TeSys™ VLS Disconnect Switches

Refer to Catalog 9400CT1601

Disconnect Switches, 16–125 A

Style	DIN Rail, Rear Mounting									Door Mounting
Width	36 mm (1.42 in.)					70 mm (2.75 in.)				36 mm (1.42 in.)				70 mm (2.75 in.)
Versions: DIN rail mounting, door mounting, and rear mounting Wide range of accessories Changeover switches Conforming to UL 60947-4-1 (16–63 A) or UL 98 (63–125 A) specifications
Ampere rating	16	25	32	40	63	63	80	100	125	16	25	32	40	63	80	100	125
Three pole	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●
4th pole—simultaneous closing	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●
4th pole—early-make closing	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●
Fuse holder	●	●	●
Mechanical 6-8 pole coupling system	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●
Mechanical interlock for line switching	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●

Interpreting the Catalog Number

Some combinations are not available. Use this table only for interpreting the catalog number.

Interpreting the Catalog Number

Example	VLS	3P	016		R	1
Description	Disconnect switch	1P = 1 pole 3P = 3 poles	016 = 16 A 025 = 25 A 032 = 32 A 040 = 40 A	063 = 63 A 080 = 80 A 100 = 100 A 125 = 125 A	D = Door mounting R = DIN rail mounting	1 = Small size (16–63 A), UL 508 2 = Large size (63–125 A), UL 98

Example	VLSH	2	S		5	R
Description	Rotary handle	1 = Recessed, 65 x 65 mm 2 = Protruding, 65 x 65 mm 3 = Pistol grip, 75 mm dia. 4 = Protruding, 48 x 48 mm	H = Hole fixing S = Screw mounting		5 = 5 mm shaft opening 7 = 7 mm shaft opening	B = Black BC = Black, changeover BD = Black, defeatable R = Red RD = Red, defeatable

Example	VLSS	150			5
Description	Shafts	Length: 150–500 mm			Cross-section: 5 = 5 mm 7 = 7 mm

Example	VLS	1P	040	R	1	S
Description	Additional Poles	Number of Poles: 1P = 1 Pole	Current: 016 = 16 A to 125 = 125 A	Mounting: R = DIN rail mounted D = Door mounted	Body Size: 1 = Small size (16–63 A) 2 = Large size (63–125 A)	Closing: S = Simultaneous closing E = Early Make closing

Example

VLS

040

Description

Additional Poles

Number of Poles:
1P = 1 Pole

Current:
016 = 16 A
to
125 = 125 A

Mounting:
R = DIN rail mounted
D = Door mounted

Body Size:
1 = Small size (16–63 A)
2 = Large size (63–125 A)

Closing:
S = Simultaneous closing

E = Early Make closing

Example	VLS	1N		R		1
Description	Ground and Neutral Terminals	1G = 1 Pole Ground terminal 1N = 1 Pole Neutral terminal		R = DIN rail mounted D = Door mounted		1 = Small size (16–63 A), UL 508 2 = Large size (63–125 A), UL 98

Example	VLS	A	11	R	1	S
Description	Auxiliary contacts	A = Auxiliary contact	10 = 1 N.O. 11 = 1 N.O. + 1 N.C.	R = DIN rail mounted D = Door mounted	Blank = Size 1 and 2 1 = Size 1 2 = Size 2	S = Simultaneous closing E = Early make closing

Product Overview

VLS3P016R1–

VLS3P063R1

Compact Size

The three-pole 16–63 A disconnect switches are made up of a single unit body, a mere 36 mm (1.4 in.) wide, while those rated 63–125 A are only 70 mm (2.8 in.) wide.

Accessory Flexibility

Mounting and removal of the fourth pole and add-on blocks are simple and quick operations with no need for tools.

