MCP23480RC - 50Amp Motor Circuit Protector

MCP23480RC - 50Amp Motor Circuit Protector

The MCP23480RC is a 50 amp, 3-pole Type MCP motor circuit protector designed for applications where the electrical ratings, trip characteristics, terminals, and physical size must match your existing equipment. It is rated 600VAC and operates solely on a magnetic principle, with an instantaneous trip current range of 160 to 480 amps. This MCP23480RC model has non-aluminum terminals, so take care when comparing it with the protector currently in use.

Key Features and Benefits

• In the 50A, 3-Pole configuration, clearly defined ratings are provided for comparison with an existing MCP installation.
• The MCP23480RC uses only a magnetic method, so its replacement specification is simple.
• The instantaneous setting has a trip range from 160 to 480 amps.
• The device has a 600VAC rating and is suitable for use where a motor circuit protector with a 600VAC rating is required, provided the other specifications also match.
• The terminals included here are not aluminum, which matters when you are looking at an existing installation.
• 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: MCP23480RC
  
• 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 specifications indicate that the MCP23480RC has terminals that are not made of aluminum. The exact terminal material or alloy is not specified, so it would be incorrect to state a specific composition beyond the designation that they are non-aluminum.

Where It Works Best

The MCP23480RC motor circuit protector is a suitable replacement for existing or obsolete electrical equipment that requires a 50A, 3-pole Type MCP unit with magnetic-only operation, matches the given 600VAC rating, has an instantaneous trip range of 160 to 480A, and features a non-aluminum terminal arrangement.