Schneider VCF4 TeSys Vario Emergency Stop Switch Disconnector 80 A

The Schneider Electric VCF4 is a TeSys Vario 3-pole emergency stop switch disconnector rated at 80 A, designed for door mounting in industrial control panels. With a conventional free air thermal current of 80 A and a rated impulse withstand voltage of 8 kV, it delivers reliable isolation for both AC and DC networks.

Technical specifications:

• Commercial reference: VCF4
• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
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• 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
• Rated operational current [Ie]: 57 A (AC-23, 400 V)
• Conventional free air thermal current [Ith]: 80 A
• Conventional enclosed thermal current [Ithe]: 63 A
• Rated operational power: 22 kW at 400-415 V (AC-3); 30 kW at 400-415 V (AC-23A)
• Making capacity: 800 A at 400 V (AC-23A)
• Breaking capacity: 640 A at 400 V (AC-23A)
• Rated conditional short circuit current: 10 kA at 400 V (80 A aM or gG fuse)
• Rated short circuit making capacity [Icm]: 2.1 kA at 400 V (peak)
• Rated short time withstand current [Icw]: 960 A at 400 V for 1 s
• Rated impulse withstand voltage [Uimp]: 8 kV
• Network type: AC and DC
• Suitability for isolation: Yes
• Control type: Rotary handle (direct mounting), red handle / yellow front plate
• Padlocking: 1 to 3 padlocks, 4-8 mm
• Marking: 0 - 1
• Mechanical durability: 30,000 cycles
• Electrical durability: 30,000 cycles (AC-21)
• Mounting: Door mounting (handle and switch), 4-screw fixation
• Terminal connection: Screw terminal blocks - 25 mm² solid / 16 mm² flexible with cable ferrule
• Tightening torque: 4 N.m (screw terminal blocks)
• Base dimensions: 60 x 60 mm; height: 83 mm; width: 60 mm
• Weight: 0.56 kg
• IP protection: IP20 / IP65 (IEC 60529)
• Operating temperature: -20 to 50°C
• Standards: IEC 60947-3
• Certifications: CCC, GL, UL, CSA, UKCA

Features and benefits:

• Red rotary handle with yellow front plate provides clear visual identification of emergency stop status
• Padlockable in the OFF position with 1 to 3 padlocks (4-8 mm) for lockout/tagout (LOTO) safety compliance
• Door-mounted design allows safe operation without opening the enclosure
• Suitable for isolation on both AC and DC networks, offering broad application flexibility
• High mechanical and electrical durability of 30,000 cycles for reliable long-term service
• 10 kA rated conditional short circuit current at 400 V with coordinated fuse protection

Applications:

• Emergency stop and isolation of motors up to 22 kW at 400 V (AC-3)
• Main disconnector in machine control panels requiring door-mounted operation
• Lockout/tagout isolation during industrial maintenance procedures
• Industrial automation and manufacturing control panels
• Motor protection systems requiring IP65 door-mounted disconnection

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

Also known as: Schneider VCF4, Schneider Electric VCF4, TeSys Vario door-mounted emergency disconnector, emergency stop switch disconnector 80A.