Eaton PKE65/X Motor Protection Circuit Breaker with Trip Block, 16-65 A, 3-Pole, 690 V AC 138516

Adjustable 16-65 A motor protection with 50 kA breaking capacity at 400 V, built for reliable overload and short-circuit protection in industrial motor circuits.

Overview

The Eaton PKE65/X combines a motor protection circuit breaker and trip block in one unit. It provides electronic wide-range overload protection, fixed magnetic short-circuit release, and phase failure sensitivity. The trip class is adjustable from CLASS 5 to 30, allowing precise adaptation to motor starting conditions.

What stands out

• Wide 16-65 A adjustable current range covers many motor sizes.
• High 50 kA short-circuit breaking capacity at 400 V AC.
• Adjustable trip class (5-30) for flexible motor protection.
• Compact 3-pole design for DIN rail or screw mounting.
• Rotary handle for clear ON/OFF and trip indication.

Technical details

• Rated operational current (Ie): 16 - 65 A, adjustable
• Rated operational voltage (Ue): 690 V AC
• Rated insulation voltage (Ui): 690 V
• Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp): 6 kV
• Rated short-circuit breaking capacity (Icu) at 400 V: 50 kA
• Number of poles: 3
• Overload release type: electronic, wide-range
• Short-circuit release type: magnetic, fixed
• Trip class: adjustable, CLASS 5-30
• Mounting: DIN rail / screw mounting
• Degree of protection: IP20
• Ambient operating temperature: -25 to +55 °C
• Connection type: screw terminals
• Rated frequency: 50/60 Hz
• Motor protection functions: overload, short-circuit, phase failure
• Standard compliance: IEC/EN 60947-4-1

Our verdict

A robust and flexible motor protection solution for industrial applications requiring adjustable protection and high breaking capacity.