The Schneider Electric LS8GQ 2‑Pole 63 A residual current protective device / miniature circuit breaker is a combined circuit protection unit designed to safeguard low‑voltage AC electrical circuits.
Specifications
Specification Typical Value / Description
Product Name / Family Schneider Electric LS8 series residual current circuit breaker
Poles 2‑pole (2P) — phase + neutral
Rated Current (In) 63 A
Overcurrent Trip Characteristic C‑curve or D‑curve (depending on specific variant) — designed for general load protection with moderate inrush tolerance
Residual‑Current Sensitivity 30 mA (earth‑leakage trip) — typical for personal protection
Rated Operational Voltage (Ue) 230/400 V AC, 50/60 Hz — typical low‑voltage distribution
Breaking Capacity (Icu) ~4.5 kA (typical for LS8 series)
Mounting DIN‑rail mountable
Standards Compliance IEC/EN standards for miniature circuit breakers with residual current protection
Protection Functions Overload protection, short‑circuit protection, earth‑leakage protection
Typical Applications Branch circuit protection in distribution boards (lighting, sockets, general loads)