- Part number
- VBDN12
- Model no
- VBDN
- UL
- CSA
- UKCA
- CCC
Schneider Electric VBDN12 TeSys Mini-VARIO Switch Disconnector 3P 12 A 690 V AC Switch Disconnector
TeSys Mini-VARIO 3-pole switch disconnector, 12 A, 690 V AC, door-mounted black handle, IP65.
Description
About the VBDN
About the VBDN
The Schneider Electric VBDN12 is a 3-pole TeSys Mini-VARIO switch-disconnector rated 12 A, built from a VZ12 switch body and a padlockable black door-mounted handle for main motor switching up to 4 kW at 400 V AC-23. It mounts through a single 22.5 mm door hole and carries IP65 protection once installed.
Certifications & Standards
- UL
- GL
- CCC
- CSA
- UKCA
- IEC 60947-3
Selection Notes
The VBDN12 is the lower-current member of the Mini-VARIO door-mounted pair; step up to the VBDN20 for loads above 4 kW at 400 V. Up to two add-on poles can be fitted either side of the VZ12 body — main (VZN12), neutral (VZN11), earthing (VZN14) or auxiliary contacts (VZN05, VZN06) — without changing the handle. Where the application needs a red/yellow emergency-stop handle instead of a plain disconnect switch, the VCDN12 uses the same VZ12 body.
Data note: the breaking capacity row is published on se.com as 120 A at 400 V (AC-21/22/23A); this is carried through verbatim, though it is an order of magnitude above the 0.5 kA making capacity (Icm) for the same device, which suggests the source figure may actually be in amperes rather than kiloamperes.
Specification
Full specification
Main 13
| Range | TeSys |
|---|---|
| Product name | TeSys Mini-VARIO |
| Device short name | VBDN |
| Product or Component Type | Switch disconnector |
| Performance level | Standard |
| Poles description | 3P |
| Contacts type and composition | 3 NO |
| Network type | AC, DC |
| Control Type | Rotary handle |
| Rotary handle mounting style | Direct |
| Handle colour | Black |
| Handle front plate colour | Black |
| Rotary handle padlocking | 1 to 3 padlocks 0.2…0.3 in (4…8 mm) |
Complementary 25
| Marking | 0 - 1 |
|---|---|
| Mounting support | Handle door, Switch door |
| Fixing mode | Hole 0.9 in (22.5 mm) handle |
| [Ue] rated operational voltage | 690 V AC 50/60 Hz |
| [Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage | 6 kV |
| [Ith] conventional free air thermal current | 12 A |
| [Ithe] conventional enclosed thermal current | 10 A |
| [Ie] rated operational current | 8.1 A AC-23)400 V |
| Rated operational power in W | 3 kW 230...240 V AC-23A), 4 kW 400...415 V AC-23A), 5.5 kW 500 V AC-23A), 7.5 kW 690 V AC-23A), 1.5 kW 230...240 V AC-3), 3 kW 400...415 V AC-3), 4 kW 500 V AC-3), 4 kW 690 V AC-3) |
| Intermittent duty class | 30 |
| Making capacity ( I Rms) | 120 A 400 V AC-21A, 120 A 400 V AC-22A, 120 A 400 V AC-23A |
| [Icm] rated short-circuit making capacity | 0.5 kA 400 V at Ipeak |
| [Icw] rated short-time withstand Rms current | 140 A 400 V 1 s |
| Rated conditional short-circuit current | 6 kA 400 V 12 A aM, 6 kA 400 V 12 A gG |
| Breaking capacity | 120 kA 400 V AC-21A), 120 kA 400 V AC-22A), 120 kA 400 V AC-23A) |
| Device Composition | Switch, Handle |
| Mechanical durability | 50000 cycles |
| Electrical durability | 30000 cycles DC-1...5, 50000 cycles AC-21 |
| Suitability for isolation | Yes |
| Connections - terminals | Power circuit screw clamp terminals 0.006 in² (4 mm²) flexible - with cable end, Power circuit screw clamp terminals 0.006 in² (4 mm²) solid |
| Tightening torque | Power circuit 6.2 lbf.in (0.7 N.m) screw clamp terminals |
| handle front plate dimension | 60 x 60 mm |
| Height | 2.4 in (60 mm) |
| Width | 2.4 in (60 mm) |
| Net Weight | 0.390 lb(US) (0.177 kg) |
Environment 7
| Standards | IEC 60947-3 |
|---|---|
| Product Certifications | UL, GL, CCC, CSA, UKCA |
| Protective treatment | TC |
| IP degree of protection | IP65 |
| Mechanical robustness | Vibrations 10...150 Hz 5 gn) IEC 60068-2-6, Shocks 11 ms 15 gn) IEC 60068-2-27 |
| Ambient Air Temperature for Operation | -4…122 °F (-20…50 °C) |
| Fire resistance | 1760 °F (960 °C) IEC 60695-2-1 |
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Identification 8
| Part number | VBDN12 |
|---|---|
| Type designation | VBDN |
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 3389110759853 |
Contractual warranty 1
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
|---|
Logistics 5
| Country of origin | CZ |
|---|---|
| Shipping weight | 0.177 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 30 Oct 2026
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Certifications
Certifications and standards
- UL
- CSA
- UKCA
- CCC
- IEC 60947-3
Quick answers
Questions about the VBDN
What is the rated current of VBDN?
The rated current of VBDN is 12 A.
Which supply voltage is VBDN rated for?
The rated operational voltage of VBDN is 690 V AC.
What is the HS code of VBDN for customs?
The tariff (HS) code on file for VBDN is 853650.
What is the EAN of VBDN?
The EAN (GTIN) of VBDN is 3389110759853.
Where does VBDN ship from, and how fast?
VBDN ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival.
