TMC 8 Series UL 489 Thermal-Magnetic Circuit Breakers
Phoenix Contact features their TMC 8 series comprised of 1-pole, 2-pole, and 3-pole thermal-magnetic miniature circuit breakers
The TMC 8 series from Phoenix Contact is comprised of 1-pole, 2-pole, and 3-pole thermal-magnetic miniature circuit breakers (MCBs) in accordance with UL 489 and EN 60947-2 for DIN rail-mounted applications. These dual-rated breakers are equipped with toggle actuation, visual status indication, and high-rated interrupting capacity and are meant to protect branch circuit conductors. A positively trip-free snap action mechanism ensures reliable switching behavior for use in switchgear, panel boards, and electrical equipment. Phoenix Contact TMC 8 breakers are rated at 120 / 240 / 277 / 480 VAC and 60 / 125 VDC with a 10 kA short circuit current rating. Applications include: automation and process control, chemical, oil, and gas, automotive manufacturing, renewable energy, pharmaceutical and food, telecom and datacom, and lighting equipment.
- Single-pole and multi-pole options
- Visual status indication
- Snap-action mechanism
- Trip-free design
- Cuttable auxiliary busbar
- Range of trip curves (B, C, D)
- High-rated interrupting capacity
- International approvals for global use
- Accommodates a variety of applications
- Easy indication for maintenance and troubleshooting
- Eliminates contact welding and reduces contact wear
- Increased safety against closing during an overcurrent event
- Easy bridging of contacts at a specified length
- Caters more specifically to each application
- Durability for long-lasting performance
- Approved and listed products for specification purposes