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Brand: Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric GV2ME08 TeSys GV2ME 2.5-4 A Motor Breaker
Description
GV2ME08 motor circuit breaker for 2.5 to 4 A motors
The GV2ME08 is a Schneider Electric product listed in the datasheet as: TeSys Deca Manual Starter and Protector, thermal magnetic circuit protector, push buttons, 2.5 to 4 A, screw clamp. The GV2ME08 is a TeSys Deca manual starter and protector: a thermal-magnetic motor circuit breaker with push buttons and a 2.5 to 4 A adjustment range. It does the job of an isolator, a short-circuit protection and an overload relay in one housing. Seven Star LLC supplies the GV2ME08 in Oman and the GCC as an independent supplier based in Muscat.
Reading the reference: GV2 is the compact manual motor starter, ME marks the push-button version, and 08 is the current range code for 2.5 to 4 A. Neighbouring codes include GV2ME10, GV2ME14, GV2ME16, GV2ME20 and GV2ME21 for higher ranges.
Technical specifications of the GV2ME08
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer / part number | Schneider Electric / GV2ME08 |
| Description | TeSys Deca Manual Starter and Protector, thermal magnetic circuit protector, push buttons, 2.5 to 4 A, screw clamp |
| Range | TeSys Deca |
| Product name | TeSys GV2 |
| Product or Component Type | Motor circuit breaker |
| Device short name | GV2ME |
| Device Application | Motor protection |
| Trip unit technology | Thermal-magnetic |
| Poles description | 3P |
| Network type | AC |
| Utilisation category | Category A IEC 60947-2; AC-3 IEC 60947-4-1; AC-3e IEC 60947-4-1 |
| Network frequency | 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 |
| Motor power kW | 1.1 kW 400/415 V AC 50/60 Hz; 1.5 kW 400/415 V AC 50/60 Hz; 1.5 kW 500 V AC 50/60 Hz; 2.2 kW 500 V AC 50/60 Hz; 3 kW 690 V AC 50/60 Hz |
| Breaking capacity | 100 kA Icu 230/240 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2; 100 kA Icu 400/415 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2; 100 kA Icu 440 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 |
| [Ics] rated service short-circuit | 100 % 230/240 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 |
| Control Type | Push-button |
| Line Rated Current | 4A |
| Thermal protection adjustment | 2.5 to 4 A IEC 60947-2 |
| Magnetic tripping current | 74 A |
| [Ith] conventional free air thermal | 4 A IEC 60947-2 |
| [Ue] rated operational voltage | 690 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 |
| [Ui] rated insulation voltage | 690 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2 |
| [Uimp] rated impulse withstand | 6 kV IEC 60947-2 |
| Phase failure sensitivity | Yes IEC 60947-4-1 |
| Suitability for isolation | Yes IEC 60947-1 |
| Power dissipation per pole | 2.5 W |
| Mechanical durability | 100000 cycles |
| Electrical durability | 100000 cycles AC-3 415 V In; 100000 cycles AC-3e 415 V In |
| Rated duty | Uninterrupted IEC 60947-4-1 |
| Connections – terminals | Power circuit: screw clamp terminal 2 cable(s) 1 to 6 mm² – solid |
| Fixing mode | 35 mm symmetrical DIN rail clipped; Panel screwed with adaptor plate |
| Mounting position | Horizontal; Vertical |
| Width | 45 mm |
| Height | 89 mm |
| Depth | 78.5 mm |
| Net Weight | 0.26 kg |
| color | Dark grey |
| Standards | EN/IEC 60947-2; EN/IEC 60947-4-1; UL 60947-4-1; CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1; IEC/EN 60335-2-40:Annex JJ; IEC/EN 60335-1:Clause 30.2 |
| Product Certifications | CB Scheme; CE; UKCA; CCC cULus; EAC; ATEX; LROS (Lloyds register of shipping); BV; RINA; DNV-GL |
| IK degree of protection | IK04 |
| IP degree of protection | IP20 IEC 60529 |
| Climatic withstand | IACS E10 |
Range, protection and housing data of the GV2ME08
Rated motor power: 1.1 kW 400/415 V AC 50/60 Hz; 1.5 kW 400/415 V AC 50/60 Hz; 1.5 kW 500 V AC 50/60 Hz; 2.2 kW 500 V AC 50/60 Hz; 3 kW 690 V AC 50/60 Hz. Network frequency: 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2. Rated operational voltage: 690 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2. Utilisation categories: Category A IEC 60947-2; AC-3 IEC 60947-4-1; AC-3e IEC 60947-4-1. Motor power ratings: 1.1 kW 400/415 V AC 50/60 Hz; 1.5 kW 400/415 V AC 50/60 Hz; 1.5 kW 500 V AC 50/60 Hz; 2.2 kW 500 V AC 50/60 Hz; 3 kW 690 V AC 50/60 Hz. Setting range: 2.5 to 4 A IEC 60947-2. Trip unit technology: Thermal-magnetic. Breaking capacity: 100 kA Icu 230/240 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2; 100 kA Icu 400/415 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2; 100 kA Icu 440 V AC 50/60 Hz IEC 60947-2. Mechanical durability: 100000 cycles. Electrical durability: 100000 cycles AC-3 415 V In; 100000 cycles AC-3e 415 V In.