Certifications

All VLS disconnect switches are certified by cCSAus and are UL Listed for Canada and USA:

16–63 A types: certified according to UL 60947-4-1 / CSA 22.2 n° 60947-4-1-14 standards
63–125 A types: certified according to UL 98 / CSA 22.2 n° 4 standards

Three-Pole Disconnect Switches


VLS3P063R2– VLS3P125R2

VLS3P016D1– VLS3P040D1	VLS3P063D2– VLS3P125D2

Certifications and Compliance (● = certification obtained)

Catalog number	cULus per UL 60947-4-1 / CSA C22.2 n° 60947-4-1-14 UL Listed (File E487906)	cULus per UL 98 / CSA C22.2 n° 4 UL Listed (File E487907)	IEC/EN 60947-1, IEC/EN 60947-3
VLS3P016R1–VLS3P040R1	●	—	Compliant
VLS3P063R1	●	—
VLS3P016D1–VLS3P040D1	●	—
VLS3P063R2–VLS3P125R2	—	●
VLS3P063D2–VLS3P125D2	—	●

Selection—Three-Pole Disconnect Switches

Catalog number	IEC conventional free air thermal current (Ith), AC21A (≤690 V) (A)	IEC rated operational current (Ie) AC22A (≤690 V), AC23A (≤415 V) (A)	UL general use at 600 Vac (A)
DIN rail mounting version, complete with black handle. For rear-mounting version, separately purchase the handle and shaft extension. Refer to Rotary Handles and Selection—Shaft Extensions, Terminal Covers, Fuse Holders, and Fuse Blocks.
VLS3P016R1	16	16	16
VLS3P025R1	25	25	25
VLS3P032R1	32	32	32
VLS3P040R1	40	40	40
VLS3P063R1	63	45	60
VLS3P063R2	63	63	60
VLS3P080R2	80	80	100
VLS3P100R2	100	100	100
VLS3P125R2	125	125	100
Door-mounting version (no shaft required). Separately purchase the handle. Refer to page Rotary Handles.
VLS3P016D1	16	16	16
VLS3P025D1	25	25	25
VLS3P032D1	32	32	32
VLS3P040D1	40	40	40
VLS3P063D2	63	63	60
VLS3P080D2	80	80	100
VLS3P100D2	100	100	100
VLS3P125D2	125	125	100

UL / CSA Ratings

Catalog number	Horsepower						General use at 600 Vac (A)	Short-circuit rating at 600 Vac (kA)	Max. fuse rating at 600 V (A)
	1 phase		3 phase
	120 V	240 V	200–208 V	240 V	480 V	600 V
UL 60947-4-1 and CSA 22.2 n° 60947-4-1-14 ^[1]
VLS3P016••	1	2	5	5	10	10	16	5	30 (Type RK5)
VLS3P025••	1.5	3	7.5	7.5	15	20	25	5	30 (Type RK5)
VLS3P032••	2	5	10	10	20	20	32	5	45 (Type RK5)
VLS3P040••	2	5	10	15	20	25	40	5	45 (Type RK5)
VLS3P063R1	2	7.5	10	15	30	30	60	5	45 (Type RK5)
UL 98 and CSA C22.2 n° 4 ^[2]
VLS3P063••	3	7.5	20 ^[3]	20	40	40	60	50	60
VLS3P080••	3	10	25 ^[3]	25	40	40	100	50	100
VLS3P100••	5	10	30 ^[3]	30	50	50	100	50	100
VLS3P125••	7.5	10	30 ^[3]	30	60	60	100	50	100

Section 8: Operating Mechanisms and Disconnect Switches

Section 8: Operating Mechanisms and Disconnect Switches

TeSys™ VLS Disconnect Switches

Refer to Catalog 9400CT1601

Disconnect Switches, 16–125 A

Interpreting the Catalog Number

Interpreting the Catalog Number

Product Overview

Three-Pole Disconnect Switches

Certifications and Compliance (● = certification obtained)

Selection—Three-Pole Disconnect Switches

UL / CSA Ratings

Footnotes