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Eaton / Moeller Series

PKE12/AK158241

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12A, 3P, motor-protective circuit breaker, lockable handle, IEC/UL/CSA

The Eaton/Moeller PKE12-AK is a motor-protective circuit breaker with a lockable handle, rated for 12 A operational current and designed for reliable protection of low-voltage motors and circuits. It provides electronic overload and short-circuit protection with adjustable settings based on 0.25–1 × Iu. The device is built to IEC/EN 60947 and VDE 0660 standards, with approvals under UL 508 and CSA C22.2. Featuring phase-failure sensitivity, temperature compensation, and IP20 device protection, it supports operational voltages up to 690 V AC. The PKE12-AK is ruggedly built for industrial environments, offering mechanical and electrical endurance, SmartWire compatibility via accessories, and compliance with design verification requirements under IEC/EN 61439.

Country of Origin: DE

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  • Product Specifications
  • Technical Specifications
Brand Eaton/Moeller
Model PKE12-AK
Series PKE
Product Type Motor-Protective Circuit Breaker
Handle Lockable
Rated Operational Current (Iu/Ie) 12 A
Poles 3
Trip Type Electronic (Overload & Short-Circuit)
Phase-Failure Sensitivity Yes
Mounting Position As required (per PKE mounting positions)
Direction of Incoming Supply As required
Standards IEC/EN 60947, VDE 0660, UL 508, CSA C22.2 No. 14
Rated Operational Voltage (Ue) 690 V AC
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp) 6 kV
Rated Frequency 40 – 60 Hz
Overvoltage Category / Pollution Degree III / 3
Setting Range (Overload Release) 0.25 – 1 × Iu
Fixed Short-Circuit Release 15.5 × Iu
Short-Circuit Release Tolerance ± 20%
Temperature Compensation -5 to +40 °C (IEC/EN 60947), operating range -25 to +55 °C
Temperature Range (Storage) -40 to +80 °C
Degree of Protection (Device) IP20
Degree of Protection (Terminals) IP00
Busbar Tag Shroud Finger- and back-of-hand proof (EN 50274)
Mechanical Shock Resistance 25 g (IEC 60068-2-27, 10 ms half-sinusoidal)
Altitude Max. 2000 m
Terminal Capacity (Solid/Flexible) 1 × (1–6 mm²), 2 × (1–6 mm²)
Terminal Capacity (AWG) 14 – 10
Tightening Torque (Main Cable) 1.7 Nm
Tightening Torque (Control Circuit) 1 Nm
Heat Loss (3-pole, operating temp.) 3.5 W (PKE-XTU(A)-12), 0.5 W (PKE-XTU(A)-4), 0.4 W (PKE-XTU(A)-1.2)
Mechanical Lifespan 0.05 × 10⁶ operations
Electrical Lifespan (AC-3, 400 V) 0.05 × 10⁶ operations
Max. Operating Frequency 60 Ops./h
Motor Switching Capacity (AC-3 up to 690 V) 12 A
Switch-Off Technique Electronic
Connection Type Screw connection
Device Construction Built-in device, fixed technique
Auxiliary Switch Integrated No
Undervoltage Release Integrated No
Approvals UL508, CSA-C22.2 No.14-10, IEC60947-4-1, CE marking
UL File No. E36332
CSA File No. 165628
CSA Class No. 3211-05
North America Certification UL Listed, CSA Certified

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