The Schneider Electric VCF02 is a TeSys Vario 3-pole emergency stop switch disconnector rated at 12 A, designed for direct door-mounting in industrial enclosures. It provides safe emergency isolation across AC and DC networks up to 690 V, with a red rotary handle and yellow front plate that meets color-coding requirements for emergency stop and disconnection applications.

Technical specifications:

• Commercial reference: VCF02
• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
• EAN: 3389110448870
• Series / range: TeSys Vario
• Number of poles: 3P, 3 NO contacts
• Conventional free-air thermal current [Ith]: 12 A
• Rated operational current [Ie]: 8.1 A (AC-23, 400 V)
• Rated operational voltage [Ue]: 690 V AC 50/60 Hz
• Breaking capacity: 120 A at 400 V (AC-23A)
• Rated conditional short-circuit current: 10 kA at 400 V (12 A aM or gG fuse)
• Rated impulse withstand voltage [Uimp]: 8 kV
• Network type: AC and DC
• Mounting: Door-mounted, 4-screw fixing
• Control: Direct rotary handle, padlockable (1 to 3 padlocks, 4…8 mm)
• Terminal connection: Screw terminals, 10 mm solid / 6 mm flexible with cable end
• Tightening torque: 2.1 N.m
• Dimensions: 60 x 60 mm base, 74 mm height
• Weight: 0.25 kg
• Degree of protection: IP20 / IP65 (IEC 60529)
• Operating temperature: -20…50 C
• Mechanical durability: 100,000 cycles
• Standard: IEC 60947-3
• Certifications: UL, CCC, GL, CSA, UKCA

Features and benefits:

• Red handle with yellow front plate meets safety color-coding requirements for emergency stop applications
• Padlockable in the OFF position with 1 to 3 padlocks for lockout/tagout compliance
• Suitable for isolation duty on both AC and DC networks
• IP65 degree of protection for use in demanding industrial environments
• 100,000 cycle mechanical and electrical durability (AC-21); halogen-free construction

Applications:

• Emergency stop and isolation of motors and machinery in industrial control panels
• Door-mounted main disconnector in machine control and automation enclosures
• Lockout/tagout safety points on production lines and process equipment

Compliant with IEC 60947-3. Part of the Schneider Electric TeSys Vario range.

Also known as: Schneider VCF02, Schneider Electric VCF02, TeSys Vario emergency stop disconnector, door-mounted rotary switch disconnector.