Schneider electric EasyPact CVS Molded-case circuit breakers

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Product Description

The EasyPact CVS range consists of molded-case circuit breakers (MCCB) and switch-disconnectors designed for low-voltage power distribution applications.

The range provides:

  • Adjustable thermal-magnetic protection
  • Electronic trip unit options
  • Compact industrial MCCB solutions
  • Distribution and motor protection

Current range:

  • 16 A to 630 A
  • 3P and 4P versions
  • Fixed and adjustable protection configurations available
Parameter Specification
Rated current (In) 16 A to 630 A
Rated operational voltage (Ue) Up to 690 V AC
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Number of poles 3P / 4P
Utilization category Category A
Standard IEC 60947-2
Breaking capacity (Icu) 25 / 36 / 50 kA at 380/415 V AC
Service breaking capacity (Ics) 100% of Icu

Protection Types

Thermal-Magnetic Trip Units (TM-D)

Features:

  • Adjustable overload protection (Ir)
  • Adjustable/fixed magnetic protection (Im)
  • Instantaneous short-circuit protection

Typical adjustment ranges:

  • Thermal setting:
    • 0.7 to 1 × In
  • Magnetic setting:
    • Fixed or adjustable depending on frame size

Example:

  • CVS400:
    • Magnetic setting adjustable from 5–10 × In
  • CVS630:
    • Magnetic setting adjustable from 4.2–8.3 × In

Electronic Trip Unit Options

Available on selected CVS400 and CVS630 models:

  • ETS 2.3 electronic trip unit
  • Adjustable long-time protection
  • Enhanced protection coordination
  • Better selectivity performance
Model Current Range
CVS100 16–100 A
CVS160 100–160 A
CVS250 160–250 A
CVS400 320–400 A
CVS630 500–630 A

Available breaking classes:

  • B = 25 kA
  • F = 36 kA
  • N = 50 kA
Parameter Specification
Mounting type Fixed
Operating mechanism Toggle
Rotary handle option Yes
Mechanical interlocking Available
Padlocking Supported
Degree of protection IP20

Available accessories:

  • Auxiliary contacts
  • Alarm contacts
  • Shunt trip
  • Undervoltage release
  • Rotary handles
  • Mechanical interlocks
Parameter Specification
Operating temperature Up to +70°C
Storage temperature -40°C to +85°C
Pollution degree 3
Vibration resistance IEC compliant
Marine suitability Veritas/Lloyd’s tested

Protection Configurations

Distribution Protection

  • Overload protection
  • Short-circuit protection
  • Feeder protection

Motor Protection (MA Trip Units)

  • Instantaneous magnetic protection only
  • Used with thermal relay + contactor combinations
  • Adjustable magnetic threshold

Motor protection capability:

  • Up to approximately 250 kW applications

Applications

Suitable for:

  • Commercial buildings
  • Industrial distribution panels
  • OEM switchboards
  • HVAC systems
  • Motor control panels
  • Generator distribution
  • Infrastructure projects