The Westinghouse HMCP100R3C Circuit Breaker is a high-performance, molded-case circuit breaker designed for industrial applications. It provides reliable overcurrent protection for motors, equipment, and electrical systems, ensuring safety and system integrity under demanding conditions.
Key Features:
General Specifications:
Type: Molded-case circuit breaker (HMCP series).
Amperage Rating: 100 A.
Designed for circuits requiring a 100-amp rating.
Designed for circuits requiring a 100-amp rating.
Poles: 3-pole configuration.
Ideal for three-phase systems.
Ideal for three-phase systems.
Voltage Rating: 600 VAC.
Suitable for high-voltage applications.
Suitable for high-voltage applications.
Performance:
Interrupting Capacity:
Rated for high short-circuit fault levels (consult model-specific documentation for exact kA rating at various voltages).
Rated for high short-circuit fault levels (consult model-specific documentation for exact kA rating at various voltages).
Trip Unit:
Magnetic-only trip unit.
Designed for motor protection by responding to short-circuit conditions without thermal overload protection.
Magnetic-only trip unit.
Designed for motor protection by responding to short-circuit conditions without thermal overload protection.
Operating Mechanism:
Quick-make, quick-break mechanism for reliable operation.
Quick-make, quick-break mechanism for reliable operation.
Design:
Compact Size:
Space-saving design suitable for control panels and switchgear.
Space-saving design suitable for control panels and switchgear.
Durable Construction:
Molded case provides insulation and protection in industrial environments.
Molded case provides insulation and protection in industrial environments.
Terminals:
Load and line side connections designed for secure wiring.
Load and line side connections designed for secure wiring.
Applications:
Motor Protection:
Protects motors from short-circuits and high fault currents.
Protects motors from short-circuits and high fault currents.
Industrial Machinery:
Ensures safe operation of equipment in manufacturing and processing facilities.
Ensures safe operation of equipment in manufacturing and processing facilities.
Power Distribution:
Used in panelboards, switchboards, and motor control centers.
Used in panelboards, switchboards, and motor control centers.
Utilities:
Suitable for commercial and industrial electrical systems.
Suitable for commercial and industrial electrical systems.
Advantages:
High Interrupting Capacity:
Handles large fault currents, providing enhanced safety.
Handles large fault currents, providing enhanced safety.
Precision:
Magnetic-only trip ensures quick response to short circuits.
Magnetic-only trip ensures quick response to short circuits.
Robust Build:
Molded case construction withstands harsh industrial conditions.
Molded case construction withstands harsh industrial conditions.
Compatibility:
Works seamlessly in Westinghouse and other compatible electrical systems.
Works seamlessly in Westinghouse and other compatible electrical systems.
Installation Notes:
Mounting:
Mount securely in compatible enclosures or panels.
Mount securely in compatible enclosures or panels.
Wiring:
Use appropriately sized conductors for the 100 A rating.
Use appropriately sized conductors for the 100 A rating.
Testing:
Test breaker operation to ensure proper functionality before energizing the circuit.
Test breaker operation to ensure proper functionality before energizing the circuit.
Compliance:
Ensure installation adheres to NEC (National Electrical Code) or other local codes.
Ensure installation adheres to NEC (National Electrical Code) or other local codes.
Maintenance Tips:
Visual Inspection:
Regularly check for signs of wear, overheating, or damage.
Regularly check for signs of wear, overheating, or damage.
Torque Settings:
Verify terminal connections are tightened to the specified torque.
Verify terminal connections are tightened to the specified torque.
Operational Tests:
Test the trip mechanism periodically to ensure reliability.
Test the trip mechanism periodically to ensure reliability.
Cleaning:
Keep the breaker and enclosure free from dust and debris to avoid malfunctions.
Keep the breaker and enclosure free from dust and debris to avoid malfunctions.
| Dimensions | 8 × 10 × 8 in | 8 × 10 × 8 in |
| Weight | 9 lbs | 9 lbs |
Weight: 9 lbs
Dimensions: 8 × 10 × 8 in