Catalog 1308242
Issued 3-03 (PDF Revised 11-08)
W57
series
Compact, Push To Reset Only
P&B Thermal Circuit Breaker
Features
• New, compact design.
• 3 to 20 amp ratings.
• Cannot be manually tripped.
• Button extends for visual trip indication.
• Push button to reset breaker.
• Numerous mounting and termination options.
• Optional bottom marking of amperage rating.
Insulation Resistance:
100 megohms.
Maximum Operating Voltages:
50VDC; 250VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Interrupt Capacity:
1,000 amps in accordance with UL standard 1077.
Resettable Overload Capacity:
Ten times rated current.
Reset Time:
60 seconds.
Typical Resistance vs. Current Rating @ +25°C
Agency Approvals
W57 series is UL1077 Recognized as Supplementary Protectors, File
E69543, for Canada and the United States. Available models meet
Ignition Protection requirements in accordance with UL1500.
Approved to VDE 0642/EN60934 (Circuit Breakers for Equipment)
License Number 40007874 (excludes models rated 3-4A and >15A).
CCC mark compliant, certificate 2004010307123217.
Users should thoroughly review the technical data before selecting a product part
number. It is recommended that users also seek out the pertinent approvals files of
the agencies/labora-tories and review them to confirm the product meets the
requirements for a given application.
Current
Rating
in Amps
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
Typical
Resistance
in Ohms
0.083
0.062
0.050
0.042
0.036
Current
Rating
in Amps
8.0
10.0
12.0
15.0
20.0
Typical
Resistance
in Ohms
0.031
0.025
0.021
0.017
0.012
Mechanical/Environmental Data
Electrical Data @ 25°C
Calibration:
Will continuously carry 100% of rating.
May trip between 101% and 134%, but must trip at 135% of
rating within one hour at +25°C.
Dielectric Strength:
1,500VAC (60 seconds).
Operating Temperature Range:
0°C to +60°C.
Termination:
.250” (6.35mm) quick connects.
Mounting:
Various options. See Ordering Information and drawings.
Approximate Weight:
0.5 oz. (14.3g).
Time vs. Current Trip Curve @ +25°C
1000
900
800
Load Current As A Percent
Of Breaker Rating
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
.1
135
Outline Dimensions
Overload
100%
135%
200%
300%
400%
500%
600%
800%
1000%
Trip Times
No Trip
Trip in 1 hour
4.0 - 40.0 Sec.
1.2 - 12.0 Sec.
0.6 - 5.0 Sec.
0.4 - 2.8 Sec.
0.3 - 1.8 Sec.
0.18 - 0.9 Sec.
0.12 - 0.7 Sec.
.465
(11.8)
.889
(22.6)
.457
(11.6)
1.15 .689
(29.2) (17.5)
.303
(7.7)
SEE
TERMINAL DRAWINGS
FOR DETAIL
.031 .102
(.8) (2.6)
.575
(14.6)
SEE
MOUNTING
BUSHING AND
MOUNTING HARDWARE
DRAWINGS FOR DETAIL
Optional Protective Boot
1
10
100
Time In Seconds
1000
10,000
Silicone rubber boot is bonded to integral alumimum nut.
Ambient Compensation Table
Ambient
Temperature
in °C
-10
0
10
20
25
30
40
50
60
Issued 11-08
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Rating Correction Factor
3-4A Models
.70
.75
.82
.90
1.00
1.10
1.25
1.61
2.15
5-20A Models
.77
.85
.90
.95
1.00
1.05
1.15
1.25
1.40
To use this chart:
Divide the breaker
rating by the correction factor to
determine the compensated rating.
Calculate the overloads in terms of
the compensated rating to use the
published trip curve.
Do not use these devices outside
their specified operating temperature
ranges.
.63 DIA.
(16.0)
.622
(15.8)
1-1423696-5
Black boot for W57 with
3/8”-24 bushing.
.70 DIA.
(17.8)
.799
(20.3)
1-1423696-6
Clear boot for W57 with
M11 X 1.0 bushing.
Dimensions are in inches over
(millimeters) unless otherwise
specified.
Dimensions are shown for reference
purposes only. Specifications and
availability subject to change.
USA: 1-800-522-6752
Canada: 1-905-470-4425
Mexico: 01-800-733-8926
C. America: 52-55-1106-0803
South America: 55-11-2103-6000
Hong Kong: 852-2735-1628
Japan: 81-44-844-8013
UK: 44-8706-080208
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Catalog 1308242
Issued 3-03 (PDF Revised 11-08)
Ordering Information
Typical Part No.
1. Designator:
W = Circuit breaker
2. Series Number:
57 = Compact, Single Pole, Push-to-Reset, Thermal Model
3. Circuit Function:
X = Series Trip
4. Button Color & Rate Marking:
A = White, plain, no rate marking
B = White, red rate marking (vertical)
C = White, black rate marking (vertical)
D = Black, plain, no rate marking
E = Black, white rate marking (horizontal)
F = White, red rate marking (horizontal)
G = White, black rate marking (horizontal)
H = Black, white rate marking (vertical)
I = Red, plain, no rate marking
J = Black, no rate marking on button,
white rate marking on bottom of
case between terminals.
