People Electric · Air Circuit Breaker
Product overview
People Electric RDW5 air circuit breakers are used for power distribution and coordinated protection against overload, undervoltage, short circuit and single-phase earth faults. Match the rated current to the selected frame and the breaking capacity to the actual circuit voltage. Controller functions, auxiliary supplies and accessories are confirmed as part of the exact order.
Technical selection summary
| Manufacturer / series | Original People Electric RDW5 |
|---|---|
| Main circuit frequency | 50/60Hz |
| Poles | 3P or 4P |
| 1600A frame currents | 200, 400, 630, 800, 1000, 1250 and 1600A |
| 2500A frame currents | 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000 and 2500A |
| 4000A frame currents | 2000, 2500, 2900, 3200, 3600 and 4000A |
| 6300A frame currents | 4000, 5000 and 6300A |
| AC400V Icu / Ics by frame | 1600A: 42/32kA; 2500A: 80/65kA; 4000A: 100/80kA; 6300A: 80/65kA |
| AC690V Icu / Ics by frame | 2500A: 50/50kA; 4000A: 65/65kA. The source does not give AC690V values for the 1600A or 6300A frame. |
| Neutral-pole rated current | 100% In for frames 1600/2500/4000A; 50% In for the 6300A frame |
| Rated insulation / impulse withstand voltage | Ui 1000V; Uimp 12kV |
| Power-frequency withstand voltage | 3500V for 1 minute, main circuit |
| Installation | Fixed or draw-out; exact outline and switchboard clearances depend on frame and poles |
| Protection / utilization category | IP20; category B |
| Ambient / altitude | -5 to +40°C; 24-hour average ≤35°C; altitude ≤2,000m |
| Opening / closing time | 25–30ms without auxiliary delay; closing ≤70ms |
| Standard stated | IEC 60947-2 |
Only frame/voltage combinations with explicit Icu and Ics values are selectable here. Current choices depend on that frame. Do not assume the 6300A frame has a 100%-rated neutral: its source value is 50% In. The catalogue does not provide a complete controller-code and control-supply selection list; state these requirements in the enquiry for exact-order confirmation. Product photos are manufacturer series examples.
Typical applications
- Main and feeder protection in AC distribution networks within the selected voltage and fault-level ratings.
- Industrial switchboards requiring fixed or draw-out air circuit breakers and coordinated intelligent protection.
Specify your enquiry
For a focused quotation, include:
- Frame/voltage combination, rated current, poles, fault level and neutral loading.
- Required controller and protection functions, exact control supply, undervoltage/shunt releases, motor operation and interlocks.
- Installation, busbar arrangement, switchboard dimensions, quantity and destination.
Download People Electric RDW5 catalogue (PDF)
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