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Whats the difference?
HMCP
High Interrupting
Motor Circuit Protector
MPCB
Motor Protection
Circuit Breaker
The HMCP is designed to provide short circuit (magnetic)
protection and a disconnect for a motor circuit. It is
designed to be used with a contactor (to start/stop the motor)
and an overload relay (to protect from over current)
The MPCB is designed to provide short circuit (magnetic)
protection, a disconnect and OVERLOAD RELAY
protection all in one device.
Series C
GMCP Frame (3-63A)
HMCP Frames (3-1200A)
Series G
HMCPE Frames (3-100A)
HMCPJ Frame (250A)
HMCPL Frame (600A)
FDMP Frame (40-205A)
JGMP Frame (50-250A)
LGMP Frame (250-600A)
Short Circuit Current Ratings with Eaton Motor Starters
Combination Ratings up to 100KA (with Freedom Series)
High Fault Ratings up to 65KA (with XT Series)
High Fault Ratings up to 65KA(with XT Contactors)
Standards and Certifications
UL 489 Recognized device that requires further listing with
a specific contactor and overload relay for proper
application. (UL Listed with Eaton Motor Starters)
CSA C22.2 No. 5.1
IEC 157-7
UL 489 Listed Circuit Breaker that can be used with any
controller without further testing or listings.
CSA C22.2 No. 14
IEC 60947-2, 60947-4
The Bottom Line
Both are top-quality products ideally suited for their target applications!
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Printed in USA
June 2010, V1
Adjustable Trip Settings ( in multiples of the continuous
current rating) allows for customized motor protection
Maximum Setting of 13X FLA
Used with Starters Size 0-8
Transient inrush trip suppression to sustain high inrush on
very first cycle (included on units used with starters up to
size 4)
Eliminates the need for an overload relay which reduces
panel size and heat generation
Selectable Trip Class:
FD Frame Class 5, 10, 20, 30
JG/LG Frames Class 10, 15, 20, 30
Phase Unbalance and Phase Loss Protection
Field Installable Accessories (JG, LG Frames)
High Load Alarm Status Indicator (JG, LG)
Pre-detection Relay (opens contactor instead of breaker on JG, LG)
What is the major difference between the two products?
Product Features and Benefits
Product Offering