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ZB12-4

Thermal overload relay

Eaton | Overload Relays | 278438

1.5 AAmperage
600 VACVoltage
Thermal overload relayProduct Type

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Product Weight0.142 kg
Product Length/Depth88 mm
Product Height67 mm
Product Width45 mm
Degree Of ProtectionIP00
Mounting MethodDirect attachment Direct mounting

Standards & Approvals

  • Eaton global quality standards

Typical Applications

Motor Protection, Overload Detection, Pump & Fan Control and more.

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Technical Specifications

General Information
Product NameEaton Moeller® series ZB Thermal overload relay
Catalog Number278438
Model CodeZB12-4
UPC782116358687
EAN4015082784386
Global Catalog278438
Product TypeThermal overload relay
Product categoryAccessoriesOverload relay ZB up to 150 A
Electrical connection type of main circuitScrew connection
Electrical Characteristics
10.11 Short-circuit ratingIs the panel builder's responsibility. The specifications for the switchgear must be observed.
10.2.2 Corrosion resistanceMeets the product standard's requirements.
10.2.3.2 Verification of resistance of insulating materials to normal heatMeets the product standard's requirements.
10.2.4 Resistance to ultra-violet (UV) radiationMeets the product standard's requirements.
10.9.2 Power-frequency electric strengthIs the panel builder's responsibility.
10.9.3 Impulse withstand voltageIs the panel builder's responsibility.
ClassCLASS 10 A / IEC 60947-4-1, 8.2.1.5.1.1. c) 4 min
Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp)6000 V AC 4000 V (auxiliary and control circuits)
Rated operational current (Ie) at AC-15, 220 V, 230 V, 240 V1.5 A
Rated operational current (Ie) at AC-15, 380 V, 400 V, 415 V0.9 A
Rated operational current (Ie) at DC-13, 110 V0.4 A
Rated operational current (Ie) at DC-13, 220 V, 230 V0.2 A
Rated operational current (Ie) at DC-13, 24 V0.9 A
Rated operational current (Ie) at DC-13, 60 V0.75 A
Rated operational current for specified heat dissipation (In)4 A
Static heat dissipation, non-current-dependent Pvs0 W
Voltage rating - max600 VAC
Adjustable current range - max4 A
Adjustable current range - min2.4 A
Conventional thermal current Ith of auxiliary contacts (1-pole, open)6 A
Equipment heat dissipation, current-dependent Pvid6 W
Heat dissipation capacity Pdiss0 W
Heat dissipation per pole, current-dependent Pvid2 W
Overload release current setting - max4 A
Overload release current setting - min2.4 A
Rated operational voltage (Ue) - max690 V
Rated operational current (Ie) at AC-15, 120 V1.5 A
Overvoltage categoryIII
Safe isolation440 V, Between auxiliary contacts and main contacts, According to EN 61140 440 V AC, Between main circuits, According to EN 61140 240 V AC, Between auxiliary contacts, According to EN 61140
Shock resistance10 g, Mechanical, Sinusoidal, Shock duration 10 ms
Short-circuit current rating (high fault at 600 V)6 A, Class J/CC, max. Fuse, SCCR (UL/CSA) 100 kA, Fuse, SCCR (UL/CSA)
Switching capacity (auxiliary contacts, pilot duty)R300, DC operated (UL/CSA) B300 at opposite polarity, AC operated (UL/CSA) B600 at opposite polarity, AC operated (UL/CSA)
Short-circuit protection rating25 A gG/gL, Fuse, Type “1” coordination Max. 6 A gG/gL, fuse, Without welding, Auxiliary and control circuits 16 A gG/gL, Fuse, Type “2” coordination Information on Type "1" and Type"2" coordination applies to 100 kA and 690 V
Mechanical & Physical
Product Length/Depth88 mm
Product Height67 mm
Product Width45 mm
Product Weight0.142 kg
10.3 Degree of protection of assembliesDoes not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.5 Protection against electric shockDoes not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.7 Internal electrical circuits and connectionsIs the panel builder's responsibility.
