Technical Specifications
Parameter Specification / Typical Value
Manufacturer / Brand Eaton
Model Number LZMC3-A500
Product Line NZM
Rated Current (Iₙ) 500 A
Poles 3
Frame Size NZMC3-A
Rated Operational Voltage (Uₑ) 400/415 V AC (IEC) / 690 V AC
Rated Insulation Voltage (Uᵢ) 690 V AC
Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz
Rated Ultimate Breaking Capacity (I꜀ᵤ) Typically 50 kA / 65 kA @ 400V (Must be verified from datasheet)
Trip Unit Type Thermal-Magnetic (Non-Adjustable)
Overload Protection (Ir) Fixed at 500A
Short-Circuit Protection (Im) Fixed magnetic trip
Installation Fixed Type
Standards Compliance IEC 60947-2
Electrical Life Several thousand cycles (e.g., 5,000)
Mechanical Life Tens of thousands of cycles (e.g., 20,000)
Terminal Torque Refer to official manual (Specific torque for 500A terminals)
The Eaton LZMC3-A500 is a 500-ampere, 3-pole, molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) from the industrial-grade Eaton NZM series.
The "LZMC3" identifies a specific, large frame size within the NZM family, designed for high current applications. The "A" denotes a specific interrupting capacity rating for this frame. The "500" specifies the fixed rated current of this unit, which is 500 Amperes.