The General Electric TEC36050 is a legacy E-Frame motor circuit protector (MCP) designed for use in motor control and industrial power distribution systems. Rated at 50 Amps with a 3-pole configuration, this unit-mount device provides instantaneous-only magnetic protection and is intended to operate with external overload relays. It is compatible with GE A-Series and Spectra Series panelboards, combination starters, and motor control centers. Built for reliability in motor protection applications, it delivers adjustable magnetic trip performance to reduce nuisance tripping during motor startup.
Voltage and Rating
- Current Rating: 50 Amps
- Voltage Rating: 240VAC / 480VAC / 600VAC
- Interrupting Rating:
- 10 kAIC @ 240VAC
- 10 kAIC @ 480VAC
- 10 kAIC @ 600VAC
Key Specifications
- Catalog Number: TEC36050
- Brand: General Electric (ABB / GE)
- Series: TEC
- Product Type: Motor Circuit Protector (MCP)
- Frame Type: E-Frame (Legacy)
- Number of Poles: 3-Pole
- Phase: 3-Phase
- Mounting Style: Unit Mount
- Trip Technology: Magnetic Only
- Trip Function: Instantaneous Only
- Trip Adjustability: Adjustable Magnetic
Protection Features
- Instantaneous-only motor protection
- Designed for use with external overload relays
- Adjustable magnetic trip (prevents nuisance tripping during startup)
- Non-interchangeable trip design
- Reverse feed capable
Connection & Wiring
- Terminal Type: Lugs
- Wire Range: 14–3 AWG (Cu), 12–1 AWG (Al)
- Max Wire: 3 AWG
- Min Wire: 14 AWG
Technical Features
- Motor circuit protector (MCP) design
- Mag-break technology
- Heavy-duty industrial construction
- Compatible with combination motor starters and panelboards
Certifications & Standards
- UL 489
- CSA C22.2 No. 5.1
- CSA Approved
- UL Recognized (UR)
- 40°C temperature rating
Applications
- Motor control centers (MCCs)
- Combination motor starters
- GE A-Series panelboards
- GE Spectra Series panelboards
- Industrial motor protection systems
- Type Motor Protector
- Vendor GE
- Brand General Electric
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