Schneider VCF2GE TeSys Vario Emergency Stop Switch Disconnector 32 A

The Schneider Electric VCF2GE is a TeSys VARIO emergency stop switch disconnector housed in an enclosure, rated at 32 A and designed for safe emergency isolation of three-phase electrical circuits. With a 690 V AC rated voltage, IP65 protection, and a red rotary handle on a yellow front plate, it meets the requirements for emergency stop devices in industrial machinery and control panels.

Technical specifications:

• Commercial reference: VCF2GE
• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
• EAN:
• Series / range: TeSys VARIO
• Product type: Enclosure with emergency disconnector
• Number of poles: 3P
• Conventional enclosed thermal current [Ithe]: 32 A
• Rated current [Ie]: 29 A (AC-23A) at 400 V
• Rated voltage [Ue]: 690 V AC
• Rated impulse withstand voltage [Uimp]: 8 kV
• Rated power: 15 kW at 400 V (AC-23), 11 kW at 400 V (AC-3)
• Making capacity: 400 A at 400 V (AC-21A / AC-22A / AC-23A)
• Breaking capacity: 320 A at 400 V (AC-21A / AC-22A / AC-23A)
• Rated short-circuit making capacity [Icm]: 1 kA at 400 V (Ipeak)
• Rated short-time withstand current [Icw]: 480 A at 400 V, 1 s
• Rated conditional short-circuit current: 10 kA at 400 V (fuse 50 A aM or gG)
• Mechanical endurance: 100,000 cycles
• Electrical endurance: 100,000 cycles (AC-21), 30,000 cycles (DC-1...5)
• Handle locking: 1 to 3 padlocks, 4...8 mm
• Control type: Rotary handle
• Connection type: Screw terminal blocks - 10 mm² rigid / 6 mm² flexible with cable end
• Tightening torque: 2.1 N.m
• IP protection rating: IP65 per IEC 60529
• Operating temperature: -20...50°C
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 90 x 146 x 131 mm
• Weight: 0.5 kg
• Standards: IEC 60204, IEC 60947-4-1

Features and benefits:

• IP65-rated enclosure provides protection against dust and water jets for reliable operation in harsh environments
• Red rotary handle with yellow front plate enables immediate visual identification as an emergency stop device
• Lockable handle accepts 1 to 3 padlocks (4...8 mm) for lockout/tagout safety compliance
• Suitable for isolation, ensuring circuits are safely de-energized during maintenance
• High mechanical and electrical endurance of 100,000 cycles for extended service life

Applications:

• Emergency stop and isolation of motor drives and machinery in industrial automation
• Safety disconnection in machine control panels and production lines
• Emergency power isolation in industrial electrical distribution enclosures
• Maintenance isolation in manufacturing and process control installations

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

Also known as: Schneider VCF2GE, Schneider Electric VCF2GE, TeSys Vario emergency disconnector, enclosed emergency stop switch disconnector.