JDL36175 - 175 Amp Circuit Breaker

JDL36175 - 175 Amp Circuit Breaker

The JDL36175 Circuit Breaker, part of the PowerPacT J-Frame series, is designed to deliver high performance and dependable protection for demanding industrial and commercial electrical systems. With a 175 A current rating and a 3-pole, 600 VAC configuration, this unit offers a clear solution when you need reliable overload and short-circuit defense. Its thermal-magnetic trip mechanism responds swiftly to fault conditions, helping safeguard your infrastructure and minimise downtime. Whether you're outfitting a new installation or upgrading an existing panelboard, this breaker brings the performance and certification support that professionals expect.

Key Features and Benefits

• Advanced over-current protection: The thermal-magnetic trip unit provides dependable overload and short-circuit detection, securing your system’s longevity.
• Solid fault current handling: Rated for interrupting capacities of up to 25 kA at 240 V, 18 kA at 480 V and 14 kA at 600 V AC, plus 20 kA at 250 V DC, this breaker stands ready for real-world fault scenarios.
• Ease of installation: Unit-mount with lugs on both line and load sides allows straightforward wiring and integration into existing systems.
• Global standards compliance: Meets UL 489, CSA, IEC 60947-2 and other key certifications—ensuring acceptance in a wide variety of commercial and industrial environments.
• Responsible design: Built in compliance with RoHS / REACh directives and constructed to minimise environmental impact.

Technical Specifications

• Frame Type: PowerPacT J series
• Line Current Rating: 175 A
• Poles: 3P
• Breaker Voltage Rating: 600 V AC (50/60 Hz)
• Interrupting Capacity:
  • 25 kA @ 240 V AC
  • 18 kA @ 480 V AC
  • 14 kA @ 600 V AC
  • 20 kA @ 250 V DC
• Continuous Current Rating: 80% of nominal current rating (as per unit-mount spec)
• Mounting Mode: Unit mount with lug connections (line and load)
• Compatible Wire Sizes: AWG 4 to AWG 4/0 aluminum/copper
• Dimensions:
  • Height: approx. 7.52 in (191 mm)
  • Width: 4.12 in (105 mm)
  • Depth: 3.4 in (86 mm)
• Operating Ambient Temperature Range: –25 °C to +70 °C (–13 °F to 158 °F)
• Altitude: Suitable up to 2,000 m without de-rating; up to 5,000 m with de-rating

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Industry Standards: This breaker is engineered in accordance with major international standards to ensure safety, reliability and ease of integration.
• Certifications: Certified to UL 489, CSA, IEC 60947-2 and NOM requirements, it is suited for global applications.
• Environmental Compliance: Designed under environmentally responsible protocols, it complies with RoHS and REACh regulations and is manufactured with packaging featuring recycled content.

Where It Works Best

• Industrial manufacturing plants where high-fault current events must be safely managed.
• Commercial buildings requiring dependable protection for HVAC, motor control or lighting feeders.
• Data centres, healthcare facilities or infrastructure installations where safety and uptime are critical.
• Retrofit or panel upgrade projects: the unit-mount form and familiar footprint make this breaker a practical replacement choice.