Eaton P3BKDB3250N circuit breaker plug-in unit - 65 kAIC
Part Number: P3BKDB3250N
Quick Summary
The Eaton P3BKDB3250N circuit breaker plug-in unit provides robust overcurrent protection for 3-pole Pow-R-Way III busway systems. This solution addresses common installation and maintenance pain points by offering plug-in convenience, reducing commissioning time, and enabling rapid protective upgrades. The device carries IEEE Certified, CSA Certified, ANSI, and UL 857 certifications, underscoring compliance and safety across critical environments. With a 250 A rating, 100% neutral option, and a K-frame design, it delivers reliable protection for industrial power distribution while supporting streamlined upgrades, easier servicing, and long-term cost reduction for manufacturing facilities and data centers.
Product Information
Extended Description
P3BKDB3250N Eaton: Pow-R-Way III Busway, Circuit Breaker Plug-in Unit, 3-Pole, 250 AMP, KDB Frame Type, 100% Neutral
Product Name
Eaton Pow-R-Way III circuit breaker plug-in unit
Catalog Number
P3BKDB3250N
UPC
786683001694
Product Length/Depth
13.29 in
Product Height
34.41 in
Product Width
7.79 in
Product Weight
53 lb
Compliances
NEMA Compliant
Certifications
IEEE Certified CSA Certified ANSI UL 857
Circuit Breaker Frame
K
Grounding Options
50% Integral/Housing
Type
Breaker
Amperage Rating
250 A
Interrupt rating
65 kAIC at 240 Vac, 35 kAIC at 480 Vac, 25 kAIC at 600 Vac
Neutral Options
100%
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The plug-in design for Pow-R-Way III busways enables quick installation and straightforward upgrades, reducing project lead times and labor costs in new builds or retrofits. This directly translates to faster time-to-production on manufacturing lines and minimized downtime for process facilities. Feature → 250 A rating with 65 kAIC at 240 Vac (35 kAIC at 480 Vac, 25 kAIC at 600 Vac) enhances fault tolerance and supports selective coordination in high-current environments, decreasing the risk of cascading outages in data centers and heavy industry. Application: Use in high-demand production cells and critical power feeds to improve reliability and uptime. Feature → 100% Neutral option ensures complete return paths for balanced loads and improved protection, especially in multi-wire 3-phase systems. Application: Essential for complex process controls and instrumentation-intensive installations. Feature → NEMA Compliant, IEEE CSA ANSI UL 857 certifications provide regulatory assurance and device interoperability, simplifying procurement and install qualification. Application: Meets industry and code requirements for safe, compliant power distribution. Feature → Grounding Options with 50% Integral/Housing grounding simplifies grounding schemes and reduces separate components, saving space and reducing installation complexity. Application: Ideal for compact control panels and busway bays with limited internal space. Feature → 3-Pole Breaker with K Frame and 100% Neutral supports full protection for line-to-load paths while enabling clean integration with Pow-R-Way III components. Application: Suitable for distribution enclosures and industrial facilities requiring robust, scalable protection.
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FAQs
The P3BKDB3250N is designed as a plug-in unit for Pow-R-Way III busways, leveraging a K-frame design and standard mounting interfaces to simplify installation. With dimensions aligning to typical Pow-R-Way III enclosures and a 3-pole configuration, technicians can drop in the unit without extensive rework. Consider space for the unit’s footprint (13.29 in depth, 34.41 in height, 7.79 in width) and ensure grounding connections follow the 50% integral/housing option for optimal safety and compliance.
This unit provides 250 A amperage with an interrupt rating of 65 kAIC at 240 Vac, 35 kAIC at 480 Vac, and 25 kAIC at 600 Vac. It supports 100% neutral operation, enabling full protection for three-phase systems with balanced and unbalanced loads. This combination is suitable for demanding industrial applications and helps maintain service continuity during fault events.
Yes. The P3BKDB3250N is designed for industrial power distribution within Pow-R-Way III busway systems, offering high-current protection, rapid plug-in installation, and simplified maintenance. Its 250 A rating and high interrupt levels make it well-suited for manufacturing lines, process facilities, and data centers where uptime and protection coordination are critical.
The unit is IEEE Certified, CSA Certified, and carries ANSI and UL 857 certifications, along with NEMA compliance. These credentials support regulatory acceptance, code compliance, and interoperability with other certified components in industrial power distributions.
Plug-in design enables faster replacements and upgrades, reducing maintenance labor and downtime. The robust interrupt ratings improve protection against faults, potentially lowering unscheduled outages. In the long term, the modular approach with a compatible Pow-R-Way III busway ecosystem can lower spare-part inventories and expedite service, delivering a favorable total cost of ownership in high-demand facilities.