August 3, 2006 - Altech UL489 AC and DC miniature molded case circuit breakers offer the highest rating in the industry for their type and can deliver reliable performance in a wide range of applications, including low inrush motors, appliances, lighting, wiring protection, transformers, power supplies and industrial controls, among others. Industry-high ratings for the AC breaker versions are 32A at 480Y/277VAC and up to 63A at 240VAC. A DC version offers ratings of 125V (1 pole) and 250V (2 pole) up to 63A.Only Altech offers three UL ratings (489, 508, and 1077) providing users with a variety of cost-effective solutions to satisfy particular application requirements.
UL489 specified breakers enable, service entrance, feeder, or branch circuit protection and disconnect function; UL508 breakers can start, stop, regulate, control, or protect electric motors or industrial equipment; and UL1077 Supplementary Protectors protect again overcurrent for specific loads or applications.These new UL 489 breakers are compact at 17.5mm wide, and incorporate 1 pole, 2 poles, or 3 poles (standard) and 4-pole models. They are designed for easy DIN rail mounting and feature user-friendly positive trip indicator (green/red) and short-circuit interrupt (capacity 10kA).
Breakers are HVACR 40ºC rated.All the circuit breakers in the UL489 product line are CE certified and RoHS compliant.