
Product or component type
Circuit breaker
Device short name
thermal magnetic circuit breaker
Device application
Motor
Poles description
3P
Network type
AC
Control type
Push-button
Motor power kW
15 kW at 400...415 V AC 50/60 Hz; 18.5 kW at 400...415 V AC 50/60 Hz; 22 kW at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz; 18.5 kW at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz; 22 kW at 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz; 30 kW at 660...690 V AC 50/60 Hz
Trip unit technology
Thermal-magnetic
Utilisation category
Category A conforming to IEC 60947-2; AC-3 conforming to IEC 60947-4-1
Connections - terminals
Power circuit: screw clamp terminal 1 cable(s) 2.5…35 mm²solid; Power circuit: screw clamp terminal 1 cable(s) 2.5 mm²flexible without cable end; Power circuit: screw clamp terminal 2 cable(s) 16 mm²flexible with cable end
Network frequency
50/60 Hz
Mounting mode
Fixed
Mounting support
Plate; Rail
Mounting position
Vertical; Horizontal
Thermal protection adjustment range
25…40 A conforming to IEC 60947-4-1
Phase failure sensitivity
Yes conforming to IEC 60947-4-1 § 7-2-1-5-2
[Ue] rated operational voltage
690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2; 600 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to UL 508; 600 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to CSA C22.2 No 14
[Ui] rated insulation voltage
690 V conforming to IEC 60947-2
[Ith] conventional free air thermal current
40 A conforming to IEC 60947-4-1
[Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage
6 kV conforming to IEC 60947-2
Power dissipation per pole
8 W
Mechanical durability
30000 cycles
Electrical durability
30000 cycles for AC-3 at 440 V In/2
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Maximum number of switchings
25 cyc/h
Rated duty
Continuous conforming to IEC 60947-4-1
Tightening torque
5 N.m - on EverLink BTR screw connectors - cable 2.5…16 mm²; 5 N.m - on EverLink BTR screw connectors - cable 2.5…3.5 mm²
Breaking capacity
100 kA Icu at 230...240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2; 15 kA Icu at 400...415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2; 10 kA Icu at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2; 4 kA Icu at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2; 2 kA Icu at 690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2
[Ics] rated service short-circuit breaking capacity
100 % at 230...240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2; 50 % at 400...415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2; 60 % at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2; 100 % at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2; 100 % at 690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2
Height
120 mm
Width
61 mm
Depth
113 mm
Net weight
0.7 kg
Standards
IEC 60947-2; IEC 60947-4-1; BS EN; DIN EN 60947-2; DIN EN 60947-4-1; EN 60947-2; EN 60947-4-1; NF EN
Product certifications
UL; CSA; LROS (Lloyds register of shipping)
Protective treatment
TC
IP degree of protection
IP20 conforming to IEC 60529 (open mounted); IP55 conforming to IEC 60529 (in enclosure)
Shock resistance
22 gn 20 ms conforming to IEC 60068-2-27
Vibration resistance
2.5 gn (f= 0…25 Hz) conforming to IEC 60068-2-6
Ambient air temperature for operation
-20…40 °C in enclosure; -20…60 °C open mounted
Ambient air temperature for storage
-40…80 °C
Fire resistance
960 °C conforming to IEC 60695-2-1
Operating altitude
<= 3000 m
Resistance to mechanical impact
0.5 J

Technical documents (1)

Key features

  • Thermal protection adjustable from 25 to 40 A
  • Thermal-magnetic trip unit
  • Phase failure sensitivity
  • Breaking capacity 15 kA Icu at 400...415 V
  • Rail or plate mounting

About the Schneider Electric GV3ME40

The Schneider Electric GV3ME40 is a three-pole motor circuit breaker from the TeSys GV3 range, with a thermal protection setting range of 25…40 A; the GV3ME breakers differ by this setting range. Schneider Electric gives it a thermal-magnetic trip unit, push-button control and a breaking capacity of 15 kA Icu at 400...415 V, for motors of 15 kW and 18.5 kW at 400...415 V. Schneider Electric lists it as discontinued without giving a date.

What is the GV3ME40 used for?

The GV3ME40 isolates a three-phase motor circuit and protects the motor against overload, short circuit and phase failure.

Lifecycle and successor

Discontinued.

Before you order

What to photograph or confirm so the right unit is quoted.

Check the reference GV3ME40 on the breaker's rating label, with its product version. Send us a photo of the label and we will confirm the details before quoting.

Other parts in the Schneider Electric TeSys GV2 and GV3 motor circuit breakers family

Listed for reference. They differ from the GV3ME40 in rating, supply, interface or function and are not interchangeable with it unless Schneider Electric says so. Match the part number on your unit.

ProductTypeLifecycleQty AvailablePriceAction
Schneider Electric GV3ME20TeSys GV3 motor circuit breaker, 10 to 16 AMotor protection circuit breakerDiscontinuedOn requestOn requestView

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