Schneider VCF01GE TeSys Vario Emergency Stop Switch Disconnector 16 A

The Schneider Electric VCF01GE is a TeSys Vario 3-pole emergency stop switch disconnector in enclosure, rated at 16 A (Ithe) and 690 V AC, designed for safe isolation and emergency stopping of motor loads in industrial applications. It features a red rotary handle with a yellow front plate and padlock capability for clear visual identification and lockout procedures. With IP65 protection and high-performance AC-23 switching, it meets the requirements of machine safety and motor control installations.

Technical specifications:

• Commercial reference: VCF01GE
• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
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• Series / range: TeSys VARIO
• Product type: Emergency stop switch disconnector in enclosure
• Number of poles: 3P
• Rated operational voltage [Ue]: 690 V AC
• Rated impulse withstand voltage [Uimp]: 8 kV
• Conventional enclosed thermal current [Ithe]: 16 A
• Rated operational current [Ie]: 11 A (AC-23A) at 400 V
• Rated power: 5.5 kW at 400 V (AC-23), 4 kW at 400 V (AC-3)
• Breaking capacity: 200 A at 400 V (AC-21A, AC-22A, AC-23A)
• Rated short-circuit making capacity [Icm]: 1 kA at 400 V (peak)
• Rated short-time withstand current [Icw]: 300 A at 400 V, 1 s
• Rated conditional short-circuit current: 10 kA at 400 V (with 20 A aM or gG fuse)
• Mechanical durability: 100,000 cycles
• Electrical durability: 100,000 cycles (AC-21), 30,000 cycles (DC-1...5)
• Control type: Rotary handle - red handle, yellow front plate, marking 0-1
• Handle locking: 1 to 3 padlocks, 4...8 mm
• Connection type: Screw terminal blocks - 10 mm² solid cable, 6 mm² flexible with cable end
• Tightening torque: 2.1 N.m
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 90 x 146 x 131 mm
• Weight: 0.5 kg
• IP protection rating: IP65 (IEC 60529)
• Operating temperature: -20...50°C
• Standards: IEC 60947-4-1, IEC 60204

Features and benefits:

• Red rotary handle with yellow front plate for immediate emergency stop identification
• Padlock facility (1 to 3 padlocks, 4...8 mm) supports lockout/tagout procedures
• IP65-rated enclosure for reliable operation in demanding industrial environments
• Suitable for isolation with 100,000 mechanical cycles and 100,000 electrical cycles (AC-21)
• Vibration and shock resistant per IEC 60068-2-6 and IEC 60068-2-27
• Handles motor loads up to 5.5 kW at 400 V (AC-23) across the full 690 V AC rated voltage range

Applications:

• Emergency stop and safe isolation of motor circuits in industrial machinery
• Motor control and machine tool electrical enclosures
• Production line safety isolation and lockout/tagout switch points
• Industrial automation panels requiring IP65-rated disconnection
• Isolation of AC loads up to 690 V in manufacturing and process industries

Compliant with IEC 60947-4-1 and IEC 60204. Part of the Schneider Electric TeSys VARIO range.

Also known as: Schneider VCF01GE, Schneider Electric VCF01GE, TeSys Vario emergency stop disconnector, Schneider 16A rotary switch disconnector.