BJA36020 - 20Amp Circuit Breaker

BJA36020 - 20Amp Circuit Breaker

The BJA36020 PowerPacT B-Frame Circuit Breaker offers industry-leading reliability and safety in a compact and efficient design. Engineered by Schneider Electric, this three-pole, thermal-magnetic circuit breaker delivers a breaking capacity of 25kA at 600Y/347VAC, ensuring robust protection for high-demand electrical systems. Its I-Line configuration, combined with an innovative dual-break rotating contact system, minimizes peak current during short-circuit faults, enhancing overall system stability.

Key Features and Benefits

• Compact and Durable Design: The BJA36020’s space-saving design simplifies installation while maintaining superior performance. Its gray, front-facing semi-transparent cover provides quick visual identification for ease of maintenance.
• Advanced Protection: Equipped with thermal-magnetic trip technology, this breaker offers reliable overcurrent protection for critical infrastructure.
• Enhanced Safety: An integral push-to-trip button ensures manual operation when needed, while the I-Line plug-on connection system simplifies secure installation.

Technical Specifications

• Rated Current: 20A
  
• Voltage Rating: Up to 600Y/347VAC (25kA) and 690VAC (IEC rated)
  
• Breaking Capacity: Up to 100kA at lower voltages, ensuring flexibility in various applications
  
• Poles: 3-pole configuration with ABC phase connection
  
• Dimensions: Height: 5.4 in, Width: 3.2 in, Depth: 3.5 in
  
• Mounting Mode: I-Line configuration with lugs on the load side

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Compliance: The BJA36020 circuit breaker complies with international standards, including UL 489, IEC 60947-2, and CSA C22.2 No. 5. Its environmentally friendly design adheres to REACh, RoHS, and WEEE regulations, making it a sustainable choice for modern installations.
• Schneider Electric Initiative: Schneider Electric’s “Use Better, Use Longer, Use Again” initiative underscores their dedication to reducing the carbon footprint, with this product achieving a total life-cycle carbon footprint of 264 kg CO2 equivalent.
  

Suitability

• Perfect for commercial, industrial, and high-demand environments, the BJA36020 circuit breaker is designed for distribution applications requiring superior thermal-magnetic protection. Its robust construction ensures a long operational life, with mechanical durability rated at 20,000 cycles and electrical durability up to 10,000 cycles at 440V. Operating reliably in temperatures ranging from -13°F to 158°F and altitudes of up to 6,561 feet without derating, this circuit breaker meets the needs of even the most demanding projects.