Overview
The Dayton 5ZVE6 miniature circuit breaker is a 2-pole protection device designed for 480V AC systems requiring 6A rated protection. This compact DIN rail-mounted breaker combines thermal-magnetic trip technology with industrial-grade construction, making it suitable for control panels, motor circuits, and branch protection in commercial and industrial applications.
Key Features
- 2-pole configuration for balanced load protection across two conductors
- D-curve trip characteristic for reliable nuisance-free operation in stable loads
- Thermal-magnetic trip mechanism provides both overload and instantaneous short-circuit protection
- UL 489 listed for use in North American electrical systems
- DIN rail mount with lug terminal connections for fast installation and maintenance
- 10 kA AIR (Ampere Interrupting Rating) at 480V AC
Technical Specifications
- Voltage Rating: 480V AC
- Current Rating: 6 Amps
- Number of Poles: 2
- Trip Curve: D-Curve
- Trip Type: Thermal-Magnetic (Fixed Instantaneous)
- Mounting: DIN Rail (35 mm)
- Terminal Connection: Lug Type
- Interrupting Capacity: 10 kA @ 480V AC
- Frame Size: 32A
- Actuator: Toggle Switch
- Depth: 3 inches
- Length: 4.01 inches
- Width: 2.13 inches
Typical Applications
- Motor starter branch protection
- Control circuit protection in industrial panels
- Lighting and receptacle branch circuits at 480V
- Feeder protection in three-phase systems
- Load centers and disconnect switches requiring compact protection
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard DIN rail systems (35 mm rail)
- 480V AC three-phase electrical systems
- Industrial control panels and enclosures
- Motor starters and soft starters operating at 480V
- Load centers requiring 6A branch protection
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Other Dayton 2-pole 6A 480V miniature circuit breakers with D-curve characteristics
- Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering to ensure curve type and pole configuration match your application.
Works With
- 480V AC three-phase industrial power systems
- Allen-Bradley and Siemens motor starters
- Standard panelboard and enclosure configurations using DIN rail mounts
- Thermal-magnetic coordination in multi-level protection schemes
