FAL3601513M - 15 Amp Motor Circuit Protector

FAL3601513M - 15 Amp Motor Circuit Protector

The FAL3601513M 15 Amp Motor Circuit Protector from Square D is engineered to give your industrial or commercial motor a dependable layer of protection — combining high-fault-current handling with responsive trip mechanisms. Whether you’re operating in a heavy-duty manufacturing environment or managing a complex distribution board, this unit meets tough demands while offering ease of installation and long-term reliability.

Key Features and Benefits

• High interrupting ratings: 18 kA at 480 V AC and 25 kA at 240 V AC help safeguard your equipment against severe short-circuit events in fault-current heavy systems.
• Thermal-magnetic trip unit: Offers dual protections — the thermal portion guards against sustained overloads, while the magnetic unit reacts instantly to short-circuit conditions — keeping your motor and distribution network safe.
• Compact footprint: Sized to fit in space-constrained panels, switchboards or equipment racks without compromising on protection capability.
• Tough construction: Built with quality materials designed for rough environments, this protector gives you dependable performance day after day.
• Adjustable trip range (600% to 2300%): Gives you flexibility to match the unit to your motor’s starting profile and operating conditions.

Technical Specifications

• Poles: 3
  
• Amperage: 15 A
  
• Interrupting Capacity:
  • 18 kA at 480 V AC
  • 25 kA at 240 V AC
• Frame Type: FAL
  
• Dimensions:
  • Width: 4.50″
  • Length: 6.00″
  • Depth: 3.13″
• Shipping Weight: approx. 6.50 lbs
  
• Adjustable Trip Range: 600 % – 2300 %
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• UL 489 standard: Meets UL 489 standard, ensuring it satisfies recognized safety and performance criteria for circuit protection devices.
• RoHS compliant: Constructed using non-toxic materials consistent with environmental directives.
  

Where It Works Best

• Perfect for industrial panels, motor control centers, and commercial switchgear where reliable motor protection is non-negotiable. If you’re running equipment in factories, food-processing plants, HVAC systems, or other high-demand settings, this motor circuit protector is ideal. Its high interrupting rating means it’s well suited when fault current levels are elevated, and the adjustable trip range lets you configure for your motor’s start-up characteristics and expected loads.