Catalog 1308242
Issued 4-15 (PDF Rev. 04-15)
Potter & Brumfield
W57 series
Compact, Push To Reset Only
P&B Thermal Circuit Breaker
Features
Insulation Resistance: 1
00 megohms.
Maximum Operating Voltages: 50VDC; 250VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Interrupt Capacity: 1
,000 amps in accordance with UL standard 1077.
Resettable Overload Capacity: T en times rated current.
Reset Time: 60 seconds.
• New, compact design.
• 3 to 20 amp ratings.
• Cannot be manually tripped.
• Button extends for visual trip indication.
• Push button to reset breaker.
• Numerous mounting and termination options.
• Optional bottom marking of amperage rating.
Typical Resistance vs. Current Rating @ +25°C
Agency Approvals
Current Typical Current Typical
Rating
Resistance Rating
Resistance
in Amps
in Ohms
in Amps
in Ohms
W57 series is UL1077 Recognized as Supplementary Protectors,
File E69543, for Canada and the United States. Available models
meet Ignition Protection requirements in accordance with UL1500.
Approved to VDE 0642/EN60934 (Circuit Breakers for Equipment)
License Number 40007874 (excludes models rated 3-4A and >15A).
CCC mark compliant, certificate 2004010307123217.
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
Users should thoroughly review the technical data before selecting a product part
number. It is recommended that users also seek out the pertinent approvals files
of the agencies/labora-tories and review them to confirm the product meets the
requirements for a given application.
8.0
10.0
12.0
15.0
20.0
0.031
0.025
0.021
0.017
0.012
Mechanical/Environmental Data
Electrical Data @ 25°C
Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to +60°C.
Termination: .250” (6.35mm) quick connects.
Mounting: Various options. See Ordering Information and drawings.
Approximate Weight: 0.5 oz. (14.3g).
Calibration: Will continuously carry 100% of rating.
May trip between 101% and 134%, but must trip at 135% of
rating within one hour at +25°C.
Dielectric Strength: 1,500VAC (60 seconds).
Outline Dimensions
Time vs. Current Trip Curve @ +25°C
1000
Overload
100%
135%
200%
300%
400%
500%
600%
800%
1000%
900
800
Load Current As A Percent
Of Breaker Rating
0.083
0.062
0.050
0.042
0.036
700
600
500
Trip Times
No Trip
Trip in 1 hour
4.0 - 40.0 Sec.
1.2 - 12.0 Sec.
0.6 - 5.0 Sec.
0.4 - 2.8 Sec.
0.3 - 1.8 Sec.
0.18 - 0.9 Sec.
0.12 - 0.7 Sec.
.465
(11.8)
.889
(22.6)
.303
(7.7)
1.15 .689
(29.2) (17.5)
SEE TERMINAL DRAWINGS
FOR DETAIL
.031 .102
(.8) (2.6)
400
300
.457
(11.6)
SEE MOUNTING
BUSHING AND
MOUNTING HARDWARE
DRAWINGS FOR DETAIL
.575
(14.6)
200
135
100
0
.1
1
10
100
Time In Seconds
1000
10,000
Ambient Compensation Table
Ambient
Rating Correction Factor
Temperature
in °C
3-4A Models
5-20A Models
-10
.70
.77
0
.75
.85
10
.82
.90
20
.90
.95
25
1.00
1.00
30
1.10
1.05
40
1.25
1.15
50
1.61
1.25
60
2.15
1.40
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(millimeters)unlessotherwise
specified.
Optional Protective Boot
Silicone rubber boot is bonded to integral alumimum nut.
1-1423696-5
Black boot for W57 with
3/8”-24 bushing.
.63 DIA.
(16.0)
To use this chart: Divide the breaker
rating by the correction factor to
determine the compensated rating.
Calculate the overloads in terms of
the compensated rating to use the
published trip curve.
Do not use these devices outside
their specified operating temperature
ranges.
.622
(15.8)
1-1423696-6
Clear boot for W57 with
M11 X 1.0 bushing.
.70 DIA.
(17.8)
.799
(20.3)
Dimensions are shown for reference
purposes only. Specifications and
availability subject to change.
USA: 1-800-522-6752
Canada: 1-905-470-4425
Mexico: 01-800-733-8926
C. America: 52-55-1106-0803
SouthAmerica:55-11-2103-6000
Hong Kong: 852-2735-1628
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Japan: 81-44-844-8013
UK: 44-8706-080208
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Ordering Information
Typical Part No.
>
W
57 -X B 1 A 4 A 1 0 -4
1. Designator:
W = Circuit breaker
2. Series Number:
57 = Compact, Single Pole, Push-to-Reset, Thermal Model
3. Circuit Function:
X = Series Trip
4.
