Eaton PKZM01-1.6 Motor Protective Circuit Breaker 1.0 – 1.6 AMP

Eaton PKZM01-1.6 Motor Protective Circuit Breaker 1.0 – 1.6 AMP

Introducing the Eaton Motor Protection Circuit Breaker – PKZM0 Series

Eaton presents the cutting-edge Motor Protection Circuit Breaker from their PKZM0 Series, a reliable and robust solution tailored to meet all your motor protection needs. Safeguarding your vital equipment from electrical faults such as overloads, high voltages, short circuits, and relay shutdowns, this circuit breaker is engineered to ensure uninterrupted operations and minimise downtime, thereby boosting your business’s productivity.

Designed to act as a reliable intermediary between your devices, the Eaton Motor Protection Circuit Breaker offers unparalleled protection, making it a crucial component in today’s infrastructures. Vital systems like heating, ventilation, and cooling, which are critical for smooth business operations, are powered by motors, making the protection against overcurrent’s and thermal overloads more crucial than ever.

Key Features & Advantages:

Innovative Manual Operation: The Motor Protection Circuit Breaker features a user-friendly manually-actuated mechanism, enhancing ease of operation and control. The rotating handle with a clear switch position (ON and OFF) ensures quick and efficient handling.

Space-saving Design: Designed for DIN-rail mounting, the Motor Protection Circuit Breaker from Eaton perfectly complements the xStart family of control gear products, offering a space-saving and organised setup.

Wide Range of Voltage Compatibility: With a rated operating voltage of 690Vac, this circuit breaker is equipped to handle demanding applications that require high supply voltage.

Tailored Motor Protection: The PKZM0 Series is crafted to be compatible with the DIL contactor series, making it an ideal choice for configuring motor starters and combinations with ease.

Versatility in Breaking Capacity: The Motor Protection Circuit Breaker is available in various models with short circuit breaking capacities rated up to 150 kA for up to 12 A, and 50 kA for up to 32 A, ensuring it caters to a wide range of industrial needs.

Swift Installation & Customisation: The circuit breaker comes with a range of accessories, including auxiliary contacts, trip indicating auxiliary contacts, voltage release, and shunt trips, which can be installed effortlessly without the need for tools, significantly reducing installation time.

Eaton Motor Protection Circuit Breaker, 690 V AC, 3 Poles – PKZM01 Series

The PKZM01 Circuit Breaker from Eaton offers unparalleled motor protection, ensuring the safety of your motors against overload and short circuits, all while serving as a reliable on/off switch. Designed for versatility, it caters to motors with a current rating of up to 1 A. With its high breaking capacity of 60 kA, you can rest assured that both you and your equipment will remain protected in case of a high current surge. This all-in-one solution is an excellent fit for various applications, including automation and process-control engineering.

Key Features:

Safety Isolator Switch: The PKZM01 Circuit Breaker is equipped with a built-in isolator switch, providing a safe and straightforward maintenance process.

Enhanced Protection: Featuring three poles, this circuit breaker maximises the range of protection, ensuring comprehensive safeguarding of your motors.

Compact & Space-Saving: The circuit breaker’s compact dimensions of 93 mm (length) x 45 mm (width) x 76 mm (depth) allow for easy installation in tight spaces, optimising your setup’s layout.

Robust Design: With a broad operating temperature range of -25°C to +40°C, the PKZM01 is suitable for deployment in even the harshest industrial environments.

What Causes Motor Overload?

Motor overloads can be attributed to various factors, including mechanical jams, frequent starts, and excessive starting times, leading to an overheated motor that draws higher current than intended. The Motor Protection Circuit Breaker from Eaton acts as an effective shield against such issues, ensuring smooth and efficient motor operations in all scenarios.