10.8 Connections for external conductorsIs the panel builder's responsibility.
10.9.4 Testing of enclosures made of insulating materialIs the panel builder's responsibility.
Stripping length (control circuit cable)8 mm
Stripping length (main cable)10 mm
ProtectionFinger and back-of-hand proof, Protection against direct contact when actuated from front (EN 50274)
Frame sizeZB12
Number of auxiliary contacts (change-over contacts)0
Number of auxiliary contacts (normally closed contacts)1
Number of auxiliary contacts (normally open contacts)1
Number of contacts (normally closed contacts)1
Number of contacts (normally open contacts)1
Screwdriver size1 x 6 mm, Terminal screw, Standard screwdriver 2, Terminal screw, Pozidriv screwdriver
Mounting methodDirect attachment Direct mounting
Degree of protectionIP00
Screw sizeM4, Terminal screw M3.5, Terminal screw, Control circuit cables
Terminal capacity (flexible with ferrule)1 x (1 - 4) mm², Main cables 2 x (1 - 4) mm², Main cables 2 x (0.75 - 2.5) mm², Control circuit cables 1 x (0.75 - 2.5) mm², Control circuit cables
Terminal capacity (solid)2 x (0.75 - 4) mm², Control circuit cables 1 x (0.75 - 4) mm², Control circuit cables 1 x (1 - 6) mm², Main cables 2 x (1 - 6) mm², Main cables
Terminal capacity (solid/stranded AWG)18 - 8, Main cables 2 x (18 - 14), Control circuit cables
Tightening torque1.8 Nm, Screw terminals, Main cables 1.2 Nm, Screw terminals, Control circuit cables
Environmental & Compliance
CertificationsUL File No.: E29184 CSA IEC/EN 60947 VDE 0660 IEC/EN 60947-4-1 UL 60947-4-1 CSA Class No.: 3211-03 UL CSA File No.: 012528 CE CSA-C22.2 No. 60947-4-1-14 UL Category Control No.: NKCR
10.10 Temperature riseThe panel builder is responsible for the temperature rise calculation. Eaton will provide heat dissipation data for the devices.
Pollution degree3
Climatic proofingDamp heat, cyclic, to IEC 60068-2-30 Damp heat, constant, to IEC 60068-2-78
Ambient operating temperature - max55 °C
Ambient operating temperature - min-25 °C
Ambient operating temperature (enclosed) - max40 °C
Ambient operating temperature (enclosed) - min-25 °C
Temperature compensation≤ 0.25 %/K, residual error for T > 40° Continuous
Additional Specifications
FeaturesTrip-free release Reset pushbutton manual/auto Test/off button Phase-failure sensitivity (according to IEC/EN 60947, VDE 0660 Part 102)
10.12 Electromagnetic compatibilityIs the panel builder's responsibility. The specifications for the switchgear must be observed.
10.13 Mechanical functionThe device meets the requirements, provided the information in the instruction leaflet (IL) is observed.
10.2.3.1 Verification of thermal stability of enclosuresMeets the product standard's requirements.
10.2.3.3 Resist. of insul. mat. to abnormal heat/fire by internal elect. effectsMeets the product standard's requirements.
10.2.5 LiftingDoes not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.2.6 Mechanical impactDoes not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.2.7 InscriptionsMeets the product standard's requirements.
10.4 Clearances and creepage distancesMeets the product standard's requirements.
10.6 Incorporation of switching devices and componentsDoes not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
Reset functionAutomatic Push-button
Suitable forBranch circuits, (UL/CSA)

Note: Specifications are taken from the official Eaton ZB12-4 datasheet.

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Official technical documentation for the ZB12-4.

Typical Applications

Typical applications of the ZB12-4.

Motor Protection
Overload Detection
Pump & Fan Control
Automation Panels
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