The thermal element is adjusted to the motor rated current within the range, while the magnetic trip level is fixed by the design for short-circuit protection. The push buttons give a clearly visible on and off state and a trip indication.
Combining the GV2ME08 with contactors
The GV2ME is often mounted directly above an LC1D contactor through a connection block, forming a motor starter without wiring between the two. Auxiliary contact blocks such as GVAE and GVAN add signal contacts.
For a 0.75 to 1.5 kW motor at 400 V the 2.5 to 4 A range is typical.
Selection checklist for the GV2ME08
- Motor full-load current within 2.5 to 4 A.
- Control method: push buttons.
- Contactor coordination and connection block.
- Auxiliary and alarm contacts needed.
- Short-circuit level of the network.
- Terminal type: screw clamp per datasheet.
Setting and operating the GV2ME08
Set the dial to the motor nameplate current and mount the breaker on a rail. Test with the push buttons and check tripping in the commissioning procedure.
After a trip, reset only when the cause is understood.
Typical applications of the GV2ME08 in Oman and the GCC
In Oman and the GCC small manual motor protectors serve auxiliary pumps, fans, conveyor motors and small drive isolators.
Dimensions, environment and approvals of the GV2ME08
For the GV2ME08, plan the mounting space from the datasheet: 45 mm (W) x 89 mm (H) x 78.5 mm (D). The GV2ME08 weighs 0.26 kg. Mounting, derating and enclosure choices follow the environmental data below, which should be compared with the actual panel temperature and the dust and humidity of the site in Oman and the GCC.
Ambient temperature limits in the datasheet: -40 to 80 °C. Ingress protection: IP20 IEC 60529. Operating altitude: <= 2000 m. Standards listed: EN/IEC 60947-2; EN/IEC 60947-4-1; UL 60947-4-1; CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1; IEC/EN 60335-2-40:Annex JJ; IEC/EN 60335-1:Clause 30.2. Certifications listed for this reference: CB Scheme; CE; UKCA; CCC cULus; EAC; ATEX; LROS (Lloyds register of shipping); BV; RINA; DNV-GL.
Information to send with an RFQ for the GV2ME08
- Full reference and quantity required
- Existing equipment, panel or rack it must fit
- Supply voltage, load or signal details of the application
- Required delivery location and timing
- Whether a spare, a replacement or a new installation
Documents and quotation
A datasheet for this product is attached on this page. It lists the electrical, mechanical and environmental data summarised above.
Send us the part number, quantity and application and we will confirm availability and a quotation. Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier in Muscat and does not represent itself as an official channel of the manufacturer.
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Datasheets & Documents
- Datasheet Schneider Electric GV2ME08 Datasheet Download
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About brand
Schneider Electric is the French group for energy management and industrial automation: low and medium voltage switchgear and circuit breakers, motor control, drives, PLCs, power monitoring, UPS systems and building management. Its history goes back to 1836, when the brothers Adolphe and Eugène Schneider took over the iron and steel works at Le Creusot in Burgundy. Over the 20th century the company left steel and heavy engineering and became an electrical group through acquisitions such as Merlin Gerin, Télémécanique, Square D and Modicon. Its head office is in Rueil-Malmaison near Paris, and its shares are listed on Euronext Paris.
