MCP23480 - 50Amp Motor Circuit Protector

MCP23480 - 50Amp Motor Circuit Protector

To select a replacement for your motor circuit protector, consider more than the amperage stated on the label. The MCP23480 is a 50 amp, 3-pole Type MCP motor circuit protector with a 600VAC rating that operates solely on a magnetic principle. These details give maintenance crews, electricians, and equipment owners useful specifications to compare with the protector they are replacing.

Key Features and Benefits

• The 50 Amp, 3-Pole setup provides clear electrical characteristics for comparison with the current motor circuit protector and the equipment requirements.
• The MCP23480 operates using a magnetic-only method with an instantaneous setting, as specified for this model.
• The instantaneous trip setting provides a defined trip range that you can compare with the application requirements.
• The rating is 600 volts AC, which you should verify when selecting a replacement.
• Standard aluminum alloy terminals are included; the terminal material is clearly indicated, which helps eliminate uncertainty when comparing replacement requirements.
• Solid construction means that, when properly chosen, fitted, and maintained, it suits its intended electrical application.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: MCP23480
  
• Product Type: Motor Circuit Protector
  
• Subcategory: Motor Circuit Protector
  
• Type: MCP
  
• Amperes: 50A
  
• Poles: 3
  
• Voltage Rating: 600VAC
  
• Trip Type: Magnetic Only
  
• Trip Function: Instantaneous Setting
  
• Instantaneous Trip Range: 160–480A
  
• Terminals: Standard Aluminum Alloy Terminals Included
  
• Height: 6.0 in.
  
• Width: 4.13 in.
  
• Depth: 3.38 in.
  
• Dimensions: 4.13"W x 6.00"H x 3.38"D
  
• Approx. Shipping Weight: 6.50 lbs.
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

The available specifications indicate that the MCP23480 has standard aluminum alloy terminals; since no further details on the terminal material or composition are provided, it would be inappropriate to assume other material properties.

Where It Works Best

The MCP23480 motor circuit protector is a suitable replacement for existing or obsolete electrical equipment that requires a 50 amp, 3-pole Type MCP protector with a 600VAC rating, magnetic-only operation, and an instantaneous trip current range of 160 to 480A.