BR260ST - 60 Amp Circuit Breaker

BR260ST - 60 Amp Circuit Breaker

When an electrical system needs more than standard circuit protection, the Eaton BR260ST adds the ability to disconnect power remotely when the situation calls for it. This 60 Amp, two-pole Type BR circuit breaker combines thermal-magnetic protection with a factory-installed shunt trip, allowing the breaker to be opened through an external control signal. That's why it's commonly found in systems tied to emergency stop controls, fire alarm interfaces, building automation equipment, machinery controls, and other installations where remote shutdown capability is part of the design.

The BR260ST accepts #8–1/0 AWG copper or aluminum conductors and carries a 10 kAIC interrupting rating. In many commercial and industrial settings, a shunt trip breaker is specified because a safety system, control panel, or code requirement calls for the ability to disconnect power remotely. When that's the case, matching the correct breaker series, amperage rating, and shunt trip configuration is an important part of the installation.

You'll find the BR260ST in commercial buildings, manufacturing facilities, schools, healthcare environments, apartment complexes, mechanical rooms, pump systems, and equipment control panels. Like many Eaton BR breakers that remain in service for years, the BR260ST is designed for continued operation when installed and used within its intended ratings.

Key Features and Benefits

• 60 Amp current rating
• Two-pole configuration for 120/240V applications
• Factory-installed shunt trip for remote breaker operation
• Thermal-magnetic protection against overloads and short circuits
• Common-trip design disconnects both poles simultaneously
• Plug-on installation for compatible Eaton Type BR loadcenters
• 10 kAIC interrupting rating
• Accepts #8–1/0 AWG copper or aluminum conductors
• Suitable for emergency shutdown and remote disconnect applications
• Designed for commercial, industrial, and residential systems requiring remote tripping capability
  

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Eaton
  
• Catalog Number: BR260ST
  
• UPC: 786676000369
  
• Product Type: Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker with Shunt Trip
  
• Series: Type BR
  
• Amperage Rating: 60A
  
• Voltage Rating: 120/240 VAC
  
• Number of Poles: 2
  
• Trip Type: Common Trip
  
• Special Feature: Integrated Shunt Trip
  
• Circuit Breaker Type: BR
  
• Mounting Method: Plug-On
  
• Interrupt Rating: 10 kAIC
  
• Compatible Loadcenters: Eaton Type BR Loadcenters
  
• Wire Size Compatibility: #8–1/0 AWG Copper/Aluminum
  
• Dimensions:
  • Depth: 3.25 in.
  • Width: 3 in.
  • Height: 3 in.
• Weight: 1 lb
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• UL 489 Listed
• Federal Specifications Classification W-C375
• Manufactured to Eaton Type BR performance specifications
• Intended for installation in compatible Eaton Type BR loadcenters
  

Where It Works Best

• The Eaton BR260ST is commonly used in electrical systems where both circuit protection and remote tripping capability are required. Typical applications include HVAC systems, commercial buildings, manufacturing facilities, pump controls, machinery disconnect circuits, emergency power-off systems, fire alarm interface installations, building automation systems, and industrial control panels. It is also frequently used during equipment upgrades and maintenance projects where a Type BR shunt trip breaker is specified to match existing Eaton BR equipment and panel requirements.