Schneider Electric GV2ME10 TeSys Motor Circuit Breaker 4-6.3 A

GV2ME10 TeSys Deca motor circuit breaker: what it is and how the code reads

The GV2ME10 is a Schneider Electric product described in the datasheet as: TeSys Deca Manual Starter and Protector, thermal magnetic circuit protector, push buttons, 4 to 6.3 A, screw clamp. The GV2ME family is the TeSys Deca manual starter and motor protector line, combining short-circuit protection, overload protection and manual on/off switching in one compact housing. Seven Star LLC supplies the GV2ME10 in Oman and the GCC as an independent supplier based in Muscat.

Decoding the reference: GV2 is the TeSys Deca manual starter frame, ME denotes the thermal-magnetic push-button version, and the number (0) selects the thermal setting band. The datasheet gives 4 to 6.3 A IEC 60947-2 for the GV2ME10, with a magnetic trip current of 91 A.

Technical specifications of the GV2ME10

How the GV2ME10 protects the motor circuit

The GV2ME10 is a thermal-magnetic motor circuit breaker. The thermal element follows motor heating and opens on sustained overload; the magnetic element opens instantly on a short circuit. The thermal element is adjustable over 4 to 6.3 A IEC 60947-2, while the magnetic trip threshold is fixed at 91 A, so the dial setting should follow the motor full-load current.

Because the device is rated for isolation (Yes IEC 60947-1) and has phase failure sensitivity (Yes IEC 60947-4-1), it can serve as the local disconnect and as the motor protective device in simple starters, in addition to being operated as the on/off switch by push-buttons.

Where the GV2ME10 fits in a motor starter

A common arrangement is the GV2ME10 upstream of a TeSys D contactor such as LC1D09BD or LC1D25M7, with the breaker providing short-circuit and overload protection and the contactor doing the switching. Check that the breaking capacity listed in the datasheet covers the prospective fault current at the panel before relying on the breaker alone.

Related ratings in the family include GV2ME16, GV2ME20, GV2ME32. They cover successive current bands in the same footprint (45 mm (W) x 89 mm (H) x 78.5 mm (D)), so panel layout can often stay the same when the motor rating changes.

Selection and ordering checklist for the GV2ME10

• Motor full-load current must fall in the 4 to 6.3 A IEC 60947-2 band of the GV2ME10, preferably not at an extreme end.
• Prospective short-circuit current at the board must not exceed the breaking capacity in the datasheet for the supply voltage used.
• Check the magnetic trip current (91 A) against the motor starting current.
• Choose accessories such as auxiliary contacts, trip indication or undervoltage releases separately.
• Terminal capacity: Power circuit: screw clamp terminal 2 cable(s) 1 to 6 mm² – solid; Power circuit: screw clamp terminal 2 cable(s) 1.5 to 6 mm² – flexible without cable end.
• Ambient: check the environmental data in the datasheet against the panel temperature.

Installation, commissioning and maintenance of the GV2ME10

Clip the breaker to a 35 mm DIN rail or fix it with the adaptor plate, tighten terminals to the listed torque (1.7 N.m screw clamp terminal) and set the dial. The unit is 45 mm (W) x 89 mm (H) x 78.5 mm (D) and weighs 0.26 kg. Test the trip with the TEST function before the first start and record the dial setting in the panel documentation.

Maintenance is limited to periodic operation of the handle, inspection of terminals for heat marks and verification of settings after any motor replacement. If the device trips on short-circuit, find and clear the fault before closing it again.

Typical applications of the GV2ME10 in Oman and the GCC

The GV2ME10 is used for small and medium motors on pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors and auxiliary drives in utilities, water treatment and process plants across Oman and the GCC. It is also common in packaged skids where space is tight and a separate disconnect is not wanted.

Information to send with an RFQ for the GV2ME10

• Full reference GV2ME10 and quantity
• Motor kW or amperes and supply voltage
• Prospective short-circuit current at the panel
• Accessories required
• Delivery location and timing

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.