Eaton P3BEHD3050G Circuit Breaker Plug-In Unit - UL 857
Part Number: P3BEHD3050G
Quick Summary
The Eaton Pow-R-Way III circuit breaker plug-in unit protects busway installations in industrial facilities. Operators often struggle with integrating protective devices into evolving busway layouts while staying within space constraints and code requirements. This unit carries CSA Certified, ANSI UL 857, and IEEE Certified marks, with NEMA compliance, providing dependable performance across regulatory frameworks. With a 50A amperage rating and high interrupt capability, it supports critical loads while maintaining compact form factors. The combination of plug-in convenience and robust protection delivers faster commissioning, simplified maintenance, and lower total cost of ownership for modern power distribution systems.
Product Information
Extended Description
P3BEHD3050G Eaton: Eaton Pow-R-Way III circuit breaker plug-in unit, Busway, Three-pole, EHD, Plug, Breaker, E Frame (15-225 A), 50A, 18 kAIC at 240 Vac, 14 kAIC at 480 Vac, None, 50% Internal Ground
Product Name
Eaton Pow-R-Way III circuit breaker plug-in unit
Catalog Number
P3BEHD3050G
UPC
786683005623
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
CSA Certified ANSI UL 857 IEEE Certified
Circuit Breaker Frame
E
Design
Pow-R-Way III
Grounding Options
50% Internal
Number Of Poles
Three-pole
Type
Breaker
Amperage Rating
50A
Interrupt rating
18 kAIC at 240 Vac, 14 kAIC at 480 Vac
Application
Busway
Product Category
Plug
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The plug-in design enables rapid installation and field replacement, reducing downtime and labor costs during commissioning and maintenance in busy manufacturing lines. This translates to improved plant availability and faster project timelines for busway deployments. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Three-pole E-frame construction supports balanced protection of three-phase loads, ensuring reliable coordination with existing busway feeders and downstream equipment in process facilities. Use this in motor control centers and distribution sections to maintain consistent protection with minimal wiring complexity. Feature → Business Impact → Application: High interrupt ratings—18 kAIC at 240 Vac and 14 kAIC at 480 Vac—provide robust fault clearance for diverse industrial corridors, improving safety margins and reducing the risk of cascading failures in fault events. Ideal for high short-circuit environments typical of packaging, metal fabrication, and chemical processing lines. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Grounding options with 50% internal grounding simplify installation by reducing external grounding runs and potential ground fault paths, cutting install time and material costs in large busway assemblies. Suitable for facilities prioritizing streamlined grounding strategies. Feature → Business Impact → Application: NEMA compliance along with CSA, UL 857, and IEEE certifications verify regulatory alignment and vetting for enterprise-grade facilities, supporting audit readiness and ongoing maintenance programs. Use in regulated environments where traceability and standardized protection matter. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Compact dimensions—12.36 in L, 21.2 in H, 5.43 in W—and a 25 lb weight enable flexible mounting within crowded busway enclosures, accelerating retrofits and new builds across warehouses, automotive plants, and data-center spaces that rely on reliable bus distribution.
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FAQs
The P3BEHD3050G is specifically designed for Eaton Pow-R-Way III busway distributions. It is a three-pole plug-in unit with an E-frame design and is intended to mount directly in Pow-R-Way III busway channels, simplifying field installation and future replacements without extensive rewiring.
This model is rated 50A with an interrupt rating of 18 kAIC at 240 Vac and 14 kAIC at 480 Vac. It features a three-pole configuration, 50% internal grounding, and an E-frame design, making it suitable for protecting critical loads in busway installations.
The unit carries CSA Certification, ANSI UL 857 certification, and IEEE Certification, and it is NEMA compliant. These marks support regulatory compliance, safety assurance, and smoother audit processes in industrial facilities.
The plug-in design reduces installation time and simplifies replacements, which minimizes downtime during maintenance and upgrades. Its compact dimensions and internal grounding option further streamline wiring and grounding, making it ideal for crowded busway enclosures.
Eaton provides a warranty under policy 25-000: one year from installation or eighteen months from shipment, whichever occurs first. This coverage supports ongoing reliability, with access to Eaton technical support for installation and troubleshooting.