HMCP250F5 - 250Amp Motor Circuit Protector

HMCP250F5 - 250Amp Motor Circuit Protector

When you’re replacing a motor circuit protector, getting the details right matters. The Eaton HMCP250F5 is a 250-amp, three-pole motor circuit protector from the Series C family, designed for Frame J-K applications. It has an adjustable magnetic trip range of 625 to 1250 amps and is rated for a maximum of 600V AC or 250V DC. Line and load terminals are included in its specified configuration.

Key Features and Benefits

• 250A rating for compatible motor protection applications
• Three-pole design for equipment requiring this configuration
• 625–1250A adjustable magnetic trip range
• Designed for Frame J-K
• Rated for up to 600V AC or 250V DC
• Part of the Series C product family
• Equipped with line and load terminals
• Published dimensions make it easier to confirm physical fit
  

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Eaton
  
• Catalog Number: HMCP250F5
  
• UPC: 786679150429
  
• Type: Motor circuit protector
  
• Product Type: Molded case circuit breaker accessory
  
• Series: Series C
  
• Amperage Rating: 250 A
  
• Frame Size: Frame J-K
  
• Poles: Three-pole
  
• Magnetic Trip Range: 625–1250 A
  
• Maximum Voltage: 600 V AC / 250 V DC
  
• Terminals: Line and load
  
• Height: 10 in
  
• Width: 4.13 in
  
• Length/Depth: 4.06 in
  
• Weight: 12.5 lb
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

The HMCP250F5 is UL Listed and CSA Certified, making its certification status easy to confirm when evaluating it for an application that requires those certifications.

Certification is only one part of selecting the correct replacement, however. The existing equipment specifications should also be checked for amperage, voltage, frame size, pole count, magnetic trip range, terminal configuration, and physical dimensions.

Where It Works Best

The HMCP250F5 makes the most sense in existing or legacy motor protection equipment that calls for its specific Series C, Frame J-K configuration. It's particularly useful in maintenance and replacement situations where the goal is to match the original component's physical and electrical characteristics.

Before installation, compare the existing device with the HMCP250F5 specifications rather than assuming two 250A devices are interchangeable.