Eaton P3BFD3080N Pow-R-Way III Circuit Breaker - IEEE/UL Certified
Part Number: P3BFD3080N
Quick Summary
Eaton P3BFD3080N Pow-R-Way III circuit breaker plug-in unit protects busway power distribution networks. In busy facilities, limited space and downtime costs drive the need for fast, reliable protection with minimal wiring. IEEE Certified, CSA Certified, and UL 857 listings ensure compliance for North American installations, while a NEMA-compliant housing supports rugged field service. The 80A rating, 100% Neutral, and 50% integral grounding simplify protection schemes, and the plug-in design accelerates installation and future upgrades, delivering tangible business value through reduced labor and improved system uptime.
Product Information
Extended Description
P3BFD3080N Eaton: Eaton Pow-R-Way III circuit breaker plug-in unit, Busway, Three-pole, FD, Plug, Breaker, F Frame (15-225 A), 80A, 65 kAIC at 240 Vac, 25 kAIC at 480 Vac, 18 kAIC at 600 Vac, 100% Neutral, 50% Integral or Housing Ground
Product Name
Eaton Pow-R-Way III circuit breaker plug-in unit
Catalog Number
P3BFD3080N
UPC
786683006835
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
IEEE Certified CSA Certified ANSI UL 857
Circuit Breaker Frame
F
Design
Pow-R-Way III
Grounding Options
50% Integral/Housing
Number Of Poles
Three-pole
Type
Breaker
Amperage Rating
80A
Interrupt rating
65 kAIC at 240 Vac, 25 kAIC at 480 Vac, 18 kAIC at 600 Vac
Neutral Options
100%
Application
Busway
Product Category
Plug
Feature: Three-pole F-frame design supports balanced three-phase protection. Business Impact: Delivers reliable protection for motor and process loads with consistent trip characteristics. Application: Ideal for three-pole busway configurations in industrial facilities. Feature: 80A amperage rating with high interrupt capacity (65 kAIC at 240 Vac, 25 kAIC at 480 Vac, 18 kAIC at 600 Vac). Business Impact: Minimizes fault-related downtime and equipment damage, enabling safer, more resilient power distribution. Application: Suitable for mid-range load centers and process lines in manufacturing plants. Feature: 100% Neutral and 50% integral grounding. Business Impact: Simplifies wiring, improves fault clarity, and reduces grounding topology complexity. Application: Works well in busway systems with high neutral symmetry requirements. Feature: Plug-in unit compatible with Pow-R-Way III Busway. Business Impact: Enables rapid installation, easy upgrades, and scalable protection without extensive panel modification. Application: Fast-tracks migration projects and expansions in data centers and facilities with modular power layouts. Feature: Certifications and compliance (IEEE Certified, CSA Certified, UL 857, NEMA Compliant). Business Impact: Ensures regulatory alignment and safety accountability, reducing risk during audits. Application: Appropriate for NA-based industrial, commercial, and utility-adjacent installations. Feature: Physical attributes (F-frame, three-pole, ground options). Business Impact: Robust mechanical compatibility with standard busway housings and simplified mounting. Application: Broadly compatible with existing Eaton Pow-R-Way III systems and new builds.
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FAQs
The P3BFD3080N is designed as a plug-in unit for Pow-R-Way III busways. Begin by confirming busway compatibility, then align the three-pole breaker with the internal bus connectors, secure mounting to the housing, and verify 100% Neutral and grounding configuration. Use standard wiring practices and follow the included Eaton specification sheet for torque values and clearance.
Key ratings include an 80A amperage rating, 65 kAIC interrupt capacity at 240V, 25 kAIC at 480V, and 18 kAIC at 600V. It provides a three-pole protection with 100% Neutral and 50% integral grounding, designed for busway applications in NA environments.
Yes. The product is a three-pole, F-frame breaker designed specifically for Pow-R-Way III busway systems, delivering synchronized trip performance across all three phases and ensuring reliable protection in industrial and commercial power layouts.
It is IEEE Certified, CSA Certified, and UL 857 listed, with NEMA compliance. These certifications confirm safety, performance reliability, and regulatory alignment for North American installations, supporting safe operation, quality assurance, and easier audit readiness.
The plug-in design reduces installation time and minimizes field wiring, lowering labor costs. High interrupt ratings and robust certifications improve reliability and extend service intervals, contributing to reduced downtime and faster expansion in busway-based distribution networks.