Schneider Electric FAL24020BU Circuit Breaker

Schneider Electric's Square D FAL24020BU is a two-pole molded-case circuit breaker rated for 20 A at 480 V AC, part of the FAL family. This thermal-magnetic device provides overcurrent protection with distinct long-time and instantaneous trip functions and carries an 18 kA (rms) short-circuit interrupting rating at 480 V, making it suitable for feeders and panelboard installations in commercial and industrial power distributions. The FAL24020BU is designed for use in panelboards and distribution systems that require line and load terminations and supports standard feed-through configurations in many installations. Typical applications include protecting 480 V feeders to subpanels, motors, and other equipment in data centers, manufacturing facilities, and large commercial spaces. Key specifications: 2-pole, 480 V, 20 A, thermal-magnetic trip, 18 kA interruption capacity at 480 V, with long-time and instantaneous trip characteristics. For scenarios requiring remote tripping, Schneider Electric offers a shunt-trip variant in the FAL family (FAL240201021), reflecting the lineup’s adaptability to controlled-access installations.