Schneider VCF0 TeSys Vario Emergency Stop Switch Disconnector 25 A

The Schneider Electric VCF0 is a TeSys Vario emergency stop switch disconnector rated at 25 A, designed for door mounting in industrial control enclosures. It provides 3-pole isolation across AC and DC networks up to 690 V, with a conventional free air thermal current of 25 A and a rated conditional short-circuit current of 10 kA at 400 V.

Technical specifications:

• Commercial reference: VCF0
• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
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• Series / range: TeSys Vario
• Number of poles: 3P; contact composition: 3 NO
• Rated operational voltage (Ue): 690 V AC 50/60 Hz
• Conventional free air thermal current (Ith): 25 A
• Conventional enclosed thermal current (Ithe): 20 A
• Rated operational current (Ie): 14.5 A AC-23 at 400 V
• Making capacity: 250 A at 400 V (AC-21A, AC-22A, AC-23A)
• Breaking capacity: 200 A at 400 V (AC-21A, AC-22A, AC-23A)
• Rated conditional short-circuit current: 10 kA at 400 V with 25 A aM or gG fuse
• Rated short-time withstand current (Icw): 300 A at 400 V for 1 s
• Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp): 8 kV
• Network type: AC and DC
• Control type: Rotary handle, direct mounting style
• Handle color: Red; front plate color: Yellow; marking: 0 - 1
• Padlocking: 1 to 3 padlocks, 4-8 mm
• Terminal connection: Screw terminals - solid cable up to 10 mm², flexible cable up to 6 mm²
• Tightening torque: 2.1 N.m
• Width: 60 mm; height: 74 mm; weight: 0.25 kg
• IP protection: IP20 / IP65 (IEC 60529)
• Operating temperature: -20 to 50°C
• Mechanical durability: 100,000 cycles; electrical durability: 100,000 cycles AC-21
• Certifications: CSA, CCC, GL, UL, UKCA
• Standard: IEC 60947-3

Features and benefits:

• Red rotary handle with yellow front plate meets emergency stop color-coding requirements
• Padlockable with up to 3 padlocks for lockout/tagout safety procedures
• Suitable for isolation; classified as a main disconnector for AC and DC circuits
• Halogen-free construction with IP20 and IP65 protection options
• High durability with 100,000 mechanical operating cycles

Applications:

• Emergency stop isolation in motor control panels and switchgear
• Door-mounted disconnection in industrial machinery enclosures
• Main disconnectors in control cabinets requiring lockout/tagout capability
• AC and DC load circuit isolation in automation and industrial systems

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

Also known as: Schneider VCF0, Schneider Electric VCF0, TeSys Vario emergency disconnector, rotary switch disconnector.