Button Color & Rate Marking:
A = White, plain, no rate marking
B = White, red rate marking (vertical)
C = White, black rate marking (vertical)
D = Black, plain, no rate marking
E = Black, white rate marking (horizontal)
F = White, red rate marking (horizontal)
5.
Mounting Bushing:
1 = Plastic, 9.8mm (double D) X 9.6mm long, M11x1 threads, (similar to 7/16”), hex base
2 = Plastic, 3/8” (single D) x 10.5mm long, 3/8”x24 threads, hex base
4 = Plastic, snap-in type
5 = Metal, 9.8mm (double D) X 9.6mm long, M11x1 threads, (similar to 7/16”), round base
6 = Metal, 3/8” (single D) x 10.5mm long, 3/8”x24 threads, hex base
7 = Metal, 10.8mm (double D) x 9.6mm long, M12x1 threads, (similar to 15/32”), round base
8 = Metal, 3/8” (double D) x 10.0mm long, 3/8”x24 threads, hex base
G = White, black rate marking (horizontal)
H = Black, white rate marking (vertical)
I = Red, plain, no rate marking
J = Black, no rate marking on button,
white rate marking on bottom of
case between terminals.
Notes: Codes 1 and 3 are similar in size to 7/16” bushings (not exact equivalent).
Code 7 is similar in size to a 15/32” bushing (not exact equivalent)
6. Terminals: (see drawings for detail)
A = Quick connect .250” (6.35mm) straight
B = Quick connect .250” (6.35mm) , bent 90°
C = Quick connect .250” (6.35mm) , bent 45°
D = Quick connect .250” (6.35mm) , bent 90°
E = Quick connect .250” (6.35mm) , bent 90°, PCB compatible
F = Quick connect .250” (6.35mm) , bent 90°, PCB compatible
G = Quick connect .250” (6.35mm) , straight (smaller hole)
H = One quick connect .250” (6.35mm) , one #8-32 screw bent 90°
I = Same as F above, but amperage marking reversed.
7.
Mounting Hardware:
4 = Metal knurled nut/hex nut
6 = Metal hex nut
12 = Metal knurled nut
15 = 2 metal hex nuts, metal lockwasher
18 = Metal hex nut, metal lockwasher
8. Mounting Hardware Packaging:
A = Assembled to bushing
7 = Plastic knurled nut
8 = Plastic knurled nut with small hole
22 = Plastic knurled nut, metal lockwasher
99 = None
B = Bulk unassembled C = No mounting hardware.
9. Maximum Operating Voltage (AC):
1 = 250VAC
2 = 125VAC/50VDC
10. Nameplate:
0 = None
1 = Embossed aluminum
2 = Silver color printing on black color
3 = Black color printing on silver color
11. Specify Amp Rating:
3† 4† 5 6 7 8 10 12 15 20†
†Not VDE
12. UL Recognition:
Leave Blank = UL1077 recognized breaker
M = Model meeting Ignition Protection requirements in accordance with UL1500, in addition to UL1077 recognition†
†Not VDE
Our authorized distributors are more likely to stock the following items for immediate delivery.
W57-XB1A4A10-5
W57-XB1A4A10-10
ORDERING NOTE:
W57-XB1A4A10-15
W57-XB1A4A10-20
W57-XB1A7A10-5
W57-XB1A7A10-10
W57-XB1A7A10-15
W57-XB1A7A10-20
Mounting hardware can be ordered separately. Some options are subject to extended leadtimes and significant minimum order quantities.
Mounting Bushings and Recommended Panel Cutouts
.059
(1.5)
.441+.008, -.0
(11.2+.2, -.0)
.378
(9.6)
.441+.008, -.0
(11.2+.2, -.0)
.543±.005
(13.8±.13)
.382 +.008, -.0
(9.7 +.2, -.0)
Option 2 & 6 – 3/8” - 24UNF Thread
.059
(1.5)
.394+.008, -.0
(10.0+.2, -.0)
.386
(9.8)
.480 +.008, -.0
(12.2 +.2, -.0)
.425
(10.8)
Option 5 – M11 X 1.0 Thread
Dimensionsareininchesover
(millimeters)unlessotherwise
specified.
Option 4 – Snap In Option
.043
(1.1)
.433 +.008, -.0
(11.0 +.2, -.0)
.378
(9.6)
.378
(9.6)
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.630±.005
(16±.13)
.346 +.008, -.0
(8.8 +.2, -.0)
.394
(10.0)
Option 1 – M11 X 1.0 Thread
2
.338
(8.6)
.394+.008, -.0
(10.0+.2, -.0)
.386
(9.8)
.059
(1.5)
.043
(1.1)
.382 +.008, -.0
(9.7 +.2, -.0)
.303
(7.7)
.311 +.008, -.0
(7.9 +.2, -.0)
.394
(10.0)
Option 7 – M12 X 1.0 Thread
Dimensions are shown for reference
purposes only. Specifications and
availability subject to change.
