Eaton Cutler-Hammer PKZM0-16 Motor Protector
The Eaton Cutler-Hammer PKZM0-16 is a professional-grade manual motor protector engineered for precision circuit protection and motor control. This rotary handle motor starter features a wide thermal overload setting range of 10 to 16 Amps, making it an ideal solution for managing three-phase motors in demanding HVACR environments. Designed with Class 10 trip characteristics, this unit provides reliable protection against phase failure and thermal overloads, effectively preventing motor burnout and reducing unscheduled equipment downtime. Its short-circuit current rating (SCCR) and high breaking capacity allow for direct installation on DIN rail systems within control panels. The PKZM0-16 manual motor controller serves as a combined disconnecting means, short-circuit protection, and thermal relay, streamlining your installation by reducing the number of individual components required for a standard motor starter circuit. This device is compatible with a full range of Cutler-Hammer accessories, including auxiliary contacts and shunt trips, ensuring versatile integration into existing building automation and industrial cooling systems.
Key Benefits for Technicians- Precise Current Calibration: The adjustable dial setting allows for exact matching to the motor's Full Load Amps (FLA), ensuring the protective curve is optimized for specific pump or compressor loads.
- Phase Loss Sensitivity: Integrated sensors detect unbalanced phases, triggering a trip before the motor suffers permanent insulation damage.
- Compact Footprint: The space-saving design facilitates high-density mounting on 35mm DIN rail, vital for crowded mechanical room control cabinets.
- Tool-Free Integration: Features screw-terminal connections designed for heavy-gauge wiring, providing secure torque and long-term vibration resistance.
Can the PKZM0-16 be used as a standalone branch circuit protector?
Yes, when used according to its UL/CSA ratings, this motor protective circuit breaker can function as a branch circuit short-circuit protective device (SCPD) and a manual motor controller.
What is the significance of the Class 10 trip rating?
The Class 10 trip curve ensures the device will trip within 10 seconds or less at 600% of the maximum thermal setting, providing balanced protection for standard industrial motors without nuisance tripping during startup.
Is this unit compatible with remote signaling systems?
The PKZM0 series supports side-mounted and front-mounted auxiliary contacts that allow for remote status monitoring of the protector's state (ON/OFF/TRIPPED) back to a PLC or BAS controller.
Disclaimer: While we strive for 100% accuracy, product data and specifications are subject to change. Please contact our team to confirm compatibility or technical details before purchasing.
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$67.75Eaton Cutler-Hammer PKZM0-16 Motor Protector
The Eaton Cutler-Hammer PKZM0-16 is a professional-grade manual motor protector engineered for precision circuit protection and motor control. This rotary handle motor starter features a wide thermal overload setting range of 10 to 16 Amps, making it an ideal solution for managing three-phase motors in demanding HVACR environments. Designed with Class 10 trip characteristics, this unit provides reliable protection against phase failure and thermal overloads, effectively preventing motor burnout and reducing unscheduled equipment downtime. Its short-circuit current rating (SCCR) and high breaking capacity allow for direct installation on DIN rail systems within control panels. The PKZM0-16 manual motor controller serves as a combined disconnecting means, short-circuit protection, and thermal relay, streamlining your installation by reducing the number of individual components required for a standard motor starter circuit. This device is compatible with a full range of Cutler-Hammer accessories, including auxiliary contacts and shunt trips, ensuring versatile integration into existing building automation and industrial cooling systems.
Key Benefits for Technicians- Precise Current Calibration: The adjustable dial setting allows for exact matching to the motor's Full Load Amps (FLA), ensuring the protective curve is optimized for specific pump or compressor loads.
- Phase Loss Sensitivity: Integrated sensors detect unbalanced phases, triggering a trip before the motor suffers permanent insulation damage.
- Compact Footprint: The space-saving design facilitates high-density mounting on 35mm DIN rail, vital for crowded mechanical room control cabinets.
- Tool-Free Integration: Features screw-terminal connections designed for heavy-gauge wiring, providing secure torque and long-term vibration resistance.
Can the PKZM0-16 be used as a standalone branch circuit protector?
Yes, when used according to its UL/CSA ratings, this motor protective circuit breaker can function as a branch circuit short-circuit protective device (SCPD) and a manual motor controller.
What is the significance of the Class 10 trip rating?
The Class 10 trip curve ensures the device will trip within 10 seconds or less at 600% of the maximum thermal setting, providing balanced protection for standard industrial motors without nuisance tripping during startup.
Is this unit compatible with remote signaling systems?
The PKZM0 series supports side-mounted and front-mounted auxiliary contacts that allow for remote status monitoring of the protector's state (ON/OFF/TRIPPED) back to a PLC or BAS controller.
Disclaimer: While we strive for 100% accuracy, product data and specifications are subject to change. Please contact our team to confirm compatibility or technical details before purchasing.
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The Eaton Cutler-Hammer PKZM0-16 is a professional-grade manual motor protector engineered for precision circuit protection and motor control. This rotary handle motor starter features a wide thermal overload setting range of 10 to 16 Amps, making it an ideal solution for managing three-phase motors in demanding HVACR environments. Designed with Class 10 trip characteristics, this unit provides reliable protection against phase failure and thermal overloads, effectively preventing motor burnout and reducing unscheduled equipment downtime. Its short-circuit current rating (SCCR) and high breaking capacity allow for direct installation on DIN rail systems within control panels. The PKZM0-16 manual motor controller serves as a combined disconnecting means, short-circuit protection, and thermal relay, streamlining your installation by reducing the number of individual components required for a standard motor starter circuit. This device is compatible with a full range of Cutler-Hammer accessories, including auxiliary contacts and shunt trips, ensuring versatile integration into existing building automation and industrial cooling systems.
Key Benefits for Technicians- Precise Current Calibration: The adjustable dial setting allows for exact matching to the motor's Full Load Amps (FLA), ensuring the protective curve is optimized for specific pump or compressor loads.
- Phase Loss Sensitivity: Integrated sensors detect unbalanced phases, triggering a trip before the motor suffers permanent insulation damage.
- Compact Footprint: The space-saving design facilitates high-density mounting on 35mm DIN rail, vital for crowded mechanical room control cabinets.
- Tool-Free Integration: Features screw-terminal connections designed for heavy-gauge wiring, providing secure torque and long-term vibration resistance.
Can the PKZM0-16 be used as a standalone branch circuit protector?
Yes, when used according to its UL/CSA ratings, this motor protective circuit breaker can function as a branch circuit short-circuit protective device (SCPD) and a manual motor controller.
What is the significance of the Class 10 trip rating?
The Class 10 trip curve ensures the device will trip within 10 seconds or less at 600% of the maximum thermal setting, providing balanced protection for standard industrial motors without nuisance tripping during startup.
Is this unit compatible with remote signaling systems?
The PKZM0 series supports side-mounted and front-mounted auxiliary contacts that allow for remote status monitoring of the protector's state (ON/OFF/TRIPPED) back to a PLC or BAS controller.
Disclaimer: While we strive for 100% accuracy, product data and specifications are subject to change. Please contact our team to confirm compatibility or technical details before purchasing.
