FAL34050 - 50 Amp Circuit Breaker

FAL34050 - 50 Amp Circuit Breaker

When you’re managing heavy industrial or commercial electrical systems and seeking top-tier protection, the FAL34050 circuit breaker delivers. This premium 3-pole, 50 Amp unit is rated for 480 V operation and offers dependable thermal-magnetic trip technology to safeguard your circuits from both overloads and short-circuit events. It’s engineered for environments where reliable performance and long-term safety are non-negotiable.

Key Features and Benefits

• Advanced thermal-magnetic trip unit: Combines long-time (overload) and instantaneous (short-circuit) protection in one compact device, so you get accurate response under fault conditions without unnecessary nuisance trips.
• High interrupting capacity: Capable of interrupting fault currents of 18 kA at 480 V AC and 25 kA at 240 V AC, meaning it handles significant fault energy safely.
• Eco-responsible build: Carries the Green Premium label, and complies with RoHS and REACh restrictions on hazardous substances — aligning your equipment choice with environmental care.
• Compact yet rugged design: Measuring approximately 6.4 in (H) × 4.5 in (W) × 4.13 in (D) and weighing around 5.03 lb (2.282 kg), the unit offers strong performance in a space-efficient footprint.
• Both line and load lugs: Simplifies wiring and installation with lug connections on both sides, offering flexibility in panel configurations.

Technical Specifications

• Rated voltage: 480 V AC (also system-rated for 480 V)
• Rated current: 50 Amps
• Number of poles: 3 (three-pole)
• Magnetic hold current: 400 A
• Magnetic tripping current: 850 A
• Electrical connection: Lugs (load side and line side)
• Physical dimensions:
  • Height: ~6.4 in (162.6 mm)
  • Width: ~4.5 in (114.3 mm)
  • Depth: ~4.13 in (104.9 mm)
• Weight: Approximately 5.03 lb (2.282 kg)

Material Compliance and Certifications

• This circuit breaker is UL Listed and CSA Certified, ensuring compliance with major safety standards.
• Additionally, it meets RoHS and REACh directives to minimize hazardous substances and is labeled Green Premium under Schneider Electric’s sustainability program.

Where It Works Best

• If you’re setting up electrical protection for HVAC systems, refrigeration equipment, motor loads, or industrial service panels, the FAL34050 shines. Its three-pole design and 50 Amp rating make it ideal for three-phase systems in commercial or light industrial settings — think air-conditioning plants, large motor control centres, factory floor power distribution, or any location where dependable circuit interruption under fault conditions matters.