Eaton CB1233B120480GA Bolted pressure contact switch - UL
Part Number: CB1233B120480GA
Quick Summary
The Eaton CB1233B120480GA bolted pressure contact switch provides robust protection for high-current motor circuits in industrial power distribution. Engineers often struggle with ensuring reliable fault detection, safe tripping, and easy installation within crowded switchgear enclosures. This model carries UL Listed certification and is compatible with standard NEMA enclosures, including 1, 3R, 4, and 12, while offering optional ground fault relay and auxiliary provisions. With bottom-feed configuration and a three-pole design, it delivers dependable protection while supporting streamlined commissioning, lower lifecycle costs, and easier maintenance for critical facilities.
Product Information
Extended Description
CB1233B120480GA Eaton: Eaton pringle bolted pressure contact switch,BFD with three on lights (does not trip),1200A,120V,Bottom feed,Ground fault,480V,Three-pole,Three-wire,Fusible
Product Name
Eaton pringle bolted pressure contact switch
Catalog Number
CB1233B120480GA
UPC
782116956340
Product Length/Depth
16 in
Product Height
32 in
Product Width
24 in
Product Weight
200 lb
Warranty
Eaton Selling Policy 25-000, one (1) year from the date of installation of the Product or eighteen (18) months from the date of shipment of the Product, whichever occurs first.
Certifications
UL Listed
Catalog Notes
OPTIONAL Ground Fault Relay, Blown Fuse Detection, Single Phase Protection, Kirk Provisions, Auxiliary Contact Provisions, AVAILABLE.
Feed type
Bottom
Fuse configuration
Bottom feed
Ground
Ground fault with control power transformer
Number Of Poles
Three-pole
Number of wires
3
Switch type
Electrical trip with charge-before-close mechanism
Type
Pringle bolted pressure contact switch
Amperage Rating
1200A
Control voltage
120 V
NEMA rating
NEMA 1, NEMA 3R, NEMA 4, NEMA 12
Protection
Fusible
System voltage
480 V
Voltage - max
480 V
Voltage rating
480 V
Special features
BFD with three normally on lights (does not trip)
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Eaton Specification Sheet - CB1233B120480GA
Feature: Three-pole, 1200A current rating → Business Impact: Handles high-demand loads with reduced busbar congestion and improved fault isolation → Application: Heavy-duty motor feeders and power distribution panels. Feature: Bottom feed with fusible configuration → Business Impact: Simplifies wiring and enhances enclosure compatibility while enabling straightforward fuse coordination → Application: Panel-mounted protection in compact switchgear. Feature: Ground fault protection via transformer integration → Business Impact: Improves personnel safety and fault detection speed, reducing unplanned downtime → Application: Systems requiring enhanced ground fault sensing and control power. Feature: Optional Ground Fault Relay, Blown Fuse Detection, Single Phase Protection, Auxiliary and Kirk Provisions → Business Impact: Tailors protection schemes to specific processes, lowering engineering time and risk → Application: Customizable protection for complex electrical installations. Feature: UL Listed certification and NEMA-rated compatibility → Business Impact: Ensures regulatory compliance and broad enclosure applicability, speeding procurement and installation → Application: Industrial facilities prioritizing certified, reliable protection in diverse environments. Feature: Dimensions and weight (16 in L × 24 in W × 32 in H, 200 lb) → Business Impact: Informed space planning and safer handling during installation and maintenance → Application: Fabrication floors, switchgear rooms, and serviceable regions where footprint and weight matter.
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FAQs
CB1233B120480GA is designed for bottom-feed, three-pole protection with fusible configuration and ground fault capability. It is compatible with standard NEMA enclosures (1, 3R, 4, 12) and supports optional features such as ground fault relay, auxiliary contacts, Kirk provisions, and single-phase protection, enabling flexible installation in diverse panels.
The unit provides a 1200A amperage rating with a 480V system voltage and a 120V control voltage. It is a fusible protection device with a bottom-feed configuration and three poles, suitable for high-current industrial circuits and motor control applications.
Yes, the CB1233B120480GA is UL Listed. This certification confirms compliance with established safety standards for electrical equipment, facilitating procurement, reducing compliance risk, and supporting safer installation in industrial facilities.
Plan for a bottom-feed, three-pole protection device with a 16 in L × 24 in W × 32 in H footprint and about 200 lb weight. Ensure enclosure space supports NEMA compatibility, coordinate with optional ground fault accessories, and verify 120V control wiring alongside 480V system connections for safe commissioning.
The CB1233B120480GA delivers reliable high-current protection, configurable fault detection (including optional ground fault features), and compatible installation within standard enclosures, all of which reduce unplanned downtime, optimize fuse coordination, and accelerate commissioning—driving lower total cost of ownership and improved process uptime.