Eaton P3BMDL3600N Circuit Breaker Plug-in Unit - 65 kAIC at 240V
Part Number: P3BMDL3600N
Quick Summary
Eaton Pow-R-Way III circuit breaker plug-in unit protects large busway distributions in industrial facilities. Engineers often struggle to fit reliable, high-current protection into compact, modular busway layouts while minimizing installation time and downtime. This model delivers 600A with robust interrupt ratings (65 kAIC at 240Vac, 50 kAIC at 480Vac, 25 kAIC at 600Vac) and 100% Neutral, with flexible grounding options (50% integral or housing). It carries critical certifications—NEMA compliance, ANSI/UL 857, CSA and IEEE certification—giving you compliance confidence across design, manufacturing, and maintenance. The unit is designed for plug-in installation, enabling faster commissioning, easier field servicing, and scalable power distribution in manufacturing floors and data centers.
Product Information
Extended Description
P3BMDL3600N Eaton: Eaton Pow-R-Way III circuit breaker plug-in unit, Busway, Three-pole, MDL, Plug, Breaker, M Frame (300-800 A), 600A, 65 kAIC at 240 Vac, 50 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
P3BMDL3600N
UPC
786683019569
Product Length/Depth
19.65 in
Product Height
45.89 in
Product Width
10.15 in
Product Weight
136 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
M
Design
Pow-R-Way III
Grounding Options
50% Integral/Housing
Number Of Poles
Three-pole
Type
Breaker
Amperage Rating
600A
Interrupt rating
65 kAIC at 240 Vac, 50 kAIC at 480 Vac, 25 kAIC at 600 Vac
Neutral Options
100%
Application
Busway
Product Category
Plug
Feature: Three-pole M-frame Pow-R-Way III plug-in unit. Business Impact: Delivers reliable, scalable protection for high-current busway circuits while simplifying panel integration and serviceability. Application: Suitable for large-scale manufacturing lines and distribution feeders that use 300–800 A busway blocks. Long-tail keywords: busway protection, three-pole plug-in unit, M-frame breakers. Paragraph 2: Feature: High interrupt ratings across voltages—65 kAIC at 240 Vac, 50 kAIC at 480 Vac, 25 kAIC at 600 Vac. Business Impact: Maximizes fault tolerance and protects critical loads without oversizing equipment, reducing arc-flash exposure and downtime. Application: Ideal for mixed-volt installations in industrial plants and data centers. Paragraph 3: Feature: 100% Neutral with 50% integral/housing grounding options. Business Impact: Enhances fault-current path reliability and simplifies grounding schemes, improving safety and compliance. Application: Essential for complex busway banks requiring clean neutral and flexible grounding. Paragraph 4: Feature: Physical footprint and weight (19.65 in L, 45.89 in H, 10.15 in W, 136 lb). Business Impact: Enables plug-in installation in constrained electrical rooms and straightforward retrofit into existing Pow-R-Way III setups. Application: Retrofit projects, upgrade campaigns, and new builds where space is at a premium. Paragraph 5: Feature: Compliance and warranty support (NEMA Compliant; ANSI UL 857; CSA; IEEE; Eaton warranty policy 25-000). Business Impact: Reduces risk with verified standards, plus predictable after-market support and coverage. Application: Procurement and maintenance planning for regulated facilities in manufacturing and utilities.
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P3BMDL3600N is designed for Pow-R-Way III busway configurations, offering a three-pole, M-frame plug-in solution rated at 600A. It fits 300–800 A busway blocks and supports fast, modular protection in industrial facilities, minimizing installation complexity and enabling scalable upgrades without rewiring.
This unit provides a 600A amperage rating with interrupt ratings of 65 kAIC at 240V, 50 kAIC at 480V, and 25 kAIC at 600V. These ratings ensure robust fault protection for high-current busway feeders while maintaining fast clearance times and system reliability.
The P3BMDL3600N supports 100% neutral with grounding options at 50% integral or housing. This arrangement offers flexible grounding paths suitable for diverse busway configurations, improving fault current paths, safety, and compliance with applicable electrical codes.
The unit carries NEMA compliance and ANSI UL 857 certification, plus CSA and IEEE approvals. These standards ensure safe, reliable operation in industrial environments and align with regulatory requirements for electrical protection equipment installed on busway systems.
Plug-in installation reduces commissioning time and simplifies field servicing compared with bolted alternatives. The 600A protection with high interrupt ratings minimizes downstream equipment stress, lowering maintenance costs, downtime, and total cost of ownership for facilities relying on modular busway distributions.