The Schneider Electric Masterpact NW40H1 (Schneider reference 48097) is a 4000 A, 4-pole, fixed-mount air circuit breaker frame from the Masterpact NW range. It is supplied without a control unit, so it ships as a bare frame and is paired with a Schneider MicroLogic control unit selected to match your required protection and metering. With 65 kA ultimate breaking capacity and Category B short-time withstand, it is designed for main-incomer, bus-coupler and heavy sub-distribution positions in low-voltage switchboards.
This frame suits high-current LV distribution in commercial buildings, industrial plants, data centres and infrastructure switchboards, typically as the main incomer or bus-tie where selective coordination with downstream MCCBs is needed. Because it is a 4-pole (4-wire) frame, note that a neutral current transformer is required when fitting a 6.0-series MicroLogic unit, and completing a bare fixed frame also calls for the S33101 connector kit and secondary disconnects. Where fault levels exceed 65 kA, the NW40H2 (reference 48098) is the 100 kA version of the same 4000 A frame.
Does the Schneider Masterpact NW40H1 (ref 48097) come with a trip unit?
No. Reference 48097 is supplied as a bare NW40 frame without a control unit, so it has no protection functions until a Schneider MicroLogic control unit is fitted. You order the MicroLogic control unit separately and match it to the protection and metering level your installation requires.
Which MicroLogic control unit is needed for this 4-pole fixed frame?
The NW40 frame accepts Schneider MicroLogic 2.0, 5.0 and 6.0 control units (Ammeter, E, P or H versions) depending on the protection and metering you need. Because this is a 4-pole (4-wire) frame, a neutral current transformer is required when using a 6.0-series unit, and fitting a control unit onto a bare fixed frame also needs the S33101 connector kit and secondary disconnects. Our engineer can confirm the exact parts for your configuration before dispatch.
What is the breaking capacity of the NW40H1?
The NW40H1 offers 65 kA ultimate breaking capacity (Icu) at 440 V AC, with service breaking capacity (Ics) equal to 100% of Icu and a short-time withstand (Icw) of 65 kA for 1 second. It is a Category B device to IEC 60947-2. If your fault level needs a higher rating, the NW40H2 (reference 48098) is the 100 kA version of the same 4000 A frame.
Is this the fixed or the drawout version?
Reference 48097 is the fixed version, which is bolted permanently into the switchboard. The drawout version, which mounts on a chassis so the breaker can be withdrawn without disturbing the busbars, is a separate reference (48327). Tell us which construction you need and we will supply the correct frame.
Is this genuine Schneider Electric and can you deliver to Saudi Arabia and the GCC?
Yes. This is genuine Schneider Electric stock, dispatched from our Dubai counter to the UAE and across the GCC, including Saudi Arabia. We can assist with SASO and SABER documentation for KSA customs clearance.
Is the Masterpact NW range still current or replaced by MTZ?
The Masterpact NW is a proven, widely deployed range and remains available from our stock, subject to prior sale. Schneider MasterPact MTZ is the newer-generation platform, but NW frames and their MicroLogic control units are still supplied and fully field-serviceable, which makes NW the practical choice for extending or matching an existing NW installation.
| SKU | MAS0817648097 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Schneider Electric |
| Weight (kg) | 47.251000 |
| Model Number | 48097 |
| Mounting Mode | Fixed |
| Number Of Poles | 4P |
| RATED AMPERE (A) | 4000 |
| Mode Of Control | Manually Operated (Non Motorised) |
| [Icw] Rated Short-Time Withstand Current | 65 kA 1 s conforming to IEC 60947-2 65 kA 3 s conforming to IEC 60947-2 |
| Electrical Durability | AC-3: 6000 cycles 440/690 V AC 50/60 Hz without maintenance conforming to IEC 60947-2 2500 cycles 690 V AC 50/60 Hz without maintenance conforming to IEC 60947-2 5000 cycles 440 V AC 50/60 Hz without maintenance conforming to IEC 60947-2 AC-23A: 2500 cy |
| Mechanical Durability | 10000 cycles without maintenance conforming to IEC 60947-2 20000 cycles with maintenance conforming to IEC 60947-2 |
| Standard | IEC 60947-2 |
| [Ue] Rated Operational Voltage | 690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 |
| Neutral Position | Left |
| Rated Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Ambient Air Temperature for Operation | -25…70 °C |
| Network Type | AC |
| Mercury Free | Yes |
| Product Certification | ASTA |
| Warranty | 18 months |
| RoHS Exemption Information | YES |
| Circuit Breaker Type | Air Circuit Breakers |