BDF46030 PowerPacT B moulded-case circuit breaker and its verified selection points
The full designation BDF46030 identifies the requested PowerPacT B moulded-case circuit breaker. This record separates confirmed catalogue information from project-specific checks. The shared Schneider category image is a reference collage, not a photograph of the exact BDF46030 variant.
Technical parameters and identity
| Technical item | Verified value / selection note |
|---|---|
| Complete model | BDF46030 |
| Product identity | PowerPacT B moulded-case circuit breaker |
| Poles | 4 |
| Trip | TM30D thermal-magnetic |
| Interrupting listing | 18 kA at 600Y/347 V AC |
| Terminations | Lug configuration |
Interface review
Start the BDF46030 review at the interface it connects to: the host assembly, electrical supply, mating device or mechanical opening. Verify fault level, lugs and distribution-board compatibility. Do not infer the missing interface details from a short code or the category image.
For BDF46030, record the existing installed marking and the intended location. Compare the full manufacturer's designation, mounting method, terminals, ratings and applicable standards. A visually similar code may differ in an option that changes the installation decision.
Documentation requested with a quotation
Ask the supplier to quote exactly BDF46030 and provide the current manufacturer data sheet, installation instructions and any relevant dimensional drawing. State the destination country and quantity. If BDF46030 is discontinued or regional, ask for availability and a documented alternative rather than assuming stock.
For a proposed replacement of BDF46030, require a written cross-reference. Compare every affected rating and interface with the original engineering requirement before substituting. The presence of another number in the same visual family is not evidence of equivalence.
Installation and commissioning record
Before installing BDF46030, check the delivered label, package condition and included accessories against the approved order. Keep a photo of the marking, the wiring or assembly diagram, and the equipment tag. Follow the product instructions for safe isolation and torque or mounting requirements.
After fitting BDF46030, document the relevant functional test: operation, indication, protective coordination, communication or mechanical movement as applicable. Record any difference between the planned BDF46030 and the actual supplied designation.
Visually similar catalogue codes
No remaining unassigned BDF-pattern designation is grouped with BDF46030. Similar appearance alone should never replace a technical comparison.
Buyer decision
Approve BDF46030 only after the confirmed parameters above and the project-specific interface checks are reconciled. In particular, identify the supply, protection, mounting and mating accessories that apply to BDF46030; not all of these can be inferred from the designation alone.
Keep the final approved BDF46030 designation on the procurement and receiving documents. If an alternative arrives, quarantine the change for engineering review before it is installed or energized.
