MCCB LS EBS203C-200A-3P

EBS203C-200A-3P is a 3-pole, 200A rated earth-leakage disyuntor de caja moldeada (MCCB/ELCB) fabricado por LS Electric (anteriormente LS Sistemas Industriales / LG Sistemas Industriales). It provides overcurrent, short-circuit and earth-leakage protection for three-phase electrical circuits.

📌 Model Explanation

EBS203C: EBS series earth-leakage MCCB; 200 = tamaño del marco (DE), 3 = number of poles (3PAG), C = thermal-magnetic trip type (MT).

200A: Corriente operativa nominal 200 amperes.

3PAG: 3 polos, suitable for three-phase three-wire systems.

⚙️ Key Specifications

🛠️ Applications & Compatibilidad

Aplicaciones típicas: Distribución de energía industrial, production line equipment, power and lighting circuits, suitable for three-phase applications requiring reliable earth-leakage and short-circuit protection.

Recommendation: Can be used with Meta-MEC series products for selective protection and coordination to improve system reliability.

🔄 Equivalent & Series Models

Misma serie: EBS203C-100A/125A/150A/175A, EBS204C (4-polo), etc..

Alternative references: ABB Tmax series, Schneider NSX series, Chint NM8L series and other equivalent earth-leakage MCCBs. Breaking capacity and mounting dimensions must be matched.

📦 Supply & Procurement

Marca: LS Electrico (LSIS), originally manufactured in South Korea.

Purchasing channels: Authorized LS Electric distributors in China, industrial platform www.bestcontactor.com. Typical price is around one thousand RMB; negotiable for bulk orders.

The core difference between EBS203C-200A-3P and EBS203C-200A-4P (modelo estándar: EBS204C-200A) lies in the number of poles and the control method of the neutral (norte) conductor, which directly affects wiring, protection scope and application scenarios.

1. Structural Differences

EBS203C-200A-3P (3-polo)

Estructura: 3 line/incoming terminals, controlling only L1, L2, L3 (three-phase live conductors).

Neutral (norte): Does not pass through the breaker; directly connected.

Protección: Provides overload, short-circuit and earth-leakage protection only for three-phase live conductors.

EBS204C-200A-4P (4-polo)

Estructura: 4 line/incoming terminals, controlling L1, L2, L3 + norte (three-phase live conductors + neutral).

Neutral (norte): Passes through the breaker and switches simultaneously with phase conductors.

Protección: Protects three-phase live conductors + neutral and can disconnect a faulty neutral line.

1. Comparación de parámetros clave

III. Functional & Safety Differences

1. Switching range

3PAG: Switches phases only. Neutral remains live, posing electric shock risk during maintenance.

4PAG: Switches both phases and neutral. Fully isolates power, safer and compliant with standards.

2. Earth-leakage protection effectiveness

3PAG: Only detects three-phase current imbalance. Cannot protect against neutral faults (p.ej., neutral-to-earth short circuit).

4PAG: Monitors total current of four poles (L1-L2-L3-N), trips on neutral leakage for complete protection.

3. System compatibility

3PAG: Suitable for pure three-phase loads (motores, zapatillas) with no single-phase loads and no neutral in the panel.

4PAG: Suitable for mixed three-phase + single-phase systems (comercial, industrial, distribución del edificio); neutral disconnection required for safety.

1. Guía de selección

Choose 3P (EBS203C):

Loads are pure three-phase motors, compresores, calentadores, etc., with no 220V single-phase circuits.

Neutral in the distribution box does not pass through this breaker; space is limited.

Choose 4P (EBS204C):

System is TN-S / TN-C-S (separate N and PE conductors).

Circuit supplies single-phase loads (iluminación, enchufes, circuitos de control); neutral must be switched.

Required by safety standards (mantenimiento, earth-leakage protection, earthing systems).

Resumen

3P = space-saving, cost-effective → dedicated for three-phase power

4P = safer, more complete → required for mixed power distribution

LS Electric EBS Series Earth-Leakage MCCBs (ELCB): Lista de modelos & Cross-Brand Cross-Reference

1. EBS Series Model System & Full List

Core features of EBS series: Earth-leakage molded case circuit breakers on LS Electric’s (formerly LS / LG Sistemas Industriales) Metasol platform, with built-in earth-leakage protection modules, proporcionando triple protección contra sobrecarga, short-circuit and residual current (fuga a tierra) for low-voltage distribution systems.

1. Convención de nomenclatura de modelos

EBS □□□ – □□□A – □P

EBS: código de serie (earth-leakage MCCB)

1primer dígito: Tamaño del marco (5=50AF, 10=100AF, 20=200AF, 40=400AF)

2segundo dígito: Número de polos (3=3P, 4=4P)

3rd letter: Clase de capacidad de ruptura (C=estándar, S=high)

□□□A: Corriente nominal (En)

□P: Número de polos (3P/4P, consistent with 2nd digit)

2. Complete Model List by Frame Size

1) 50Marco AF (EBS53C / EBS54C)

2) 100Marco AF (EBS103C / EBS104C)

3) 200Marco AF (EBS203C / EBS204C)

4) 400Marco AF (EBS403C / EBS404C)

3. Earth-Leakage Parameters (Whole Series)

Corriente de funcionamiento residual (IΔn): 30mA/100mA/300mA/500mA optional (default 30mA for personal protection)

tiempo de funcionamiento: ≤0.3s (IΔn=30mA), ≤0,1 s (IΔn≥100mA)

Tipo de protección: Tipo A (C.A. + pulsating DC leakage), suitable for modern electronic loads

1. Cross-Brand Equivalent Table for EBS Series

Below are equivalent models from major brands with matching core parameters (marco, corriente nominal, polos, capacidad de ruptura) for replacement reference.

Notas clave para el reemplazo

1. Adaptación de capacidad de corte: Select alternatives with breaking capacity ≥ original EBS model to ensure short-circuit protection reliability.
2. Earth-leakage module compatibility:

ABB requires RC221/RC222 earth-leakage accessories

Schneider requires Vigi modules (incorporado / add-on)

Domestic NM8L/CDM1L have built-in earth-leakage modules, no extra parts needed

3. Comprobación de las dimensiones de montaje: Width may vary between brands (p.ej., EBS203C-200A-3P: 105milímetros; Schneider NSX250: 108milímetros), affecting panel layout.
4. Wiring type: Ensure replacement supports original mounting (fijado / complemento) y conexión (frente / cableado trasero).

III. Diferencias clave: EBS203C-200A-3P vs EBS204C-200A-4P

1. Selección & Procurement Advice
2. Selección de polos

Pure three-phase power loads (motores, compresores) → choose 3P (EBS203C)

Mixed three-phase + single-phase loads (iluminación, enchufes) → choose 4P (EBS204C) to meet safety standards

2. Earth-leakage current selection

Personal protection (circuitos de enchufe) → IΔn = 30mA

Electrical fire prevention (power/lighting mains) → IΔn = 100mA / 300mamá

3. Purchasing channels

Authorized domestic distributors, industrial e-commerce platform www.bestcontactor.com

Regular stock models: EBS53C-50A, EBS103C-100A, EBS203C-200A, EBS403C-400A, etc..