Name: Schneider Electric GV2L20 Motor Circuit Breaker - INOSAKI
SKU: Schneider-GV2L20
Price: 120.65 USD
Availability: InStock

Technical Overview

TeSys Deca 3P magnetic motor circuit breaker (18A, 690V AC) with rotary handle, screw clamp terminals, IP20, and 50kA breaking capacity at 400/415V.

Key Features

Part of the high-reliability TeSys Deca (GV2) product range.
Dedicated magnetic-only trip technology with an instantaneous 223 A threshold.
Ergonomic rotary handle provides clear visual representation of breaker status.
Excellent breaking capacity of 50 kA Icu at 400/415 V AC conforming to IEC 60947-2.
Flexible mounting options on a standard 35 mm DIN rail or direct panel mounting via M4 screws.
Robust electrical connection via durable, multi-standard screw clamp terminals.

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Poles Description	3P
Network Type	AC
Network Frequency	50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2
Control Type	Rotary handle
Rated Operational Voltage [Ue]	690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2
Rated Current [In]	18 A
Magnetic Tripping Current	223 A
Motor Power kW	7.5 kW at 400/415 V AC, 9 kW at 500 V AC, 15 kW at 690 V AC
Breaking Capacity	50 kA Icu at 400/415 V AC, 20 kA Icu at 440 V AC, 10 kA Icu at 500 V AC, 4 kA Icu at 690 V AC
IP Degree of Protection	IP20 conforming to IEC 60529
Tightening Torque	1.7 N.m on screw clamp terminals
Operating Ambient Temperature	-20...60 °C
Electrical Durability	100,000 cycles for AC-3 at 415 V
Mechanical Durability	100,000 cycles
Physical Weight (kg)	0.33
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	9.7 x 4.5 x 8.9

Industrial Applications

1. Short-Circuit Protection in Multi-Motor Control Panels (MCCs)

The GV2L20 acts as the dedicated magnetic short-circuit protective component in a three-component starter system (combining a GV2L20 breaker, an LC1D contactor, and a TeSys LRD thermal overload relay) for conveyor or high-inertia industrial motors.

Problem Solved

Standard combined thermal-magnetic breakers can undergo nuisance trips during high-inertia motor startups. Utilizing the magnetic-only GV2L20 separates thermal and magnetic curves, allowing engineers to configure a custom Class 20 thermal overload relay for slow starts while keeping robust, high-speed magnetic trip protection up to 50 kA.

Magnetic-Only ProtectionShort-Circuit ProtectionType 2 CoordinationMotor Control CenterConveyor Motors

2. Dedicated Magnetic Fault Isolation for Water Submersible Pumps

Installed inside centralized outdoor pump control panels, the GV2L20 protects 3-phase submersible pump motors rated up to 7.5 kW at 400/415 V. It provides instantaneous isolating action during terminal or winding short-circuits.

Problem Solved

Deep-well pumps experience severe inductive inrush currents that can degrade standard miniature circuit breakers over time. The GV2L20's high 223 A magnetic trip point prevents nuisance tripping during starting phases, while its IP20-rated, DIN-rail friendly housing easily integrates into industrial pump enclosures.

Submersible PumpsHigh Inrush ToleranceIP20 Protection DIN Rail MountingFault Isolation

3. HVAC Ventilation Fan Motor Protection in Industrial Facilities

Protects industrial ventilation fan motor arrays against massive fault currents up to 50 kA at 400/415 V AC. Maintained inside the plant's main control cabinet, it offers simple local diagnostic capability via its manual rotary toggle.

Problem Solved

Unlike conventional fuses which require manual replacement and stocking of spares after a fault, the GV2L20 features a rotary handle that visually communicates a tripped state. Maintenance teams can diagnose the fault, resolve the physical issue, and reset the motor line immediately without system downtime.

HVAC Fan ProtectionRotary HandleTripped Status IndicationManual ResetScrew Clamp Terminals