ge CE3100 100A 3-Pole 480 V Circuit Breaker Potential Transformer

GE CE3100 is a purpose-built protection solution for demanding industrial power distribution. This 100 A circuit breaker, with a 3-pole configuration and a 480 V rating, is designed to safeguard three-phase circuits while staying integrated with GE protection schemes. The designation “Potential Transformer” signals protection and metering capabilities, enabling accurate scaled signals for protective relays and monitoring without adding complexity to your panel.

• Three-pole design provides balanced protection across all phases in a 3-phase system, reducing the risk of phase-to-ground faults and ensuring coordinated tripping behavior.
• 100 A current rating is well-suited for feeders, motor circuits, and mid-size distribution panels where reliability and quick fault isolation matter.
• 480 V voltage rating aligns with common commercial and industrial power networks, delivering dependable performance in typical 3-phase arrangements.
• Part Number CE3100 ensures precise compatibility with GE panels, accessory components, and protection relays, reducing installation guesswork and replacement downtime.
• Integrated potential transformer capability supports accurate metering and protection coordination, enabling smarter insights and faster fault response in your protection scheme.
• Rugged, field-ready design built for industrial environments, with reliable contacts and proven GE electronics to minimize nuisance trips and improve system uptime.

This device is ideal for electrical engineers, facilities managers, and panel builders who need a reliable, three-phase breaker that fits seamlessly into GE ecosystems. Use it to protect feeders feeding critical equipment, distribute power to motors and drives, or update aging switchgear where precise protection and measurement are essential.

Use cases and scenarios

• Upgrading a 3-phase distribution panel in a manufacturing line where 480 V networks are standard.
• Protecting a motor starter cabinet that requires quick isolation on fault conditions without disturbing other circuits.
• Integrating protection relays that rely on a stable potential-transformer signal for accurate coordination and fault visibility.

Maintenance and installation tips

• Verify panel compatibility with GE CE3100 and ensure correct mounting orientation for dependable operation.
• Plan for coordinated protection by aligning breaker trip characteristics with your protection relays and metering setup.
• Periodically inspect connections and contact surfaces to maintain low resistance and reliable trip performance.

Specifications at a glance

• Part Number: CE3100
• Current rating: 100 A
• Poles: 3
• Voltage rating: 480 V

Designed to deliver dependable protection with precise measurement capabilities, the GE CE3100 100A 3-Pole 480 V Circuit Breaker Potential Transformer is a strategic choice for robust, future-ready electrical protection in industrial settings.