Option 8 – 3/8” - 24UNF Thread
USA: 1-800-522-6752
Canada: 1-905-470-4425
Mexico: 01-800-733-8926
C. America: 52-55-1106-0803
SouthAmerica:55-11-2103-6000
Hong Kong: 852-2735-1628
Japan: 81-44-844-8013
UK: 44-8706-080208
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Termination Options
.126.126
(3.2)
(3.2)
Option A
.250 QC
Straight
± .01
.154.154
± .01
± .01
.154 ± .01 .098.098
± .01
.098 ± .01
±3)
0.3)
.126
(3.9(3.
± 90.
.181
.126.126 .181
±3)
0.3).181.181 (2.5 ± 0.3) .181
(3.
9 ± 0.3) (
5(2.
± 50.
.181
.2.
126
(3.2)(3.2)
(4.6)
(2.
D IA.
.110
(2.8)
D8)
IA.
(3.2) (4.6)
(4.6)(4.6)
110
((
2.
8)
DD8)
II
A.
(4.
6) .110
(1.
D IA.
071.071
1.
8)
A.
(3.2)
(4.6) ..
Option C
.250 QC
45°
Option D
.250 QC
90°
Option E
.250 QC/PCB
270°
Option B
.250 QC
90 °
A
A
A
ALTERNATE TEETH TWISTEDALTERNATE TEETH TWISTED
A
IN OPPOSITE
DIRECTIONS IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS
A
2 X .059 DIA.
(1.5)
B B
Hex Nut
2 X .059 DIA.
(1.5)
84°
B
B
Knurled Nut
Option H
.250 QC Straight
with #8-32 Load
Term. Bent 90°
Optional Bottom Marking of Rating
Mounting Hardware Options
A A
.071 (1.8)D IA.
Option G
.250 QC Straight
(small hole)
Option F or I
.250 QC/PCB
270 °
56°
A
84°
B
Integrated Knurled Nut
with Small Holes
B
56°
A
B
B
Lockwasher
Mounting Hardware Dimensions
Dimension
Code
Bushing
Diameter
Plastic
Knurled Nut
Integrated Plastic
Knurled Nut w/Holes
Metal
Knurled Nut
Metal
Hex Nut
Lockwasher
3/8”
.74 (18.8)
–
.56 (14.2)
.55 (14.0)
.49 (12.5)
M11
.74 (18.8)
.74 (18.8)
.59 (15.0)
.55 (14.0)
.587 (14.9)
A
M12
–
–
.59 (15.0)
.55 (14.0)
.626 (15.9)
3/8”
.126 (3.2)
–
.079 (2.0)
.079 (2.0)
.02 (.5)
M11
.126 (3.2)
.13 (3.3)
.102 (2.6)
.118 (3.0)
.02 (.5)
M12
–
–
.102 (2.6)
.079 (2.0)
.02 (.5)
Integrated Plastic
Knurled Nut w/Holes
Metal
Knurled Nut
Metal
Hex Nut
Lockwasher
–
B
Mounting Hardware Ordering Information
Mounting Bushing
Material
Mounting Bushing
Code
Plastic
Knurled Nut
Plastic
1 (M11)
–
1423696-8
2-1423696-2
–
2 (3/8”)
–
1423696-2
–
–
–
5 (M11)
–
–
1423696-4
1423696-6
1-1423696-2
6 (3/8”)
–
–
1-1423696-0
1423696-3
1-1423696-1
Metal
7 (M12)
–
–
1423696-5
1423696-7
1-1423696-3
8 (3/8”)
–
–
1-1423696-0
1423696-3
1-1423696-1
Nameplates
.854 DIA.
(21.7)
.945 DIA.
(24.0)
.016 (.4) THICK
.016 (.4) THICK
Embossed
Aluminum
Imprinted Aluminum
(Either Silver on Black
or Black on Silver)
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(millimeters)unlessotherwise
specified.
Dimensions are shown for reference
purposes only. Specifications and
availability subject to change.
USA: 1-800-522-6752
Canada: 1-905-470-4425
Mexico: 01-800-733-8926
C. America: 52-55-1106-0803
SouthAmerica:55-11-2103-6000
Hong Kong: 852-2735-1628
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Japan: 81-44-844-8013
UK: 44-8706-080208