Eaton P3BFDC3040GN Circuit Breaker Plug-in Unit - 200 kAIC
Part Number: P3BFDC3040GN
Quick Summary
Eaton P3BFDC3040GN is a Pow-R-Way III circuit breaker plug-in unit designed for modular busway power distribution. Engineers often need protection that coordinates with large-scale busway systems while keeping installation time and footprint in check. It carries IEEE Certified, CSA Certified, and ANSI/UL 857 approvals, reinforcing safety and cross-market compatibility across North American facilities. The 3-pole, 40A protection with a 50% internal grounding option and 100% neutral support delivers reliable fault isolation without adding external grounding complexity. This plug-in unit, optimized for the Pow-R-Way III family, supports fast engineering turns, reduces commissioning risk, and helps meet stringent NEMA Compliant design requirements. In practice, it improves uptime and lowers total cost of ownership for power management and distribution projects.
Product Information
Extended Description
P3BFDC3040GN Eaton: Pow-R-Way III Busway, Circuit Breaker Plug-in Unit, 3-Pole, 40 AMP, FDC Frame Type, 50% Internal Ground and 100% Neutral
Product Name
Eaton Pow-R-Way III circuit breaker plug-in unit
Catalog Number
P3BFDC3040GN
UPC
786683008082
Product Length/Depth
12.36 in
Product Height
21.2 in
Product Width
5.43 in
Product Weight
25 lb
Compliances
NEMA Compliant
Certifications
IEEE Certified CSA Certified ANSI UL 857
Circuit Breaker Frame
F
Grounding Options
50% Internal
Type
Breaker
Amperage Rating
40A
Interrupt rating
200 kAIC at 240 Vac, 100 kAIC at 480 Vac, 35 kAIC at 600 Vac
Neutral Options
100%
Feature 1: 3-Pole, 40A protection in an F-frame plug-in design enables compact, modular protection within Pow-R-Way III busway systems. Business Impact: Saves valuable space in switchgear footprints while simplifying protective device coordination. Application: Industrial facilities and commercial buildings deploying busway distribution with tight floor plans. Insight: Reduces wiring complexity and accelerates panel assembly without compromising protection margins. Long-tail keywords: Pow-R-Way III busway, 3-pole plug-in unit, 40A circuit breaker, F-frame protection. Feature 2: Grounding Options with 50% Internal grounding and 100% Neutral support. Business Impact: Lowers external grounding hardware requirements and speeds up installation. Application: Data centers and manufacturing plants where grounding arrangements must align with busway configurations. Insight: Improves grounding reliability and simplifies commissioning checks. Long-tail keywords: internal grounding, neutral options, busway grounding. Feature 3: Compliance and Certifications including NEMA, IEEE, CSA, ANSI, and UL 857. Business Impact: Elevates safety certification posture and regulatory readiness across facilities. Application: Projects with stringent regulatory requirements and cross-border equipment sourcing. Insight: Facilitates procurement approvals and reduces QA cycles. Long-tail keywords: IEEE Certified, CSA Certified, ANSI UL 857, NEMA Compliant. Feature 4: Dimensional and Weight Details (12.36 in L, 21.2 in H, 5.43 in W, 25 lb). Business Impact: Predictable enclosure fit and ease of handling during installation and retrofit. Application: Retrofit projects or new builds with precise rack and busway clearances. Insight: Improves site planning and facilitates crane/rigging considerations. Long-tail keywords: product length, modular dimensions, installation footprint. Feature 5: High Interrupt Ratings up to 200 kAIC at 240 Vac (100 kAIC at 480 Vac, 35 kAIC at 600 Vac). Business Impact: Enhanced fault protection for sensitive electrical systems and connected loads. Application: Heavy-duty manufacturing lines and critical power distribution networks. Insight: Increases system resilience and reduces risk of arc flash incidents. Long-tail keywords: interrupt rating 200 kAIC, fault protection, 240 Vac, 480 Vac, 600 Vac. Feature 6: Compatibility and Ease of Installation within Pow-R-Way III Busway Family. Business Impact: Faster commissioning, standardized maintenance, and lower lifecycle costs. Application: Facilities standardization programs seeking plug-in protection with scalable busway distribution. Insight: Supports rapid expansion without converting existing protection strategies. Long-tail keywords: busway compatibility, plug-in unit installation, scalable protection.
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FAQs
The P3BFDC3040GN is designed for seamless plug-in mounting into the Pow-R-Way III busway. Begin by verifying the busway frame compatibility (F frame), ensure grounding provisions align with the 50% internal grounding option, and connect neutral conductors to achieve 100% neutral. Use the catalog number P3BFDC3040GN for ordering, and follow Eaton’s installation instructions to minimize commissioning time and ensure compliant, rapid protection Deployment requires verifying clearance, correct alignment, and secure terminal connections to maintain peak interrupt performance.
The unit provides 3-pole, 40A protection with an interrupt rating of up to 200 kAIC at 240 Vac, 100 kAIC at 480 Vac, and 35 kAIC at 600 Vac. It features a 50% internal grounding option and 100% neutral support, with a breaker frame type F. These ratings support reliable fault isolation for modular busway distributions while maintaining system compatibility with IEEE, CSA, ANSI, and UL 857 standards.
Yes. The unit carries IEEE Certified, CSA Certified, ANSI, and UL 857 certifications, and is designed to meet NEMA Compliant requirements. This combination ensures safety, performance, and interoperability across North American electrical installations, facilitating procurement, compliance audits, and ongoing maintenance without additional retrofits.
This plug-in unit excels in industrial facilities, data centers, and commercial buildings that rely on Pow-R-Way III busway distribution. Its 3-pole 40A protection, high interrupt ratings, and 100% neutral with 50% internal grounding support enable scalable protection and rapid expansion of busway systems while maintaining regulatory compliance and reducing installation time.
To optimize ROI, plan for the unit’s exact dimensions (12.36 in L × 21.2 in H × 5.43 in W, 25 lb) to fit the designated enclosure and busway space. Leverage the 50% internal grounding and 100% neutral to minimize external grounding work, and standardize on the Pow-R-Way III family to simplify spares, training, and future expansions, all while maintaining UL/IEEE/CSA compliance.