Eaton P3BED3100GN Circuit Breaker Plug-in Unit - UL 857 Certified
Part Number: P3BED3100GN
Quick Summary
P3BED3100GN circuit breaker plug-in unit provides reliable overcurrent protection for Eaton Pow-R-Way III busway installations. Engineers often struggle with downtime caused by nuisance trips and slow maintenance cycles in dense distribution networks. This unplugged-friendly module carries ANSI IEEE certification, UL 857, and CSA certification to reinforce safety and regulatory compliance in industrial environments. Designed for 100A applications with a 65 kAIC interrupt rating at 240Vac and 100% Neutral, it supports rapid field upgrades and scalable protection as your busway system expands. In short, it combines robust performance with a plug-in design that reduces commissioning time while fostering operational continuity in modern power distributions.
Product Information
Extended Description
P3BED3100GN Eaton: Eaton Pow-R-Way III circuit breaker plug-in unit, Busway, Three-pole, ED, Plug, Breaker, E Frame (15-225 A), 100A, 65 kAIC at 240 Vac, 100% Neutral, 50% Internal Ground
Product Name
Eaton Pow-R-Way III circuit breaker plug-in unit
Catalog Number
P3BED3100GN
UPC
786683004886
Product Length/Depth
12.36 in
Product Height
21.2 in
Product Width
5.43 in
Product Weight
25 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.
Compliances
NEMA Compliant
Certifications
ANSI IEEE Certified UL 857 CSA Certified
Circuit Breaker Frame
E
Design
Pow-R-Way III
Grounding Options
50% Internal
Number Of Poles
Three-pole
Type
Breaker
Amperage Rating
100A
Interrupt rating
65 kAIC at 240 Vac
Neutral Options
100%
Application
Busway
Product Category
Plug
The Busway Solution
Eaton Specification Sheet - P3BED3100GN
Selling Policy 25-000 - Distribution and Control Products and Services
Feature → Business Impact → Application: Three-pole E-frame Pow-R-Way III design delivers balanced protection across all phases, reducing uneven fault currents and extending equipment life in busway environments. This translates to fewer unexpected outages and lower maintenance costs for manufacturing floors relying on high-availability power. Application: Ideal for three-phase busway installations where compact, modular protection is needed without sacrificing safety. Feature → Business Impact → Application: 100A amperage rating paired with a 65 kAIC interrupt rating at 240V enables reliable short-circuit clearing for mid-size power distributions, improving uptime and protecting downstream devices. Application: Suitable for distribution panels serving motors, conveyors, and process equipment with moderate fault energies. Feature → Business Impact → Application: 100% Neutral with 50% Internal Ground provides a clear fault path and reduces neutral-related nuisance trips, supporting safe multi-wire branch circuits. Application: Critical in mixed loads where neutral integrity impacts equipment diagnostics and control reliability. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Plug-in unit with fixed dimensions (12.36 in depth, 21.2 in height, 5.43 in width) and 25 lb weight simplifies installation in constrained busway spaces, cutting labor time and minimizing on-site handling risks. Application: Retrofit and new builds where space is at a premium. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Compliance with NEMA, ANSI/IEEE, UL 857, and CSA standards reduces design risk and accelerates procurement cycles, while the one-year warranty (or 18 months from shipment) provides measurable total-cost-of-ownership benefits. Application: Regulated industrial environments where traceable conformity is required. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Grounding options including 50% Internal Ground support safer fault dissipation and ease maintenance checks, helping facility teams meet safety programs and audit requirements. Application: Facilities prioritizing robust earth-fault protection and simplified grounding schemes.
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FAQs
The P3BED3100GN is designed for plug-in installation into Pow-R-Way III busway sections. Ensure the busway segment is de-energized, verify the three-pole alignment, and insert the unit into the compatible plug-in interface. Confirm 100% neutral and grounding configurations per site standards, then perform the standard commissioning checks to verify continuity and trip performance.
Key specs include a 100A amperage rating and a 65 kAIC interrupt rating at 240Vac, three-pole operation, ED design from the Pow-R-Way III family, 100% neutral, and 50% internal grounding. The unit is NEMA compliant and carries ANSI/IEEE, UL 857, and CSA certifications, suitable for busway-based power distributions.
Yes. With a 65 kAIC interrupt rating at 240V, it is capable of handling significant fault currents typical in manufacturing and processing facilities. Its plug-in form factor simplifies upgrades and maintenance within busway systems, reducing downtime and enabling scalable protection as loads evolve.
The unit carries ANSI and IEEE certification, UL 857, CSA certification, and NEMA compliance. These certifications support safer installations, regulatory approval for industrial environments, and smoother procurement and audit processes.
The product is covered by Eaton’s policy: one year from installation or eighteen months from shipment, whichever occurs first. This warranty, combined with the plug-in design that reduces maintenance labor and downtime, translates to lower lifecycle costs and faster payback in busy facilities.