Schneider GV2ME08C Motor Circuit Breaker

TeSys Deca GV2ME Disjuntor do motor (MPCB), push-button operated, terminais de braçadeira de parafuso

✅ Core Technical Specifications

Poloneses: 3P

Thermal overload setting range: 2.5～4 A

Potência do motor correspondente (400V trifásico): 1.5 kW

Tensão operacional nominal Ue: 690V e, 50/60 Hz

Insulation voltage Ui: 690V; Tensão suportável de impulso Uimp: 6kV

Magnetic short-circuit trip: aprox.. 13×In ≈ 51A (proteção instantânea contra curto-circuito)

Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icu: 100kA @ 400 V

Categoria de utilização: AC-3 (for direct-on-line motor starting); built-in isolation function + proteção contra perda de fase

Controlar: Red STOP pushbutton, black START pushbutton, with TEST position

Montagem: Padrão de trilho DIN; IP20 (finger-safe on front face)

✅ Model Code Definition

GV2: TeSys GV2 motor circuit breaker series

MEU: Push-button version (rotary knob version: GV2P)

08: Current rating code, corresponding to 2.5–4A

C: China version with CCC certification

✅ Protection Functions

1. Proteção contra sobrecarga térmica: Time-delayed tripping for continuous motor overload & rotor bloqueado; adjustable within 2.5~4A via the setting dial
2. Magnetic short-circuit protection: Instant trip for phase-to-phase short circuit
3. Phase-loss protection: Accelerated tripping when one phase is lost, preventing motor burnout
4. Built-in start/stop operation: Can be used alone for small-motor direct start, or paired with contactors for star-delta / auto-transformer starting circuits

✅ Compatible Accessories (Field-mountable)

GVAN: Contato auxiliar (1NÃO+1NC, for ON/OFF & trip status feedback)

GVAX: Contato de alarme (differentiates overload trip from short-circuit trip)

GVAD: Viagem de manobra / undervoltage trip coil

GV2AF3: Barramento, adapter & interlock module

✅ Seleção & Referência de substituição

Same-series knob variant: GV2P08C (identical thermal-magnetic curve & tripping parameters, 2.5-4A)

Alternativas domésticas: Delixi CDM6e-M, Chint NS2-25 08 (2.5~4A motor protector)

Higher frame upgrade: GV3ME series with same current rating

✅ Wiring Guidelines

Line side L1/L2/L3: Conecte a fonte de alimentação trifásica; Load side T1/T2/T3: Conecte o motor

Contatos auxiliares (se instalado): Para CLP fault feedback & pilot lamp circuits

Setting rule: Align the dial with the motor rated current on nameplate; avoid long-term setting near the upper limit of the range

✅ Solução de problemas comuns

1. Trips immediately on startup: Mostly short circuit. Verifique o enrolamento do motor & cable insulation; may also be caused by magnetic trip threshold mismatch
2. Trips after running for a period: Sobrecarga. Verify actual motor current, load condition and thermal setting; check poor heat dissipation
3. Phase-loss tripping: Check three-phase incoming voltage and loose terminal connections

✅ GV2-ME08C (Tipo de botão)

Operação: Push-button start/stop (black START, red STOP)

Intervalo atual: 2.5～4A; same tripping characteristics as GV2P08C

Características: Small panel cutout; designed for local cabinet operation; no obvious mid-position trip indication

Aplicativo: Standard domestic panel build, fãs comuns & bombas de água (most widely used model)

✅ GV2P08C (Rotary Knob Type)

Operação: Alça rotativa (knob control)

Intervalo atual: 2.5～4A (same as GV2ME08C)

Recurso principal: Clear trip mid-position; you can distinguish manual opening from fault tripping at a glance; supports external door-mounted extension handle GV2APN

Vantagens: Compliant with UL508 Type E; higher SCCR short-circuit rating; ideal for export equipment, door-mounted operation and strict safety specifications

📋 Comparison Table

Step-by-Step MPCB Selection Guide

Applicable to GV2ME / GV2P thermal-magnetic motor circuit breakers, only for three-phase asynchronous DOL motors; NOT for resistive loads, soft starters or inverter output circuits.

