DET-653C  EntelliGuard
®
 G Circuit Breaker Application Guide 
24-May-12  Section 1. Introduction 
 
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EntelliGuard
®
 G Power Circuit Breaker
 
 
EntelliGuard G circuit breakers are the newest line of low voltage power circuit breakers (LVPCBs) evolved from the 
exceptional designs and practices of GE legacy breakers. EntelliGuard G breakers offer a truly global product platform that 
meets industry standards throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia (ANSI, UL, CSA, IEC, Lloyds Register of Shipping, etc.).  
 
Breakers are available to OEMs in 3- and 4-pole designs from 400A to 6400A (IEC) with fault interruption ratings up to 150kA. 
New, state-of-the-art EntelliGuard Trip Units enable the breakers with advanced technology that provides system 
protection, local and remote monitoring, relaying and communications. EntelliGuard Trip Units may be supplied with either 
Modbus or Profibus communications protocols. The breaker-trip unit system delivers superior circuit protection without 
compromising selectivity or arc flash protection. The EntelliGuard system is yet another evolution of GE’s core competencies 
in reliable electric power distribution, circuit protection and arc flash protection.  
 
EntelliGuard G 3-pole breakers are the standard in GE AKD-20 Low Voltage Switchgear. The breakers are suitable for 
280Vac, 480Vac and 600Vac applications, and they provide advanced circuit protection, limit arc fault energy and preserve 
system coordination without sacrificing any of these critical functions (Table 1.1). 
 
Table 1.1. Device Standards and References (See Section 8 for Details) 
 
 
 
IEC® Extreme Atmospheric Conditions 
 
IEC 68-2-1: Dry cold at -55°C  
IEC 68-2-2: Dry heat at 85°C 
UL489B DC for 
IEC 68-2-30: Damp heat (temp. 55°C, rel. humidity 95%)  
IEC 60947-3   IEC 68-2-52 Level 2: salt mist  
CSA 22.2 NO 5.1  
 
EntelliGuard G devices are available in all standard, 100% rated, ANSI, UL and IEC ratings in both fixed and draw-out 
designs. Standard devices are also offered in 4 pole designs. No compromise (e.g., derating) is necessary in the system 
protection scheme as the EntelliGuard G Neutral poles are fully rated. Front and rear access connections are available, and 
all configurations can be manually or electrically operated with multiple and redundant accessories (optional) (Table 1.2). 
 
Table 1.2. Device Ratings  
 
 
EntelliGuard G short circuit and interrupting ratings are given in Tables 1.3 through 1.6.