Why Choose the Lovato P5X16A400UL Shunt Trip?
The Lovato P5X16A400UL is a shunt trip release designed for compatible Lovato P5M moulded case circuit breakers. It enables the associated MCCB to be opened electrically by a remote control signal, providing an effective way to integrate circuit-breaker tripping into industrial control, emergency shutdown and power-distribution systems.
Installed as an internal accessory within the compatible P5M circuit breaker, the P5X16A400UL acts directly on the breaker operating mechanism when its trip coil is energised. This allows remote circuit interruption independently of the MCCB's normal overload and short-circuit protective operation.
The P5X16A400UL is designed for a 380–500 V AC control supply and is the UL version of this P5M shunt trip accessory. It provides a coordinated solution for compatible P5M installations requiring remotely initiated breaker opening in industrial switchboards, machinery and electrical distribution equipment.
Key Advantages
- Provides remote electrical tripping of compatible Lovato P5M circuit breakers.
- Wide 380–500 V AC control voltage range for industrial applications.
- UL version for compatible applications requiring UL-listed circuit-breaker accessories.
- Acts directly on the MCCB operating mechanism when the trip coil is energised.
- Supports integration with emergency shutdown, interlocking and remote-control circuits.
- Part of the coordinated Lovato P5 moulded case circuit breaker accessory range.
Key Features
- Lovato P5X / P5 accessory family.
- Shunt trip release for remote circuit-breaker opening.
- Designed for compatible Lovato P5M moulded case circuit breakers.
- 380–500 V AC rated control supply.
- UL version.
- Electrically operated trip mechanism.
- Internal circuit-breaker installation.
- Provides remote trip command capability independently of normal overcurrent protection.
- Suitable for industrial switchboards, machinery and power-distribution systems.
Reliable Remote Tripping for P5M Circuit Breakers
A shunt trip release provides an electrically controlled method of opening a circuit breaker. When the specified control voltage is applied to the release, it operates the breaker mechanism and disconnects the protected circuit. This allows an MCCB to respond to commands from remote pushbuttons, control systems, interlocks or emergency shutdown circuits.
The Lovato P5X16A400UL integrates this functionality directly into compatible P5M moulded case circuit breakers. Its 380–500 V AC control range and UL configuration make it suitable for compatible industrial equipment and switchgear requiring high-voltage AC remote-trip control.
Typical Applications
- Remote tripping of compatible Lovato P5M moulded case circuit breakers.
- Industrial emergency shutdown circuits.
- Main and sub-distribution switchboards.
- Machinery power isolation and control systems.
- Motor control centres and automation panels.
- Industrial power-management and interlocking systems.
- OEM switchgear and electrical panel assemblies.
