121721

Eaton Moeller® series PKE12 Circuit-breaker, Basic device with standard knob, 12 A, Without overload releases, Screw terminals

121721 - NBF

General specifications

Product Name
Eaton Moeller® series PKE Motor-protective circuit-breaker
Catalog Number
121721
EAN
4015081195312
Product Length/Depth
101 mm
Product Height
102.5 mm
Product Width
45 mm
Product Weight
0.33 kg
Compliances
CE Marked
Certifications
UL 508
IEC 60947-4-1
EN 60947-4-1
CSA Std. C22.2 No. 14-10
VDE
CE
CSA Class No.: 3211-05
VDE 0660
CSA
CSA-C22.2 No. 60947-4-1-14
UL 60947-4-1
UL File No.: E36332
IEC/EN 60947-4-1
UL
UL Category Control No.: NLRV
CSA File No.: 165628
IEC/EN 60947

Features & Functions

Actuator type
Turn button
Features
Phase-failure sensitivity (according to IEC/EN 60947-4-1, VDE 0660 Part 102)
Fitted with:
Standard knob
Functions
Motor protection
Motor protection for heavy starting duty
Number of poles
Three-pole
Number of poles
Three-pole

General

Degree of protection
IP20
Terminals: IP00
Lifespan, electrical
50,000 operations (at 400V, AC-3)
Lifespan, mechanical
50,000 Operations (Main conducting paths)
Operating frequency
60 Operations/h
Overload release current setting - min
0 A
Overload release current setting - max
12 A
Overvoltage category
III
Pollution degree
3
Product category
Motor protective circuit breaker
Protection
Finger and back-of-hand proof, Protection against direct contact when actuated from front (EN 50274)
Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp)
6000 V AC
Suitable for
Also motors with efficiency class IE3
Temperature compensation
-5 - 40 °C to IEC/EN 60947, VDE 0660
-25 - 55 °C, Operating range

Ambient conditions, mechanical

Shock resistance
25 g, Mechanical, according to IEC/EN 60068-2-27, Half-sinusoidal shock 10 ms

Climatic environmental conditions

Ambient operating temperature - min
-25 °C
Ambient operating temperature - max
55 °C
Ambient operating temperature (enclosed) - min
25 °C
Ambient operating temperature (enclosed) - max
40 °C
Ambient storage temperature - min
40 °C
Ambient storage temperature - max
80 °C
Climatic proofing
Damp heat, constant, to IEC 60068-2-78
Damp heat, cyclic, to IEC 60068-2-30

Terminal capacities

Terminal capacity (flexible with ferrule)
1 x (1 - 6) mm², ferrule to DIN 46228
2 x (1 - 6) mm², ferrule to DIN 46228
Terminal capacity (solid)
1 x (1 - 6) mm²
2 x (1 - 6) mm²
Terminal capacity (solid/stranded AWG)
14 - 10
Stripping length (main cable)
10 mm
Tightening torque
1 Nm, Screw terminals, Control circuit cables
1.7 Nm, Screw terminals, Main cable

Electrical rating

Rated frequency - min
50 Hz
Rated frequency - max
60 Hz
Rated operational current (Ie)
12 A
Rated operational power at AC-3, 220/230 V, 50 Hz
0 kW
Rated operational power at AC-3, 380/400 V, 50 Hz
0 kW
Rated operational voltage (Ue) - min
690 V
Rated operational voltage (Ue) - max
690 V
Rated uninterrupted current (Iu)
12 A

Short-circuit rating

Short-circuit release
Basic device fixed 15.5 x Iu, Trip Blocks
± 20% tolerance, Trip blocks

Switching capacity

Switching capacity
12 A, AC-3 up to 690 V

Communication

Connection
Screw terminals

Design verification

Equipment heat dissipation, current-dependent Pvid
2.7 W
Heat dissipation capacity Pdiss
0 W
Heat dissipation per pole, current-dependent Pvid
0.9 W
Rated operational current for specified heat dissipation (In)
12 A
Static heat dissipation, non-current-dependent Pvs
0 W
10.2.2 Corrosion resistance
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.2.3.1 Verification of thermal stability of enclosures
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.2.3.2 Verification of resistance of insulating materials to normal heat
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.2.3.3 Resist. of insul. mat. to abnormal heat/fire by internal elect. effects
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.2.4 Resistance to ultra-violet (UV) radiation
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.2.5 Lifting
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.2.6 Mechanical impact
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.2.7 Inscriptions
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.3 Degree of protection of assemblies
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.4 Clearances and creepage distances
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.5 Protection against electric shock
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.6 Incorporation of switching devices and components
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.7 Internal electrical circuits and connections
Is the panel builder's responsibility.
10.8 Connections for external conductors
Is the panel builder's responsibility.
10.9.2 Power-frequency electric strength
Is the panel builder's responsibility.
10.9.3 Impulse withstand voltage
Is the panel builder's responsibility.
10.9.4 Testing of enclosures made of insulating material
Is the panel builder's responsibility.
10.10 Temperature rise
The panel builder is responsible for the temperature rise calculation. Eaton will provide heat dissipation data for the devices.
10.11 Short-circuit rating
10A
10.12 Electromagnetic compatibility
Is the panel builder's responsibility. The specifications for the switchgear must be observed.
10.13 Mechanical function
The device meets the requirements, provided the information in the instruction leaflet (IL) is observed.