Schneider VCF1 TeSys Vario Emergency Stop Switch Disconnector 32 A

The Schneider Electric VCF1 is a TeSys Vario 3-pole emergency stop switch disconnector with a 32 A free air thermal rating, designed for direct door mounting on industrial control enclosures. It provides safe isolation on both AC and DC networks up to 690 V via a padlockable red rotary handle, conforming to IEC 60947-3.

Technical specifications:

• Commercial reference: VCF1
• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
• EAN:
• Series / range: TeSys Vario
• Product type: Emergency stop switch disconnector
• Number of poles: 3P; contact type: 3 NO
• Rated operational voltage [Ue]: 690 V AC 50/60 Hz
• Conventional free air thermal current [Ith]: 32 A
• Conventional enclosed thermal current [Ithe]: 25 A
• Rated operational current [Ie]: 21.8 A (AC-23, 400 V)
• Breaking capacity: 250 A at 400 V (AC-23A)
• Rated conditional short-circuit current: 10 kA at 400 V (35 A aM or gG fuse)
• Rated impulse withstand voltage [Uimp]: 8 kV
• Network type: AC and DC
• Handle: Red rotary, direct mounting style; yellow front plate; padlockable with 1-3 padlocks (4...8 mm)
• Suitable for isolation: Yes
• Mechanical durability: 100,000 cycles; electrical durability: 100,000 cycles (AC-21)
• Terminal connection: Screw terminals - 10 mm² rigid / 6 mm² flexible with cable end
• Dimensions: W 60 mm x H 74 mm, base 60 x 60 mm; weight: 0.25 kg
• IP rating: IP20 / IP65 per IEC 60529
• Operating temperature: -20...50 °C
• Mounting: Door mounting, 4-screw fixing
• Standard: IEC 60947-3
• Certifications: UL, CSA, CCC, GL, UKCA

Features and benefits:

• Red handle and yellow front plate provide immediate visual confirmation of disconnector status.
• Padlockable in the OFF position with up to 3 padlocks for lockout/tagout safety procedures.
• Dual IP20/IP65 protection rating suits both open panel and sealed enclosure installations.
• Halogen-free construction with recycled cardboard packaging supports environmental sustainability requirements.

Applications:

• Emergency stop and safe isolation of motors and machinery in industrial control panels.
• Door-mounted main disconnector on machine control enclosures and switchgear assemblies.
• Lockout/tagout compliance in maintenance environments requiring positive safe isolation.

Compliant with IEC 60947-3. Part of the Schneider Electric TeSys Vario range.

Also known as: Schneider VCF1, Schneider Electric VCF1, TeSys Vario emergency stop disconnector, door-mount rotary switch disconnector.