BGA36070 - 70Amp Circuit Breaker

BGA36070 - 70Amp Circuit Breaker

Optimize your electrical systems with the Schneider Electric BGA36070 PowerPacT B Circuit Breaker, a premium solution designed for efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Engineered to deliver robust thermal-magnetic circuit protection, this compact yet powerful 70-amp, 3-pole circuit breaker offers a breaking capacity of 18kA at 600Y/347VAC, ensuring reliable performance in demanding environments. Its innovative dual-break rotating contacts minimize peak current during short circuit faults, enhancing overall system safety.

Key Features and Benefits

• Compact Design: Combines high-performance thermal-magnetic protection in a space-saving format.
• Enhanced Safety: Equipped with an integral push-to-trip button for manual operation and green auxiliary contact flags for clear status indication.
• Wide Compatibility: Supports I-Line terminations on the line side and mechanical lugs on the load side, ensuring ease of installation in diverse configurations.
• Durability: Rated for 20,000 mechanical and 10,000 electrical cycles, guaranteeing long-lasting performance.
• Eco-Friendly Design: Manufactured with recycled packaging materials and compliant with RoHS and REACh regulations for reduced environmental impact.
  

Technical Specifications

• Rated Current: 70A
  
• Poles: 3
  
• Voltage Capacity: Rated operational voltage of 525V AC and impulse withstand voltage of 8kV.
  
• Breaking Capacity:
  
• 18kA at 600Y/347VAC (UL 489)
• 65kA at 240VAC
• 35kA at 480VAC
• 20kA at 250V DC
• Continuous Current Rating: 80%
  
• Dimensions: Height: 5.4 inches; Width: 3.2 inches; Depth: 3.5 inches
  
• Material: PVC-free construction with halogen-free components for enhanced sustainability.

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Standards Compliance: Meets UL 489, CSA C22.2, NOM, IEC 60947-2, and CE marking requirements.
• Environmental Sustainability: Adheres to Schneider Electric’s “Use Better, Use Longer, Use Again” initiative, featuring eco-friendly packaging and a carbon footprint of just 326 kg CO2 equivalent over its lifecycle.
• Safety Notices: Compliant with California Proposition 65 with warnings for DINP and DIDP exposure risks.
  

Suitability

• The Schneider Electric BGA36070 is ideal for commercial and industrial applications, including power distribution, HVAC systems, and other critical operations requiring reliable circuit protection. Its high breaking capacity and thermal-magnetic technology make it suitable for environments prone to electrical surges or short circuits, ensuring consistent performance and enhanced safety.