The Schneider Electric WG800/630/3 Load‑Break / Load Isolation Switch is a rugged three‑pole switch‑disconnect device used in industrial and commercial electrical distribution systems.
Specifications
Specification Details
Product Type Load‑Break / Load Isolation Switch (Manual)
Series / Family Schneider Electric WG Series
Model / Designation WG800/630/3
Number of Poles 3‑pole (3P)
Rated Current (Ith) 800 A (thermal current rating – switch body rating)
Utilization Current 630 A (typical utilizable current under switching conditions)
Rated Operational Voltage (Ue) Up to 690 V AC, 50/60 Hz (common for WG series switches)
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui) 1000 V AC (switch body insulation)
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp) 12 kV (typical for WG800 frame switches)
Short‑Circuit Making Capacity (Icm) ~75 kA at 690 V AC (alone) / ~330 kA with upstream breaker
Short‑Time Withstand Current (Icw) Up to ~50 kA (0.1 s) (varies with duty / installation)
Utilization Category AC‑33B (switching of motors and power circuits)
Control / Operation Front rotary handle (black) or lever type, manual operation
Suitability for Isolation Yes (visible contact break for safe isolation)
Pollution Degree 3 (typical for industrial environments)
Mounting Mode Fixed mounting on backplate, rail, or panel
Standards Compliance IEC 60947‑1, IEC 60947‑3 (manual switch‑disconnectors)
Operating Temperature −25 °C to +70 °C range typical for WG series devices