Eaton P3BFDB3070GN Circuit Breaker Plug-in Unit - 18 kAIC
Part Number: P3BFDB3070GN
Quick Summary
Eaton Pow-R-Way III circuit breaker plug-in unit is designed to protect busway-fed power systems with reliable, plug-in convenience for rapid protection upgrades. Engineers often face downtime and risk when swapping breakers in live busway runs, and this unit’s plug-in design minimizes live-entry work while simplifying maintenance. The product carries ANSI UL 857, CSA Certified, and IEEE Certified standards with NEMA compliance, ensuring broad regulatory alignment. In practice, buyers value a compact footprint, 100% neutral, and 50% internal grounding, while the 70A rating supports a flexible, scalable protection strategy for mid-range power distribution.
Product Information
Extended Description
P3BFDB3070GN Eaton: Eaton Pow-R-Way III circuit breaker plug-in unit, Busway, Three-pole, FDB, Plug, Breaker, F Frame (15-225 A), 70A, 18 kAIC at 240 Vac, 14 kAIC at 480 Vac, 14 kAIC at 600 Vac, 100% Neutral, 50% Internal Ground
Product Name
Eaton Pow-R-Way III circuit breaker plug-in unit
Catalog Number
P3BFDB3070GN
UPC
786683006163
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 UL 857 CSA Certified IEEE Certified
Circuit Breaker Frame
F
Design
Pow-R-Way III
Grounding Options
50% Internal
Number Of Poles
Three-pole
Type
Breaker
Amperage Rating
70A
Interrupt rating
18 kAIC at 240 Vac, 14 kAIC at 480 Vac, 14 kAIC at 600 Vac
Neutral Options
100%
Application
Busway
Product Category
Plug
The Busway Solution
Eaton Specification Sheet - P3BFDB3070GN
Selling Policy 25-000 - Distribution and Control Products and Services
Feature: Three-pole F-frame Pow-R-Way III design. Business Impact: Delivers robust, coordinated protection for three-phase busway installations, reducing nuisance trips and equipment damage. Application: Ideal for commercial and light-industrial busway feeders where reliability is critical. Feature: 70A amperage rating. Business Impact: Supports mid-range load profiles with clear headroom for short-term load growth, improving system uptime and planning flexibility. Application: Suitable for distribution panels serving mixed loads in data centers and manufacturing lines. Feature: 18 kAIC interrupt rating at 240V and 14 kAIC at 480/600V. Business Impact: Enhances fault current handling, limiting damage and enabling faster fault isolation. Application: Perimeter and main feeder protection in medium voltage busway networks. Feature: 100% Neutral with 50% Internal Ground. Business Impact: Ensures stable return paths and grounding efficiency, improving fault discrimination and safety. Application: Critical power distribution where neutral integrity is essential for sensitive equipment. Feature: Quick-install plug-in design. Business Impact: Reduces installation time and on-site labor costs while enabling easy replacements or upgrades. Application: Retrofit projects and new build-outs requiring minimal downtime and streamlined maintenance.
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FAQs
The P3BFDB3070GN is a three-pole plug-in unit designed for Pow-R-Way III busway systems. Plan for a compact 12.36 in depth, 21.2 in height, and 5.43 in width; ensure proper alignment with busway connectors and secure mounting. Use the 100% neutral configuration and 50% internal grounding as specified, and follow NEMA-compliant safety practices during installation.
Key specs include a 70A amperage rating, 18 kAIC interrupt rating at 240Vac, and 14 kAIC at 480Vac and 600Vac. It is a three-pole breaker with an F-frame design, intended for busway applications. Dimensions are 12.36 in length, 21.2 in height, and 5.43 in width, with a 100% neutral option and 50% internal grounding.
Yes. The unit is ANSI UL 857 and CSA Certified, IEEE Certified, and it meets NEMA compliance. These certifications support safe operation in commercial and light-industrial environments and help ensure regulatory alignment for installation in a range of facilities.
This unit is optimized for busway distribution in commercial buildings, data centers, and light-industrial plants. Its three-pole design, 70A rating, and high interrupt capacity make it suitable for mid-range feeders, while the plug-in format minimizes downtime during upgrades or replacements.
Warranty terms follow Eaton Selling Policy 25-000: one year from installation or eighteen months from shipment, whichever occurs first. This provides a standard protection window for performance reliability, with access to Eaton support resources and datasheets for ongoing maintenance and upgrades.