The Schneider Electric TeSys Vario switch disconnector model VBF2 is designed for main switching in motor applications up to 15kW at 400V AC-23. It features a 3-pole configuration with a black and grey rotary handle, mounted on a door with four screws, and offers IP65 protection for robust outdoor or indoor use.
Constructed with a V2 Vario switch body and a padlockable handle, it ensures safe operation and easy access control. The device is rated for 690V AC operation, with DC operation permitted up to 250V, depending on contact configuration. It supports attachment of up to four additional poles, including main, neutral, earthing, and auxiliary contacts.
- Rated operational voltage: 690 V AC 50/60 Hz
- Rated operational current: 29 A AC-23 at 400 V
- Rated conditional short circuit current: 10 kA at 400 V
- Rated short circuit making capacity: 1 kA at 400 V
- Rated short time withstand current: 480 A at 400 V for 1 second
- Handle color: black with front plate in black
- Physical dimensions: 60 x 74 mm (width x height)
- Mechanical durability: 100,000 cycles
- Environmental protection: IP65
This device complies with multiple standards including IEC, UL, CSA, CCC, EAC, and Marine certifications. It is suitable for use in commercial and industrial environments, offering high performance and safety features.
Technical Specifications
| Handle Color | black |
| Handle Front Plate Color | black |
| Complementary Attributes - Rated Conditional Short Circuit Current | 10 kA 400 V 50 A aM, 10 kA 400 V 50 A gG |
| Complementary Attributes - Rated Operational Power In W | 15 kW 400...415 V AC-23A), 11 kW 690 V AC-3), 15 kW 690 V AC-23A), 11 kW 400...415 V AC-3), 15 kW 500 V AC-3), 18.5 kW 500 V AC-23A), 5.5 kW 230...240 V AC-3), 7.5 kW 230...240 V AC-23A) |
| Complementary Attributes - Icm Rated Short Circuit Making Capacity | 1 kA 400 V at Ipeak |
| Complementary Attributes - Icw Rated Short Time Withstand Current | 480 A 400 V 1 s |
| Complementary Attributes - Ie Rated Operational Current | 29 A AC-23 Ue: 400 V |
| Complementary Attributes - Ue Rated Operational Voltage | 690 V AC 50/60 Hz |
| Complementary Attributes - Uimp Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage | 8 kV |
| Persona Type Ids | EU, LC, OM, OM8, PB |
| Persona Type Names | End User, Contractor, Original Equipment Manufacturer, OEM - Control Panelbuilder, Panel Builder |
| Market Segmentation Id | COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL |
| Market Segmentation | Commercial, Industrial |
| Device Composition | switch, handle |
| Electrical Durability | 100000 cycles AC-21, 30000 cycles DC-1...5 |
| Making Capacity | 400 A 400 V AC-21A, 400 A 400 V AC-22A, 400 A 400 V AC-23A |
| Mechanical Robustness | vibrations 10...150 Hz 1 gn) IEC 60068-2-6, shocks 11 ms 30 Gn) IEC 60068-2-27 |
| Mounting Support | handle door, switch door |
| Network Type | DC, AC |
| Connections Terminals | power circuit screw clamp terminals 10-10 mm² solid, power circuit screw clamp terminals 6-6 mm² flexible - with cable end |
| Carbon Footprint Of The Distribution Phase A4 | 0.04871669193150384, 0 kg CO2 eq. |
| Carbon Footprint Of The End Of Life Phase C1 To C4 | 0.6629610756790507, 0.7 kg CO2 eq. |
| Carbon Footprint Of The Installation Phase A5 | 0 kg CO2 eq., 0.02191936744141827 |
| Carbon Footprint Of The Manufacturing Phase A1 To A3 | 2 kg CO2 eq., 1.579208650841355 |
| Carbon Footprint Of The Use Phase B2 B3 B4 B6 | 29 kg CO2 eq., 28.971796700100345 |
| Certificate Agency | CCC, GL, CSA, UL, UKCA |
| Local Data Status | Publishable |
| Local Publishable Date | 2025-12-03 |
| Return Indicator | Y |
| Stocking Flag | N |
| Stock Policy | 2 |
| Device Type | LV equipment - LV switch - disconnector |
| Serviceability | No |
| Traceability | No |
| Field Service Division | PPIBS |
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