Eaton P3BHFD3040NSP Pow-R-Way III - 100 kAIC @ 240/480V
Part Number: P3BHFD3040NSP
Quick Summary
Eaton Pow-R-Way III circuit breaker plug-in unit protects busway distributions by interrupting faults in power distribution systems. Engineers often struggle with downtime when replacing hard-wired breakers in crowded, high-density installations. It carries CSA Certified, UL 857, and IEEE Certified marks and is NEMA compliant, ensuring broad compatibility and safety across facilities. This plug-in design enables quick swaps and straightforward maintenance, lowering total downtime. The unit delivers reliable protection with a 40A rating and up to 100 kAIC interrupt capacity, supporting scalable protection for modern busway networks. By combining modularity with strong compliance, it helps you minimize service interruptions while aligning with reliability and safety objectives.
Product Information
Extended Description
P3BHFD3040NSP Eaton: Eaton Pow-R-Way III circuit breaker plug-in unit, Three-pole, HFD, Plug, Breaker, F Frame (15-225 A), 40A, 100 kAIC at 240 Vac, 100 kAIC at 480 Vac, 25 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
P3BHFD3040NSP
UPC
786685690100
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
F
Design
Pow-R-Way III
Grounding Options
50% Integral/Housing
Number Of Poles
Three-pole
Type
Breaker
Amperage Rating
40A
Interrupt rating
100 kAIC at 240 Vac, 100 kAIC at 480 Vac, 25 kAIC at 600 Vac
Neutral Options
100%
Application
Busway
Product Category
Plug
Special features
Sprinkler-proof plug-in
Feature: Three-pole Pow-R-Way III plug-in design. Business Impact: Enables rapid breaker replacement with minimal wiring disruption, cutting maintenance windows in busway-fed systems. Application: Ideal for crowded factory floors and retrofit projects where service continuity is critical. Feature: 100% Neutral and 50% integral or housing grounding. Business Impact: Ensures a robust fault path and simplifies grounding strategies for sensitive loads. Application: Suitable for industrial control panels and busway assemblies requiring reliable neutral performance. Feature: Amperage rating of 40A with 100 kAIC at 240/480 Vac and 25 kAIC at 600 Vac. Business Impact: Supports high fault currents with fast shutdown, improving overall safety and downstream coordination. Application: Heavy manufacturing, data centers, and automated lines with strict protection criteria. Feature: Compliance suite including CSA, UL 857, IEEE, and NEMA. Business Impact: Reduces procurement risk and accelerates audits and approvals. Application: Global installations across regulated markets. Feature: Sprinkler-proof plug-in and standard warranty. Business Impact: Enhances safety in sprinklered environments and provides reassurance on uptime. Application: Water-insensitive facilities and mission-critical processes. Feature: Compact dimensions and plug-in convenience (12.36 in L × 21.2 in H × 5.43 in W; 25 lb). Business Impact: Simplifies installation in constrained spaces and reduces handling risk. Application: Retrofit and new-build busway distributions where space optimization matters.
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FAQs
The P3BHFD3040NSP is designed for Eaton Pow-R-Way III busway distributions and uses a three-pole HFD plug-in format (F frame). It fits in standard busway assemblies with 100% Neutral and 50% integral/housing grounding options. This compatibility supports straightforward retrofits and upgrades within existing Power Management & Distribution configurations.
Key specs include 40A amperage rating, 100 kAIC interrupt capability at 240/480 Vac, 25 kAIC at 600 Vac, 100% Neutral, and 50% integral/housing grounding. Dimensions are 12.36 in L, 21.2 in H, 5.43 in W, with a weight of 25 lb. It is a three-pole, plug-in breaker unit suitable for busway protection.
The unit is CSA Certified, UL 857 listed, and IEEE Certified, with NEMA compliance. These certifications support safe operation, regulatory alignment, and broad market acceptance across industrial facilities.
The plug-in design enables rapid replacements, reducing downtime during maintenance or upgrades. Warranty follows Eaton’s policy: one year from installation or 18 months from shipment, whichever occurs first, offering a clear, business-friendly coverage window.
Benefits include minimized downtime due to fast plug-in replacements, robust fault interrupting capability for high-current environments, and strong certification support for compliance. These factors contribute to lower total cost of ownership through improved reliability and easier procurement.