>
W
57
-X
B
1
A
4
A
1
0
-4
5. Mounting Bushing:
1 = Plastic, 9.8mm (double D) X 9.6mm long, M11x1 threads, (similar to 7/16”), hex base
2 = Plastic, 3/8” (single D) x 10.5mm long, 3/8”x24 threads, hex base
4 = Plastic, snap-in type
5 = Metal, 9.8mm (double D) X 9.6mm long, M11x1 threads, (similar to 7/16”), round base
6 = Metal, 3/8” (single D) x 10.5mm long, 3/8”x24 threads, hex base
7 = Metal, 10.8mm (double D) x 9.6mm long, M12x1 threads, (similar to 15/32”), round base
8 = Metal, 3/8” (double D) x 10.0mm long, 3/8”x24 threads, hex base
Notes: Codes 1 and 3 are similar in size to 7/16” bushings (not exact equivalent).
Code 7 is similar in size to a 15/32” bushing (not exact equivalent)
6. Terminals:
(see drawings for detail)
A = Quick connect .250” (6.35mm) straight
B = Quick connect .250” (6.35mm) , bent 90°
C = Quick connect .250” (6.35mm) , bent 45°
D = Quick connect .250” (6.35mm) , bent 90°
E = Quick connect .250” (6.35mm) , bent 90°, PCB compatible
F = Quick connect .250” (6.35mm) , bent 90°, PCB compatible
G = Quick connect .250” (6.35mm) , straight (smaller hole)
H = One quick connect .250” (6.35mm) , one #8-32 screw bent 90°
I = Same as F above, but amperage marking reversed.
7. Mounting Hardware:
4 = Metal knurled nut/hex nut
6 = Metal hex nut
12 = Metal knurled nut
15 = 2 metal hex nuts, metal lockwasher
18 = Metal hex nut, metal lockwasher
8. Mounting Hardware Packaging:
A = Assembled to bushing
9. Maximum Operating Voltage (AC):
1 = 250VAC
2 = 125VAC/50VDC
10. Nameplate:
0 = None
1 = Embossed aluminum
6
7
8
2 = Silver color printing on black color
10
12
15
20†
3 = Black color printing on silver color
†Not VDE
7 = Plastic knurled nut
8 = Plastic knurled nut with small hole
22 = Plastic knurled nut, metal lockwasher
99 = None
C = No mounting hardware.
B = Bulk unassembled
11. Specify Amp Rating:
3†
4†
5
12. UL Recognition:
Leave Blank = UL1077 recognized breaker
M = Model meeting Ignition Protection requirements in accordance with UL1500, in addition to UL1077 recognition†
†Not VDE
Our authorized distributors are more likely to stock the following items for immediate delivery.
W57-XB1A4A10-5
W57-XB1A4A10-10
W57-XB1A4A10-15
W57-XB1A4A10-20
W57-XB1A5A10-5
W57-XB1A5A10-10
W57-XB1A5A10-15
W57-XB1A5A10-20
ORDERING NOTE:
Mounting hardware can be ordered separately. Some options are subject to extended leadtimes and significant minimum order quantities.
Mounting Bushings and Recommended Panel Cutouts
.059
(1.5)
.441+.008, -.0
(11.2+.2, -.0)
.386
(9.8)
.378
(9.6)
.394+.008, -.0
(10.0+.2, -.0)
.394
(10.0)
.338
(8.6)
.043
(1.1)
.346 +.008, -.0
(8.8 +.2, -.0)
.382 +.008, -.0
(9.7 +.2, -.0)
.630±.005
(16±.13)
.543±.005
(13.8±.13)
Option 1 – M11 X 1.0 Thread
.441+.008, -.0
(11.2+.2, -.0)
.386
(9.8)
.378
(9.6)
.394+.008, -.0
(10.0+.2, -.0)
Option 2 & 6 – 3/8” - 24UNF Thread
.059
(1.5)
.480 +.008, -.0
(12.2 +.2, -.0)
.425
(10.8)
.378
(9.6)
.433 +.008, -.0
(11.0 +.2, -.0)
Option 4 – Snap In Option
.382 +.008, -.0
(9.7 +.2, -.0)
.303
(7.7)
.394
(10.0)
.311 +.008, -.0
(7.9 +.2, -.0)
.059
(1.5)
.043
(1.1)
Option 5 – M11 X 1.0 Thread
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Option 7 – M12 X 1.0 Thread
Dimensions are shown for reference
purposes only. Specifications and
availability subject to change.
Option 8 – 3/8” - 24UNF Thread
USA: 1-800-522-6752
Canada: 1-905-470-4425
Mexico: 01-800-733-8926
C. America: 52-55-1106-0803
South America: 55-11-2103-6000
Hong Kong: 852-2735-1628
Japan: 81-44-844-8013
UK: 44-8706-080208
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Dimensions are in inches over
(millimeters) unless otherwise
specified.