QO230PL | Square D 30A 2-Pole 120/240VAC Plug-In Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker
Schneider Electric · Circuit Breakers & Protection
Description The Square D QO230PL is a 2-pole thermal magnetic molded case circuit breaker rated at 30 amps with a 120/240 VAC voltage capacity. It provides reliable overcurrent protection with a 10 kA interrupting rating, ensuring safe operation in residential, commercial, and light industrial electrical systems. Designed for plug-in mounting, the QO230PL offers simple installation and consistent circuit protection performance. Technical Specifications Condition New/Never Used Surplus Brand Square D Category Circuit Protection Part Number QO230PL Subcategory 2-Pole Plug-In Circuit Breaker Type Thermal Magnetic Amperage Rating 30A Voltage Rating 120/240 VAC Poles 2 Interrupting Rating 10 kA at 120/240 VAC Mounting Type Plug-In Trip Function Long-Time and Instantaneous Terminal Type Box Lug Wire Size Range AWG 14–2 (Copper), AWG 12–2 (Aluminum) Phase Single Phase Approvals UL Listed, CSA Certified, RoHS Compliant Application Powerlink Lighting, Control Systems, NQOD Panelboards, QO Load Centers Temperature Rating 104°F (40°C) Construction Feature Common Trip Dimensions (H × W × D) 4.55 × 1.5 × 2.91 in (116 × 38 × 74 mm) Country of Origin Mexico Weight 0.85 lb (0.39 kg) Information About QO230PL The QO230PL is part of Square D’s trusted QO series, known for its high-quality thermal magnetic protection and compatibility with QO load centers and NQ panelboards. Built with a plug-on mounting system, it allows fast and secure installation without additional hardware. This circuit breaker supports Powerlink lighting control systems and other electrical distribution panels requiring compact and efficient protection. With UL and CSA certifications, it ensures dependable safety performance in demanding environments. Key Features: Thermal Magnetic Protection: Combines thermal and magnetic trip elements for both overload and short-circuit protection. Plug-In Mounting: Enables quick installation and replacement without tools or complex wiring. High Interrupting Capacity: Rated at 10 kA at 120/240 VAC for reliable fault current interruption. Common Trip Design: Simultaneously disconnects both poles for enhanced circuit safety. Versatile Wire Compatibility: Accepts aluminum (AWG 12–2) and copper (AWG 14–2) conductors. HACR Rated: Suitable for heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration applications. UL and CSA Approved: Meets recognized safety standards for North American installations. Compact Dimensions: Space-saving form factor ideal for tight electrical panel layouts. The QO230PL delivers the reliability and precision required for secure power distribution and circuit protection across residential and commercial systems.
Brand: Schneider Electric · Category: Circuit Breakers & Protection
Key features
- Thermal Magnetic Protection: Combines thermal and magnetic trip elements for both overload and short-circuit protection.
- Plug-In Mounting: Enables quick installation and replacement without tools or complex wiring.
- High Interrupting Capacity: Rated at 10 kA at 120/240 VAC for reliable fault current interruption.
- Common Trip Design: Simultaneously disconnects both poles for enhanced circuit safety.
- Versatile Wire Compatibility: Accepts aluminum (AWG 12–2) and copper (AWG 14–2) conductors.
- HACR Rated: Suitable for heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration applications.
- UL and CSA Approved: Meets recognized safety standards for North American installations.
- Compact Dimensions: Space-saving form factor ideal for tight electrical panel layouts.
Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | QO230PL |
|---|---|
| Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand | Square D |
| Category | Circuit Protection |
| Part Number | QO230PL |
| Subcategory | 2-Pole Plug-In Circuit Breaker |
| Type | Thermal Magnetic |
| Amperage Rating | 30A |
| Voltage Rating | 120/240 VAC |
| Poles | 2 |
| Interrupting Rating | 10 kA at 120/240 VAC |
| Mounting Type | Plug-In |
| Trip Function | Long-Time and Instantaneous |
| Terminal Type | Box Lug |
| Wire Size Range | AWG 14–2 (Copper), AWG 12–2 (Aluminum) |
| Phase | Single Phase |
| Approvals | UL Listed, CSA Certified, RoHS Compliant |
| Application | Powerlink Lighting, Control Systems, NQOD Panelboards, QO Load Centers |
| Temperature Rating | 104°F (40°C) |
| Construction Feature | Common Trip |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 4.55 × 1.5 × 2.91 in (116 × 38 × 74 mm) |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| Weight | 0.85 lb (0.39 kg) |
| Product type | Molded Case Circuit Breaker |
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