Technical Parameters
Parameter Specification
Manufacturer ABB
Product Series SACE Emax 2 – E1.2B
Product Type Air Circuit Breaker (ACB), withdrawable (WMP)
Configuration 3‑pole (three‑phase)
Rated Continuous Current (Iu) 1250 A
Rated Operational Voltage (Ue) Up to 690 V AC
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui) ~1000 V AC
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp) ~12 kV
Trip Unit Type Ekip DIP electronic protection with LI (Long‑time + Instantaneous)
Protection Functions Long‑time overload (L), Instantaneous short‑circuit (I)
Overload Setting Range Adjustable from ~500 A to 1250 A
Instantaneous Setting Range Adjustable in a range up to ~18750 A
Short‑Circuit Breaking Capacity (Icu) ~42 kA at 400 V AC and up to 690 V AC
Service Breaking Capacity (Ics) ~42 kA (typical)
Auxiliary Contacts Typically includes 4 change‑over auxiliary contacts
Connection Style Withdrawable module for switchgear frames
Rated Frequency 50 / 60 Hz
Typical Applications Main power distribution, feeder protection in industrial and commercial switchgear
The ABB E1.2B 1250 Ekip Dip LI 3‑Pole Air Circuit Breaker is a heavy‑duty low‑voltage protective device from ABB’s SACE Emax 2 E1.2B series designed for three‑phase industrial and commercial power distribution systems. It incorporates an Ekip DIP electronic trip unit with LI protection, providing adjustable long‑time and instantaneous overcurrent protection. This breaker model is typically supplied in a withdrawable (WMP) version, allowing the unit to be easily inserted or removed from switchgear for maintenance without disconnecting the main busbars. It is suitable as main distribution or feeder protection in electrical panels, switchgear, and distribution boards.