Overview
Schneider Electric GV2ME06 is a TeSys Deca series motor circuit breaker designed for reliable motor protection in industrial control panels and distribution systems. This 3-pole unit combines thermal and magnetic trip technology to safeguard against overloads, short circuits, and phase failures in low-power motor circuits.
Key Features
- Thermal-Magnetic Trip Unit: Enclosed motor circuit breaker with thermal-magnetic trip unit technology for dual-stage overload and short-circuit protection
- Adjustable Current Range: Adjustable thermal trip setting from 1A to 1.6A, screw clamp terminals, and DIN rail mounting
- High Breaking Capacity: 100kA breaking capacity at 400V and 100,000 cycle mechanical/electrical durability
- Push-Button Control: Integrated push buttons for manual operation and reset with optional under-voltage and shunt trip coil compatibility
- DIN Rail Mounting: DIN rail mountable with vertical and horizontal mounting positions
- Industrial Certifications: IP20 protection rating with multi-standard certifications including IEC, UL, CSA, CCC, EAC, Marine, and ATEX
Technical Specifications
- Rated Current Range: 1–1.6 A
- Number of Poles: 3 (three-phase)
- Supply Voltage: 240–600 VAC (690V rated)
- Frequency: 50/60 Hz
- Trip Unit Technology: Thermal-magnetic
- Breaking Capacity: 100 kA @ 400V AC
- Terminal Connections: Screw clamp
- Mounting Type: 35 mm symmetrical DIN rail (clipped)
- Motor Power Range: 0.37–1.1 kW (depending on supply voltage)
- Operating Temperature: –20 to +60 °C
- Dimensions (H × D × W): 89 mm × 78.2 mm × 44.5 mm
- Protection Rating: IP20/IK04
- Operating Cycles: 100,000
Typical Applications
Three-pole motor circuit breaker with thermal-magnetic protection rated at 1.6A/690V, suitable for 3-phase motor applications from 0.37 to 0.55kW@400V. Ideal for:
- Small to medium industrial motor circuits (fractional-horsepower to single-horsepower motors)
- HVAC fan and pump motor protection
- Industrial automation control cabinets and panel-mount applications
- OEM machine builder motor protection circuits
- Retrofit and replacement of existing TeSys GV2 units
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard 35 mm DIN rail systems (symmetrical profile)
- IEC 60947-4-1 compliant three-phase AC motor circuits
- TeSys Deca accessory range (shunt trip, under-voltage release coils)
- Allen-Bradley, Siemens, ABB, and other multi-brand control panel integrations
- NEMA and European-standard industrial control applications
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Schneider Electric GV2ME06 (same unit for spares and upgrades)
- Earlier Square D GV2ME06 variants
- Comparable three-pole 1–1.6A manual motor starters in the TeSys family
Works With
- IEC 60947-2 standard compliant manual motor control systems
- TeSys Deca accessory ecosystem (optional coils, mechanical interlocks, auxiliary contacts)
- Any three-phase AC industrial power distribution system rated 240–690 VAC
- Push-button pendant and hardwired control schemes
