Schneider VBF01 Switch Disconnector, TeSys Vario, 3P 20A 690V, Black Handle

The Schneider Electric VBF01 is a TeSys Vario switch disconnector rated at 20 A, designed for door mounting in industrial control panels. It provides safe isolation of electrical circuits with a 3-pole configuration and operates up to 690 V AC, making it suitable for preventive maintenance applications.

Technical specifications:

• Commercial reference: VBF01
• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
• EAN:
• Series / range: TeSys Vario
• Product type: Switch disconnector
• Number of poles: 3P
• Contact composition: 3 NO
• Conventional free air thermal current (Ith): 20 A
• Conventional enclosed thermal current (Ithe): 16 A
• Rated operational current (Ie): 11 A AC-23 at 400 V
• Rated operational voltage (Ue): 690 V AC 50/60 Hz
• Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp): 8 kV
• Breaking capacity: 200 A at 400 V (AC-21A, AC-22A, AC-23A)
• Rated conditional short-circuit current: 10 kA at 400 V (with 20 A aM or gG fuse)
• Rated short-time withstand current (Icw): 300 A at 400 V for 1 s
• Rated operational power: 7.5 kW at 690 V (AC-3); 11 kW at 690 V (AC-23A)
• Network type: AC / DC
• Control type: Rotary handle, direct mounting style
• Handle color: Black
• Padlocking: 1 to 3 padlocks, 4-8 mm
• Marking: 0 - 1
• Mechanical durability: 100,000 cycles
• Electrical durability: 100,000 cycles AC-21; 30,000 cycles DC-1 to 5
• Terminal connection: Screw terminals - solid cable 10 mm², flexible cable 6 mm² (with ferrule)
• Tightening torque: 2.1 N.m (screw terminals)
• Base dimension: 60 x 60 mm
• Width: 60 mm
• Height: 74 mm
• Weight: 0.25 kg
• IP rating: IP20 (IEC 60529); IP65
• Operating temperature: -20 to 50 °C
• Fire resistance: 960 °C per IEC 60695-2-1
• Vibration resistance: 10-150 Hz (1 gn) per IEC 60068-2-6
• Shock resistance: 11 ms (30 Gn) per IEC 60068-2-27
• Mounting: Door mounting, 4-screw fixing
• Standard: IEC 60947-3
• Certifications: GL, UL, CCC, CSA, UKCA
• Halogen-free: Yes
• Warranty: 18 months

Features and benefits:

• Door-mounted rotary handle allows safe isolation directly from the panel door without opening the enclosure
• Padlockable handle (1 to 3 padlocks) enables lockout/tagout procedures for maintenance safety
• Suitable for isolation duty - certified for use as a main disconnector in machinery and industrial panels
• Wide voltage range up to 690 V AC covers European and international industrial supply systems
• High mechanical and electrical durability of 100,000 cycles ensures long service life in demanding environments
• Halogen-free construction and recyclable cardboard packaging support environmental compliance

Applications:

• Main isolator on industrial machine control panels requiring door-accessible switching
• Preventive maintenance isolation of motor-driven equipment and production machinery
• Disconnection point in industrial distribution boards where lockout/tagout is required
• Control panel door-mounting in manufacturing, process automation, and HVAC installations

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

Also known as: Schneider VBF01, Schneider Electric VBF01, TeSys Vario switch disconnector, rotary isolator door handle.