PowerPact L-Frame Molded Case Circuit Breaker, LGL36400U31X, are designed to protect electrical systems from damage caused by overloads and short circuits. PowerPact L-frame circuit breakers are available with Micrologic electronic trip units. This breaker is certified to UL, IEC, CE, CSA Standards. Dimensions are 287 mm (H) x 140 mm (W) x 168 mm (D). The parameters to be considered for motor-feeder protection depend on the application (type of machine driven, operating safety, frequency of operation, etc.) As well as the level of continuity of service required by the load or the application and the applicable standards for the protection of equipment. The required electrical functions are isolation, switching, generally at high endurance levels, protection against overloads and short-circuits, adapted to the motor. A motor branch circuit must comply with the requirements of standard UL 508 concerning contactors and their protection.
Features
This L-Frame circuit breaker features an integrated MicroLogic™ 3.3 electronic trip package providing highly accurate Long-Time and Instantaneous (LI) protection curves. By adjusting the rotary dials directly on the front cover, system integration engineers can fine-tune current settings from 25% up to 100% of the 400A frame size—allowing for tight coordination with specific inductive load spikes while eliminating the nuisance tripping common to legacy thermal-magnetic breakers.
Built with Square D’s advanced dual-break rotary contact structure, this industrial breaker rapidly splits incoming electrical arcs across two separate contact gaps simultaneously during a high-energy fault. This current-limiting innovation drastically cuts down the peak let-through current and destructive fault energies passing through your downstream panelboards, preventing severe cable degradation and safeguarding your critical automated machinery infrastructure.
Purpose-engineered for heavy commercial and industrial distribution layouts, this 3-pole breaker operates confidently up to a 600V AC maximum threshold. It delivers certified short-circuit interrupting capacities (SCCR) of 18 kA at 600V AC, 35 kA at 480V AC, and a robust 65 kA at 240V AC, giving facilities engineering teams a versatile, code-compliant overcurrent protection solution for large motor control centers and facility main sub-panels.
This heavy-duty unit-mount breaker comes completely pre-configured with premium, dual-conductor mechanical box lugs on both the line and load sides. The rugged AL600LS52K3 terminal assemblies safely accommodate a broad range of supply conductors—specifically accepting two cables from 2/0 AWG up to 500 kcmil in either aluminum or copper—giving field contractors optimal wiring flexibility and secure, low-resistance terminations.
The front interface features a built-in diagnostic cluster complete with localized LED signaling to facilitate instantaneous system tracking. A crisp green "Ready" LED blinks continuously to confirm normal internal microcontroller operations, while dedicated amber and red alarm LEDs illuminate at 90% and 105% of the long-time current threshold, respectively—giving electrical technicians a clear warning of downstream branch overloads before a main circuit shutdown halts production.
Fully tested and certified to meet CSA C22.2 No 5, UL 489, NEMA, and IEC 60947-2 industrial benchmarks, this PowerPacT™ L breaker carries authentic cULus, and NOMsafety marks. This multi-standard compliance guarantees that your panels easily pass local regulatory field audits and inspections while offering a globally recognized, toxic-heavy-metal-free architecture that is both RoHS and Green Premium compliant.
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Specifications
Key Specifications
Product Or Component Type
circuit breaker
Range
PowerPact
Device Short Name
L-Frame
Product NamePowerPact L
Device Applicationdistribution
Complementary
Mounting Mode
unit mount lug)
Terminal Identifier
AL600LS52K3
Trip Unit Technology
electronic, standard, MicroLogic 3.3, LI
Height
340 mm
Tightening Torque
50-50 N.m 70-240 mm² AWG 2/0...500 kcmil)
Breaking Capacity Code
G
Number Of Slots
2 auxiliary switch OF plug-in) || 1 alarm switch SD plug-in) || 1 overcurrent trip switch SDE plug-in) || 1 voltage release MN or MX plug-in)
Electrical Connection
lugs, line || lugs, load
[Uimp] Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage
8 kV IEC 60947-2
Circuit Breaker Application
HACR rated
[In] Rated Current
400-400 A
Long Time Pick-Up Adjustment Range
0.25...1 x In
Breaking Capacity
65 kA 240 V AC 50/60 Hz UL 489 || 35 kA 480 V AC 50/60 Hz UL 489 || 18 kA 600 V AC 50/60 Hz UL 489 || 20 kA 250 V DC UL 489 || 20 kA 500 V DC UL 489
Suitability For Isolation
yes IEC 60947-2
Poles Description
3P
Colour
black
Depth
110 mm
Network Frequency50/60 Hz
[Ics] Rated Service Breaking Capacity65 kA 220/240 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 || 35 kA 380/440/415 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 || 18 kA 500/525 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 || 20 kA 250 V DC IEC 60947-2 || 20 kA 500 V DC IEC 60947-2
Trip Unit NameMicroLogic 3.3
[Ue] Rated Operational Voltage600 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-3
Mounting Supportlug
Local Signallingready 1 LED green) || alarm 1 LED 90 % Ir orange) || alarm LED 105 % Ir red) || switched off (OFF) 1 trip indicator green)
Protection Technologycurrent limiter
Net Weight6.2 kg
Control Typetoggle
Wire Stripping Length31 mm || 61 mm
Utilisation Categorycategory A
Continuous Current Rating80 %
[Ui] Rated Insulation Voltage750 V IEC 60947-2
Communication InterfaceModbus || Ethernet
Awg Gauge2 x AWG 2/0...500 kcmil aluminum/copper
Width140 mm
Environment
Ambient Air Temperature For Operation
-25-70 °C
Product Certifications
UL || CSA || NOM
Pollution Degree
3 IEC 60947-1
Operating Altitude
< 2000 m without derating || 5000 m with derating
StandardsUL || CSA || NEMA || NOM-003-SCFI-2000 || IEC 60947-2
Ip Degree Of Protectionfront cover IP40
Ambient Air Temperature For Storage-50-85 °C
Contractual warranty
Warranty
18 months
Offer Sustainability
Rohs Exemption Information
Yes
Environmental Disclosure
ENVPEP2206029EN
Pvc Free
Yes
China Rohs Regulation
Product out of China RoHS scope. Substance declaration for your information
Eu Rohs Directive
Compliant with Exemptions
Mercury FreeYes
Sustainable Offer StatusGreen Premium product
Reach RegulationReference contains Substances of Very High Concern above the threshold
Circularity ProfileENVEOLI2206029EN
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