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Motor protection circuit breakers

Protect individual motor circuits as part of a coordinated starter.

LOVATO manufacturer family image
LOVATO family image; model-specific specifications vary. Manufacturer reference.
Range / configuration
Adjustable motor protection
Catalogue brands
ABB · Schneider Electric · LOVATO · CHINT

APPLICATION GUIDE

Manual motor starting and circuit protection

An adjustable motor-protection breaker combines switching with protective functions. Match its setting band to the motor nameplate and review the complete starter combination, rather than selecting on frame size alone.

Typical applications: Motor feeders, small machines and pump control panels.

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SELECTION AT A GLANCE

Range / configuration

Adjustable motor protection

  • Thermal-magnetic motor protection
  • auxiliary signalling and enclosure options

Options vary by series and application. Confirm the exact configuration and availability.

Manufacturer families & published data

Compare the named series against your requirement. These are catalogue references; stock and lead times are confirmed on enquiry. Similar headline ratings do not establish an interchangeable replacement.

ABB

Motor-protection portfolio

Motor-specific protective arrangements

Select the breaker and starter combination from the ABB motor-protection catalogue.

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Schneider Electric

TeSys motor-protection breakers

Model-dependent motor protection

Choose by motor current, short-circuit coordination and operating duty.

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CHINT

NS2 manual motor starters

Manual motor starting and protection

Use the selected setting band, voltage and protective coordination.

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Manufacturer references reviewed 2026-09-25. Images identify the manufacturer stated in their captions.

Information for your component enquiry

Send the following information so the family can be narrowed to a suitable series. For an existing installation, include the full device reference and clear photographs of the nameplate and connections.

  1. Motor nameplate current and voltage
  2. available fault level
  3. starter arrangement and mounting space

Key selection checks: Motor full-load current; fault level; starter coordination.

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Common questions

Does the listed range mean every option is in stock?

No. The range describes selected catalogue families. NPE confirms the exact series, configuration, stock and lead time against your enquiry.

Can I replace a component using its headline rating alone?

No. Check the full electrical duty, physical fit, interfaces and supported accessories. Send the installed reference so the intended function can be compared against the proposed component.

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