Etapa 1: Collect 3 key data from motor nameplate

1. Corrente nominal In (most critical)
2. Tensão nominal (typically 380/400V AC three-phase)
3. Potência nominal (only for reference; never select purely by power)

Common mistake: Two 1.5kW motors with different pole counts have different rated currents; power-only selection frequently leads to mis-setting.

Etapa 2: Select the thermal setting range (core rule)

The MPCB adjustment range must fully contain the motor rated current, preferably in the middle third of the range

Fórmula:

Lower limit of breaker range ＜ Motor rated current ＜ Upper limit of breaker range

Recomendação: Place In within 30%～70% of the total range; avoid setting near the upper end

✅ Example: Motor rated current = 3.2A

Select GV2ME08C (2.5～4A); set dial to 3.2A.

❌ If In=3.9A, it still fits but sits close to the upper limit; frequent nuisance tripping will occur under continuous heavy load.

Thermal setting principles

Continuous loads (fãs, bombas de água): Set thermal current = motor nameplate rated current

Long starting inertia (grandes fãs, trituradores): Increase to 1.05~1.1×In; never exceed 1.1×In

Frequent jogging & shock loads: Do not simply raise the setting; use a separate thermal relay + contactor combination instead

Viagem termal: Sobrecarga, rotor bloqueado & proteção contra perda de fase (time-delayed);

Viagem magnética: Fixed non-adjustable short-circuit protection (13× upper range value, instantâneo).

Etapa 3: Choose operation type (Botão / Botão)

GV2MExxC (push-button, por exemplo. GV2-ME08C): Baixo custo, local cabinet operation, no clear trip mid-position

GV2Pxx (botão rotativo): Visible trip mid-position; add external door handle; suitable for export machines & fault identification

Etapa 4: Choose terminal type

Sufixo C: Terminais de fixação de parafuso (standard for domestic projects)

Sufixo 3: Terminais de mola (no-tool fast wiring; preferred for automated panel mass production)

Etapa 5: Verifique a tensão, capacidade de interrupção & utilization category

1. Tensão nominal: Max 690V AC (400V standard)
2. Short-circuit breaking capacity Icu: Must exceed the prospective short-circuit current at the installation point

Ordinary end circuits in small control cabinets: 100kA@400V of GV2 is sufficient

Circuits close to transformers with high short-circuit current: Add upstream fuses if Icu is insufficient

3. Utilization category AC-3: Only valid for direct-on-line motor starting

❗ Not applicable: Star-delta starters, partidas suaves, inverter output terminals, Motores CC, resistive heating loads, heavy-duty reversing mechanisms.

Etapa 6: Configure accessories based on control scheme

1. Local direct start (no PLC): Use MPCB alone with built-in pushbuttons
2. Remote PLC control: MPCB only for isolation & proteção, paired with contactors; add GVAN auxiliary contacts (1NÃO+1NC) for running/fault feedback; add GVAX alarm contacts to separate overload trip from short-circuit trip

Optional extras: Shunt trip GVAD10, undervoltage trip GVAD01, interconnection busbar GV2AF3

Etapa 7: Exclude unsuitable applications

❌ Inverter output side

❌ DC motors

❌ Resistive loads (aquecedores, iluminação)

❌ Frequent forward/reverse operations (prone to false tripping; use separate thermal relays)

❌ Outdoor / corrosivo / dusty environments (must install inside an IP-rated enclosure)

Resumo de seleção rápida

1. Read motor rated current from nameplate (primary data; power is only reference)
2. Pick a GV2 model whose current range covers In, keep In away from the upper limit
3. Select operation: Push-button GV2ME / Rotary knob GV2P
4. Select terminals: Screw C / Primavera 3
5. Check short-circuit current to confirm breaking capacity is adequate
6. Add auxiliary contacts / trip contacts according to control requirements

Exemplo prático

Motor: 3-fase 400V, 1.5kW, rated current = 3.0A

Current range match: 2.5~4A → GV2ME08C

Set dial to 3.0A

Cabinet local operation without door handle → Push-button type

→ Final model: GV2-ME08C