LH36200 - 200 Amp Circuit Breaker

LH36200 - 200 Amp Circuit Breaker

The LH36200 circuit breaker from Schneider Electric is built to deliver dependable protection in demanding commercial and industrial installations. With a 200 A rating across three poles, it handles high power loads with ease. Its dual-voltage compatibility—600 VAC and 250 VDC—makes it flexible for a wide range of system architectures. Using a thermal-magnetic trip unit design, the LH36200 responds quickly and accurately to overloads or short circuits, keeping your circuits safe and reliable. The I-Line plug-in connection simplifies installation and maintenance, reducing downtime and making integration smoother.

Key Features and Benefits

• High Ampacity (200 A, 3-pole): Ideal for heavy load circuits in industrial environments.
• Dual-Voltage Capable: Supports 600 VAC and 250 VDC systems, giving you design flexibility.
• Strong Fault Interruption: Capable of interrupting up to 22 kA at 600 VAC, and 50 kA at 250 VDC, giving excellent protection against electrical faults.
• Thermal-Magnetic Trip Unit: Precisely detects and clears overloads and short circuits, improving safety and avoiding nuisance trips.
• I-Line Plug-In Mounting: Enables fast installation, easy removal, and minimal wiring complexity with load-side lugs.
• H-Code Breaking Classification: Suitable for circuits requiring higher interrupting capacity for fault conditions.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Molded-case circuit breaker
  
• Trip Unit: Thermal-magnetic
  
• Line Rated Current: 200 A
  
• Poles: 3
  
• Breaking Capacity Code: H
  
• Interrupting Capacity:
  • 22 kA at 600 VAC
  • 50 kA at 250 VDC
• Magnetic Hold Current: 1,000 A
  
• Magnetic Trip Current: 2,000 A
  
• Mounting / Connection: I-Line (plug-in) / Load-side lugs
  
• Terminal Identifier: AL400LA
  
• Dimensions (HxWxD):
  • 12.5 in × 6 in × 4 in (317.5 mm × 152.4 mm × 101.6 mm)
• Weight: ~17.97 lb (8.15 kg)
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Environmental Compliance: This breaker is designed with environmental responsibility in mind. It is RoHS and REACh compliant, free of mercury and PVC, and partly constructed using halogen-free plastics—minimizing its ecological footprint.
• Certifications: It also holds UL and CSA certifications, ensuring adherence to trusted safety standards.
  

Where It Works Best

• The LH36200 is a top pick for demanding commercial and industrial power distribution applications. It’s well suited for use in HVAC systems, process plants, manufacturing facilities, or whenever high current protection is needed. The HACR rating further supports its role in heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration circuits. Whether you're upgrading an aging panel or building a new distribution system from scratch, this breaker gives you dependable operation, simplified installation, and built-in safety compliance.