Schneider VCF2 TeSys Vario Emergency Stop Switch Disconnector 40 A

The Schneider Electric VCF2 is a 3-pole TeSys Vario emergency stop switch disconnector rated 40 A, designed for door mounting on industrial control panels. It provides safe isolation and emergency switching up to 690 V AC, with a breaking capacity of 320 A at 400 V and a rated conditional short-circuit current of 10 kA. The red rotary handle with yellow front plate allows clear status identification and supports padlocking for safety isolation procedures.

Technical specifications:

• Commercial reference: VCF2
• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
• EAN:
• 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]: 40 A
• Conventional enclosed thermal current [Ithe]: 32 A
• Rated operational current [Ie]: 29 A (AC-23, 400 V)
• Breaking capacity: 320 A at 400 V (AC-21A / AC-22A / AC-23A)
• Rated conditional short-circuit current: 10 kA at 400 V (50 A aM or gG fuse)
• Rated short-time withstand current [Icw]: 480 A at 400 V, 1 s
• Rated impulse withstand voltage [Uimp]: 8 kV
• Network type: AC / DC
• Control type: Rotary handle, direct mounting style
• Handle color: Red, front plate: Yellow, marking: 0 - 1
• Padlocking: 1-3 padlocks, 4-8 mm
• Mechanical durability: 100,000 cycles
• Electrical durability: 100,000 cycles (AC-21) / 30,000 cycles (DC)
• Terminal connection: Screw terminal blocks - 10 mm² (solid) / 6 mm² (flexible with cable end)
• Tightening torque: 2.1 N.m
• Mounting: Door mounting - handle and switch
• Width: 60 mm, Height: 74 mm, Base: 60 x 60 mm
• Weight: 0.25 kg
• IP rating: IP20 / IP65 (IEC 60529)
• Operating temperature: -20 to 50°C
• Standard: IEC 60947-3
• Certifications: UL, CCC, GL, CSA, UKCA
• Suitable for isolation: Yes

Features and benefits:

• Door-mount design integrates both the rotary handle and switch unit directly onto panel doors, saving internal enclosure space
• Rated for isolation duty, ensuring safe and complete disconnection from the power supply
• Padlockable rotary handle accepts 1-3 padlocks (4-8 mm) to support lockout/tagout safety procedures
• Dual IP20 / IP65 protection rating suits a range of industrial installation environments
• Halogen-free construction and compliance with multiple international certifications (UL, CCC, CSA, UKCA, GL)

Applications:

• Emergency stop and main isolation duty on motor control panels and machine control circuits
• Safety disconnection during maintenance on industrial automation and manufacturing equipment
• Switchgear assemblies and distribution boards requiring door-mounted disconnector controls
• Industrial machinery requiring AC or DC network isolation up to 690 V

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

Also known as: Schneider VCF2, Schneider Electric VCF2, TeSys Vario door-mounted disconnector, 40A emergency stop switch disconnector.