LS EBS203C-200A-3P MCCB

EBS203C-200A-3P is a 3-pole, 200A rated earth-leakage disjoncteur à boîtier moulé (MCCB/ELCB) fabriqué par LS Électrique (anciennement LS Systèmes Industriels / Systèmes industriels LG). It provides overcurrent, short-circuit and earth-leakage protection for three-phase electrical circuits.

📌 Model Explanation

EBS203C: EBS series earth-leakage MCCB; 200 = taille du cadre (DE), 3 = number of poles (3P.), C = thermal-magnetic trip type (MT).

200UN: Courant de fonctionnement nominal 200 ampères.

3P.: 3 poteaux, suitable for three-phase three-wire systems.

⚙️ Key Specifications

🛠️ Applications & Compatibilité

Typical applications: Distribution d'énergie industrielle, production line equipment, power and lighting circuits, suitable for three-phase applications requiring reliable earth-leakage and short-circuit protection.

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

🔄 Equivalent & Modèles de série

Same series: EBS203C-100A/125A/150A/175A, EBS204C (4-pôle), 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

Marque: LS Électrique (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 (modèle standard: EBS204C-200A) lies in the number of poles and the control method of the neutral (N) conductor, which directly affects wiring, protection scope and application scenarios.

1. Structural Differences

EBS203C-200A-3P (3-pôle)

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

Neutre (N): Does not pass through the breaker; directly connected.

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

EBS204C-200A-4P (4-pôle)

Structure: 4 line/incoming terminals, controlling L1, L2, L3 + N (three-phase live conductors + neutre).

Neutre (N): Passes through the breaker and switches simultaneously with phase conductors.

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

1. Comparaison des paramètres clés

III. Functional & Safety Differences

1. Switching range

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

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

2. Earth-leakage protection effectiveness

3P.: Only detects three-phase current imbalance. Cannot protect against neutral faults (par ex., neutral-to-earth short circuit).

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

3. System compatibility

3P.: Suitable for pure three-phase loads (moteurs, pompes) with no single-phase loads and no neutral in the panel.

4P.: Suitable for mixed three-phase + single-phase systems (commercial, industriel, répartition des bâtiments); neutral disconnection required for safety.

1. Guide de sélection

Choose 3P (EBS203C):

Loads are pure three-phase motors, compresseurs, radiateurs, 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 (éclairage, prises, control circuits); neutral must be switched.

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

Résumé

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): Liste des modèles & 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 / Systèmes industriels LG) Metasol platform, with built-in earth-leakage protection modules, offrant une triple protection contre les surcharges, short-circuit and residual current (fuite à la terre) for low-voltage distribution systems.

1. Convention de dénomination des modèles

EBS □□□ – □□□A – □P

EBS: Code de série (earth-leakage MCCB)

1st digit: Taille du cadre (5=50AF, 10=100AF, 20=200AF, 40=400AF)

2nd digit: Nombre de pôles (3=3P, 4=4P)

3rd letter: Classe de pouvoir de coupure (C=standard, S=high)

□□□A: Courant nominal (Dans)

□P: Nombre de pôles (3P/4P, consistent with 2nd digit)

2. Complete Model List by Frame Size

1) 50AF Frame (EBS53C / EBS54C)

2) 100AF Frame (EBS103C / EBS104C)

3) 200AF Frame (EBS203C / EBS204C)

4) 400AF Frame (EBS403C / EBS404C)

3. Earth-Leakage Parameters (Whole Series)

Courant de fonctionnement résiduel (JeΔn): 30mA/100mA/300mA/500mA optional (default 30mA for personal protection)

Temps de fonctionnement: ≤0,3s (IΔn=30mA), ≤0,1 s (IΔn≥100mA)

Mode de protection: Type A (CA + fuite CC pulsée), suitable for modern electronic loads

1. Cross-Brand Equivalent Table for EBS Series

Below are equivalent models from major brands with matching core parameters (cadre, courant nominal, poteaux, pouvoir de coupure) for replacement reference.

Notes clés pour le remplacement

1. Adaptation du pouvoir de coupure: 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 (built-in / add-on)

Domestic NM8L/CDM1L have built-in earth-leakage modules, aucune pièce supplémentaire n'est nécessaire

3. Vérification des dimensions de montage: Width may vary between brands (par ex., EBS203C-200A-3P: 105mm; Schneider NSX250: 108mm), affecting panel layout.
4. Type de câblage: Ensure replacement supports original mounting (fixé / plug-in) and connection (devant / rear wiring).

III. Différences clés: EBS203C-200A-3P vs EBS204C-200A-4P

1. Sélection & Conseils en matière d'approvisionnement
2. Pole selection

Pure three-phase power loads (moteurs, compresseurs) → choose 3P (EBS203C)

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

2. Earth-leakage current selection

Protection personnelle (circuits de prise) → IΔn = 30mA

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

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..