VCFN12GE TeSys Vario enclosed, emergency stop switch disconnector, 10A, IP55

The VCFN12GE is a Schneider Electric TeSys Mini-VARIO enclosed emergency stop switch disconnector rated at 10 A and 690 V AC. Designed for safe isolation and emergency switching of 3-phase motor loads, it features a red rotary handle on a yellow front plate with padlock capability for lockout/tagout procedures.

Technical specifications:

• Commercial reference: VCFN12GE
• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
• EAN:
• Series / range: TeSys Mini-VARIO
• Product type: Enclosed emergency stop switch disconnector
• Number of poles: 3P
• Thermal current in enclosure: 10 A
• Rated operational current: 8.1 A (AC-23A) at 400 V
• Rated voltage: 690 V AC
• Rated impulse withstand voltage: 8 kV
• Rated power: 4 kW at 400 V (AC-23) / 3 kW at 400 V (AC-3)
• Breaking capacity: 120 A at 400 V (AC-21A / AC-22A / AC-23A)
• Rated conditional short-circuit current: 6 kA at 400 V (with 12 A aM or gG fuse)
• Short-time withstand current: 140 A at 400 V, 1 s
• Making capacity: 0.5 kA at 400 V (Ipeak)
• Mechanical endurance: 50,000 cycles
• Electrical endurance: 50,000 cycles (AC-21) / 30,000 cycles (DC-1...5)
• Handle: Red rotary, yellow front plate; padlockable with 1 to 3 padlocks (4...8 mm)
• Connection: 4 mm² flexible or single-core cable; tightening torque 0.7 N.m
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 82.5 x 131 x 106 mm
• Weight: 0.422 kg
• Operating temperature: -20...50°C
• Standard: IEC 60947-4-1
• Suitable for isolation: Yes

Features and benefits:

• Red handle on yellow front plate provides immediate visual recognition of emergency stop status
• Padlockable rotary handle supports lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures with 1 to 3 padlocks
• Approved for isolation duty, allowing use as a main disconnector upstream of motor starters
• High mechanical endurance of 50,000 cycles ensures reliable long-term operation
• Plastic-free, recycled-cardboard packaging; product carbon footprint 28 kg CO2 eq.

Applications:

• Emergency stop and isolation of motors up to 4 kW at 400 V in industrial machinery
• Main disconnector in motor control and automation panels
• Lockout/tagout point for maintenance operations on industrial equipment
• Door-mounted isolator for machine enclosures requiring safe local disconnection

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

Also known as: Schneider VCFN12GE, Schneider Electric VCFN12GE, TeSys Mini-VARIO emergency stop disconnector, enclosed rotary switch disconnector.