Schneider Electric company profile
| Origins | 1836, Le Creusot, France: Adolphe and Eugène Schneider take over the Le Creusot foundry |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Rueil-Malmaison (Paris region), France |
| Ownership | Public company listed on Euronext Paris |
| Key acquisitions | Télémécanique (1988), Square D (1991), Merlin Gerin (1992), Modicon (1997), APC (2007), Invensys (2014); majority owner of AVEVA software |
| Brand names still in use | Acti9, ComPacT and MasterPacT breakers, TeSys motor control, Altivar drives, Altistart soft starters, Modicon PLCs, Harmony control components, PowerLogic and Easergy protection and metering, APC UPS, EcoStruxure software platform |
| Product families | Low voltage distribution, medium voltage switchgear and protection relays, motor control and drives, PLCs and HMIs, power meters, UPS and cooling, enclosures, building automation and energy software |
Milestones
- 1836: The Schneider brothers acquire the Le Creusot works; the business grows in steel, locomotives and heavy engineering.
- 1975: First investment in Merlin Gerin, a French maker of electrical distribution equipment.
- 1988–1992: Télémécanique, Square D (USA) and Merlin Gerin join the group, making it an electrical specialist.
- 1997: Modicon, the company behind the first programmable logic controller, joins the group.
- 1999: The group takes the name Schneider Electric.
- 2007 and 2014: APC (UPS and data centre power) and Invensys (process automation) are acquired.
Choosing Schneider Electric breakers and motor control
Circuit breakers are chosen by current and breaking capacity. Acti9 miniature circuit breakers (iC60, C120) protect final circuits up to 125 A. ComPacT NSX molded case breakers cover about 16 to 630 A, and the letter after the frame size sets the breaking capacity: B, F, N, H, S, L from lowest to highest. MasterPacT air circuit breakers are used as main incomers on large switchboards. For motors, a TeSys contactor with an LRD overload relay or a GV2 motor circuit breaker suits direct starting, an Altistart soft starter reduces starting current, and an Altivar drive controls speed. The breaking capacity must always be at least the prospective short-circuit current at the point of installation.
Where Schneider Electric products are used
In Oman and the GCC, Schneider Electric equipment is found in main and sub-main switchboards of commercial and residential buildings, motor control centres in water, oil and gas and industrial plants, substations protected by Sepam and Easergy relays, data centres powered by Galaxy and APC UPS systems, and buildings controlled by EcoStruxure Building Operation.
APC by Schneider Electric: UPS and critical power
Since 2007, APC has been part of Schneider Electric and is now its product brand for uninterruptible power supplies, replacement batteries, battery packs, network management cards and rack power distribution. Our APC catalogue covers Smart-UPS line-interactive and on-line models, Easy UPS On-Line, the modular Symmetra LX, RM and PX ranges, Silcon three-phase systems and their spare part kits, and the RBC cartridges that keep them running. Schneider Electric breakers, drives and PLCs can be quoted together with APC UPS systems in one request.
Schneider Electric products we list
| Family | Examples |
|---|---|
| Circuit breakers | Acti9 iC60N, C120N, NSX100F, NSX250N, NSX630, EasyPact EZC, MasterPacT MTZ1, MasterPacT NW |
| Motor control | TeSys Deca LC1D, TeSys F, LRD overload relay, GV2ME08, Altistart 22, Altistart 480 |
| Drives | Altivar 12, Altivar 320, ATV340, Altivar Process 630, ATV930, Lexium 32 servo |
| PLCs, HMIs and relays | Modicon M221, M241, M580 BMEP582040, Zelio Logic, Magelis HMISTU655 |
| Protection, metering and power | Sepam series 20, Easergy P3U30, MiCOM P139, PM5560, iEM3255, Galaxy VS UPS |
Ordering Schneider Electric products: what we need
Send the commercial reference from the label (for example LC1D18M7 or ATV320U22N4C). For breakers, confirm the rated current, number of poles, breaking capacity and trip unit. For contactors, give the coil voltage. For drives, give the motor power and supply voltage. APC products are listed on their own brand page.
Facts checked against Schneider Electric's published company history, October 2026.
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FAQ
Questions about the Schneider Electric GV2ME08 TeSys GV2ME 2.5-4 A
Answers from our engineering team on installation, compatibility and integration.
01What is the net weight of the GV2ME08?
The datasheet gives 0.26 kg.
02What ingress protection does the GV2ME08 list?
Stated as IP20 IEC 60529.
03Which standards does the GV2ME08 list?
Listed: EN/IEC 60947-2; EN/IEC 60947-4-1; UL 60947-4-1; CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1; IEC/EN 60335-2-40:Annex JJ; IEC/EN 60335-1:Clause 30.2.
04What is the device short name of the GV2ME08?
The datasheet gives GV2ME.
05What mechanical durability does the GV2ME08 list?
Stated as 100000 cycles.
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