The Schneider Electric Masterpact NW32H2 Air Circuit Breaker (ACB) is a high‑capacity industrial circuit breaker designed for low‑voltage power distribution protection in commercial, industrial, and utility electrical systems. It is rated at 3200 A and has 4 poles (4P) for three‑phase applications with neutral. The H2 interrupting capacity code provides a high short‑circuit breaking performance (typically 100 kA or higher depending on voltage level). The breaker can be supplied as a fixed or draw‑out unit and can work with modular protection units (such as Micrologic trip units) for overload, short‑circuit, and earth‑fault protection. It conforms to international standards for low‑voltage switchgear and is suitable for main or feeder distribution panels.
Technical Parameters
Parameter Specification
Product Name Schneider Electric Masterpact Air Circuit Breaker
Model / Frame Masterpact NW32H2 / MTZ2‑32 H2
Device Type Low‑Voltage Air Circuit Breaker
Rated Current (In) 3200 A at 40 °C ambient
Poles 4 poles (3P + N)
Rated Operational Voltage (Ue) 690 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui) 1000 V AC
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp) 12 kV
Interrupting Capacity Code H2 (high interrupting performance)
Ultimate Short‑Circuit Breaking Capacity (Icu) 100 kA at 220/415 V AC & 440 V AC; 85 kA at 525 V AC & 690 V AC
Service Short‑Circuit Breaking Capacity (Ics) Same as Icu at respective voltages
Rated Short‑Time Withstand Current (Icw) 85 kA for 1 s / 75 kA for 3 s
Short‑Circuit Making Capacity (Icm) 220 kA @ 220/415 V; 187 kA @ 440–690 V
Suitability for Isolation Yes, complies with IEC 60947‑2
Selectivity Category Category B (IEC)
Control / Operation Push‑button or with optional trip unit
Mounting Mode Fixed or draw‑out version available
Typical Application Main and feeder protection in industrial/commercial power systems