MCP23480C - 50Amp Motor Circuit Protector

MCP23480C - 50Amp Motor Circuit Protector

When you're replacing the MCP23480C, start with key details such as 50 amps, three poles, 600VAC, and magnetic operation only. This motor circuit protector has an instantaneous setting with a rated trip current range of 160 to 480 amps and non-aluminum terminals. All the other application requirements—including voltage, amperage, number of poles, trip characteristics, terminals, and dimensions—must correspond. Only when these factors match can the MCP23480C be regarded as a viable form, fit, and function replacement for compatible equipment. The MCP23480C's robust construction ensures it will last if properly selected, installed, and maintained.

Key Features and Benefits

• The 50 Amp, 3-Pole MCP makes it easy to compare the MCP23480C with the current protector since the current rating and number of poles are clearly specified.
• This model uses a magnetic-only trip arrangement with an instantaneous setting.
• The instantaneous trip setting is a specific trip characteristic that should match the intended application's requirements.
• The rating is 600 volts AC: this makes the voltage clear for component replacement and compatibility checks.
• The terminals are not made of aluminum: this model has non-aluminum terminals, which is an important point to consider when matching it with an existing device.
• Solid construction suits the electrical application for which it was designed, so long as it is properly selected, installed, and maintained.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: MCP23480C
  
• 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: Non-Aluminum 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 product information indicates that the MCP23480C has non-aluminum terminals; however, the exact terminal material is not specified, so it would be inaccurate to assign a particular metal or composition without further documentation.

Where It Works Best

The MCP23480C motor circuit protector is best suited for existing or obsolete equipment that requires a 50 amp, 3-pole Type MCP device with a 600VAC rating, magnetic-only operation, and an instantaneous trip current range of 160 to 480 amps; the application must also match the supplied non-aluminum terminal configuration.