• Provides circuit protection and power switching in a single unit.
• Available with optional indicator lamp.
• Snaps into the same cutout as many common power switches.
• Various color, marking and termination options.
Interrupt Capacity:
1,000 amps in accordance with UL standard 1077
.
Resettable Overload Capacity:
Ten times rated current.
Switch Endurance Cycling:
Typically 6,000 operations at 100% of rating.
Reset Time:
60 seconds.
Agency Approvals
W51 series is UL 1077 Recognized as Supplementary Protectors, File
E69543, for Canada and the United States. Approved to VDE
0642/EN60934 (Circuit Breakers for Equipment) License Number
40017023 (for AC loads only). CCC mark compliant, certificate
2004010307123223.
Users should thoroughly review the technical data before selecting a product part
number. It is recommended that users also seek out the pertinent approvals files of
the agencies/laboratories and review them to ensure the product meets the
requirements for a given application.
Typical Resistance vs. Current Rating @ +25°C
Current
Rating
in Amps
5.0
6.0
7
.0
8.0
Typical
Resistance
in Ohms
0.050
0.042
0.036
0.031
Current
Rating
in Amps
10.0
15.0
20.0
Typical
Resistance
in Ohms
0.025
0.017
0.0125
Electrical Data @ 25°C
Calibration:
Will continuously carry 100% of rating.
May trip between 101% and 134%, but must trip at 135% of
rating within one hour at +25°C.
Dielectric Strength:
1,500VAC (60 seconds).
Insulation Resistance:
100 megohms.
Maximum Operating Voltages:
50VDC; 125 or 250VAC, 50/60 Hz. (model
dependent).
Mechanical/Environmental Data
Operating Temperature Range:
0°C to +60°C.
Termination:
.250” (6.35mm) quick connects, solder terminals or right
angle PC terminals.
Mounting:
Snaps into 1.122 x .531 (28.5 x 13.5) panel cutout.
Approximate Weight:
0.37 oz. (10.5g).
Time vs. Current Trip Curve @ +25°C
1000
900
800
Load Current As A Percent
Of Breaker Rating
700
600
500
400
300
200
135
Outline Dimensions
Overload
100%
135%
200%
300%
400%
500%
600%
Trip Times
No Trip
Trip in 1 hour
4.0 - 40.0 Sec.
1.2 - 12.0 Sec.
0.6 - 5.0 Sec.
0.4 - 2.8 Sec.
0.3 - 1.8 Sec.
.598
(15.2)
.394
(10.0)
.118
(3.0)
1.260
(32.0)
.827
(21.0)
.858
(21.8)
.079
(2.0)
1.232
(31.3)
.315
(8.0)
.25
(6.35)
.394
(10.0)
.504
(12.8)
100
0
.1
1
10
100
Time In Seconds
1000
10,000
.354
(9.0)
TYP.
1.098
(27.9)
.031
(0.8)
TYP.
1.311
(33.3)
Ambient Compensation Table
Ambient
Temperature
in °C
10
20
25
30
40
50
60
Rating Correction Factor
5-6A Models
.80
.90
1.00
1.10
1.25
1.61
2.15
7-20A Models
.80
.90
1.00
1.05
1.15
1.25
1.40
To use this chart:
Divide the breaker
rating by the correction factor to
determine the compensated rating.
Calculate the overloads in terms of
the compensated rating to use the
published trip curve.
Do not use these devices outside
their specified operating temperature
ranges.
Recommended Panel Cutout
SUGGESTED
PANEL CUTOUT
1.122
(28.5)
.531
(13.5)
Panel Thickness
W51 series circuit breakers accommodate panel thicknesses
from 0.030 in. to 0.118 in. (0.75 mm - 3.0 mm).
Dimensions are shown for
112
reference purposes only.
Dimensions are in inches over
(millimeters) unless otherwise
specified.
Specifications and availability
subject to change.
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Technical support:
Refer to inside back cover.
Catalog 1308242
Issued 3-03 (PDF Revised 4-07)
P&B
1
2
1
B
1
-5
Ordering Information
Typical Part No.
1. Designator:
W = Circuit breaker
2. Series Number:
51 = Switchable, Single Pole, Rocker-Actuated Thermal Model
3. Terminals:
A = Quick connect .250” (6.35mm) straight
C = Printed Circuit - right angle
B
W
51
-A
4. Breaker Style & Base Color:
1 = Angular button design (see drawing below), black base color
B = Countoured button design (see drawing below), black base color
5. Rocker Color:
1 = Amber (translucent)
2 = Red (translucent)
3 = Green (translucent)
4 = White (opaque - for use on non-illuminated models)
5 = Black (opaque - for use on non-illuminated models)
6 = Red (opaque - for use on non-illuminated models)
7 = Gray (opaque - for use on non-illuminated models)
8 = Black (opaque) with red (translucent) indicator (only available on model with contoured button)
9 = Black (opaque) with green (translucent) indicator (only available on model with contoured button)
6. Maximum Operating Voltage (AC):
1 = 125VAC
2 = 250VAC
7. Light:
A = Non-illuminated
8. Marking option:
0 = No marking
1 = RESET/OFF printed
9. Specify Amp Rating:
5
6
7
B = Illuminated
2 = RESET/OFF molded (only available on model with contoured button)
8
10
15
20
Our authorized distributors are more likely to stock the following items for immediate delivery.
W51-A121B1-5
W51-A121B1-10
W51-A121B1-15
W51-A121B1-20
W51-A122B1-5
W51-A122B1-10
W51-A122B1-15
W51-A122B1-20
W51-A152A1-5
W51-A152A1-10
W51-A152A1-15
W51-A152A1-20
ORDERING NOTE:
Some options illustrated below are not listed in the “Ordering Information” chart above. Options denoted by “Special” or “Special Order” in their
descriptions are only offered on a special order basis. Other base and button colors and intermediate amp ratings are also available on a special order
basis. All special order items are subject to extended leadtimes and significant minimum order quantities. Your Tyco Electronics sales engineer must
consult with the factory before providing price and availability information regarding items with these options.
