Schneider Electric TeSys GV2-ME Series Motor Circuit Breakers – GV2-ME22C 20-25A

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Schneider Electric TeSys GV2-ME Series Technical Notes

The Schneider Electric TeSys GV2-ME series is a globally deployed range of thermal-magnetic motor circuit breakers engineered for direct-on-line motor protection in industrial environments. With an operating voltage of up to 690V AC and current ratings spanning 0.1A to 32A, the GV2-ME series is a standard specification component in chemical processing plants, nuclear auxiliary systems, petroleum refinery motor control centers (MCCs), and heavy manufacturing facilities worldwide. Its compact DIN-rail and panel-mount form factor, combined with IEC 60947-4-1 compliance, has made it a default selection for motor branch circuit protection across European, Asian, and Middle Eastern industrial installations for over three decades. The series integrates thermal overload protection and short-circuit magnetic trip in a single device, eliminating the need for separate overload relays in standard motor starter assemblies.

The Evolution of GV2-ME Architecture

The TeSys GV2 platform was introduced by Schneider Electric (formerly Telemecanique) in the late 1980s as a successor to the GV1 series, addressing the need for a more compact, modular motor protection device compatible with emerging IEC standards. The original GV2-M variants used a screw-terminal connection system and were designed for standalone panel mounting. The GV2-ME sub-series introduced enhanced accessory compatibility, including side-mounted auxiliary contact blocks (GVAD, GVAN), voltage release coils (GV2-AF, GV2-AN), and rotary handle extensions, enabling integration into enclosed motor starter assemblies and group mounting configurations.

TeSys GV2-ME Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent the complete standard current-range lineup of the GV2-ME series. All models provide thermal-magnetic motor protection, manual ON/OFF operation, and short-circuit breaking capacity of 100kA at 415V AC (with current limiting fuse coordination).

GV2-ME01C: 0.1–0.16A setting range, for fractional-HP and control circuit motor protection.
GV2-ME02C: 0.16–0.25A setting range, micro-motor and instrumentation drive protection.
GV2-ME03C: 0.25–0.40A setting range, small pump and fan motor branch protection.
GV2-ME04C: 0.40–0.63A setting range, light-duty conveyor and agitator motor protection.
GV2-ME05C: 0.63–1.0A setting range, single-phase and small 3-phase motor protection.
GV2-ME06C: 1.0–1.6A setting range, standard small motor branch circuit protection.
GV2-ME07C: 1.6–2.5A setting range, 0.37kW–0.55kW motor protection at 400V.
GV2-ME08C: 2.5–4.0A setting range, 0.75kW motor protection, widely used in HVAC fan circuits.
GV2-ME10C: 4.0–6.3A setting range, 1.1kW–1.5kW motor protection, standard MCC module.
GV2-ME14C: 6.0–10A setting range, 2.2kW motor protection at 400V, high-volume MCC application.
GV2-ME16C: 9.0–14A setting range, 4.0kW motor protection, refinery and chemical plant standard.
GV2-ME20C: 13–18A setting range, 5.5kW motor protection, pump and compressor circuits.
GV2-ME21C: 17–23A setting range, 7.5kW motor protection at 400V, heavy conveyor drives.
GV2-ME22C: 20–25A setting range, 11kW motor protection at 400V, the subject SKU of this listing — used extensively in process industry motor control panels.
GV2-ME32C: 24–32A setting range, 15kW motor protection at 400V, maximum rating in the GV2-ME frame size.