Industrial FDE316035 160A 3-Pole 480 V Circuit Breaker Potential Transformer

The Industrial FDE316035 160A 3-Pole 480 V Circuit Breaker Potential Transformer is built for demanding power environments where reliability and precise protection matter. This robust unit serves as a critical component in medium-voltage distribution, delivering dependable overcurrent protection while enabling effective monitoring through its integrated potential transformer capability.

Overview

Designed for industrial power systems, this three-pole circuit breaker handles up to 160 A on 480 V three-phase networks. The combination of a solid current rating, a three-pole configuration, and a built-in potential transformer makes it a practical choice for distributing power to motors, panel boards, and switchgear while supporting accurate voltage sensing and remote monitoring.

Key specifications

• Current rating: 160 A
• Poles: 3
• Voltage rating: 480 V
• Part Number: FDE316035
• Function: Circuit protection with integrated potential transformer

Unique selling points

• Integrated potential transformer: Facilitates accurate voltage sensing for protection relays, metering, and remote monitoring, simplifying installation and reducing the need for separate sensing components.
• Three-pole design: Ensures simultaneous disconnection of all three phases, enhancing safety and preventing hazardous phase-to-phase faults during protection events.
• Industrial-grade 480 V compatibility: Ready for standard 480 V distribution networks found in manufacturing facilities, processing plants, and data center infrastructure.
• Reliable 160 A protection: Suitable for feeder circuits and motor-starting applications where steady, predictable overcurrent protection is essential.

Ideal applications

• Motor control centers and feeders in manufacturing environments
• Three-phase distribution panels and switchgear in industrial facilities
• Systems requiring integrated sensing for protection relays and energy metering
• Upgrade or retrofits where a compact, three-pole, 480 V solution is needed with sensing capability

Installation and practical usage tips

• Verify system voltage and current requirements align with the 480 V and 160 A ratings before installation.
• Leverage the integrated potential transformer for direct sensing to compatible protection devices and metering systems.
• Plan wiring to maintain clean, secure connections for reliable performance in industrial environments.
• Consider panel layout and clearances to accommodate the three-pole form factor and ensure easy maintenance access.

Why choose this circuit breaker

For facilities that demand durable protection with simplified sensing, the FDE316035 combines essential overcurrent protection with an integrated potential transformer in a compact, three-pole package. It streamlines installation, supports accurate remote monitoring, and aligns with 480 V industrial power architectures—making it a smart, values-driven choice for robust electrical protection and efficient system management.