SIEMENS
SIEMENS Q230HID 30A 2 Pole 120/240V AC High Intensity Discharge circuit breaker
A 30 A, two-pole miniature breaker rated for 120/240 V AC high-intensity discharge loads with a 10 kA interrupting capacity
- Designed for high-intensity discharge lighting with 30 A rating
- Handles both 120 V and 240 V AC circuits in one unit
- Two-pole configuration protects both legs of a single-phase supply
- Plug-in mounting fits directly into compatible Siemens EQ load centres
- Rated for 10 kA interrupting capacity at 120 V AC
Application & Fit
The Siemens Q230HID is a 30A two-pole miniature circuit breaker designed for high intensity discharge lighting circuits. It fits Siemens EQ load centers using a plug-in mounting style and protects single-phase 120/240V AC branch circuits up to 10kA interrupting rating.
Sustained Load Behaviour
The breaker carries a continuous 30A rating and provides a 48V DC voltage rating alongside the AC specification. Its high intensity discharge designation means it handles the inrush and steady-state demands of HID ballasts without nuisance tripping during extended operation.
Build & Connections
The frame size is 125A/QP with a toggle actuator for manual control. Terminal lugs accept copper conductors from 14 AWG up to 6 AWG. The plug-in mounting engages directly with compatible EQ series bus bars, securing the device without additional hardware.
Highlights
- Designed for high-intensity discharge lighting with 30 A rating
- Handles both 120 V and 240 V AC circuits in one unit
- Two-pole configuration protects both legs of a single-phase supply
- Plug-in mounting fits directly into compatible Siemens EQ load centres
- Rated for 10 kA interrupting capacity at 120 V AC
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How much heat or noise does the Q230HID produce when it carries 30 A continuously?
The breaker uses a toggle actuator and plug-in mounting; it has no fan or moving parts, so it runs silently and its temperature rise stays within the 10 kA AIR rating at 120 V AC.
What panelboard must I already own for this breaker to install?
It is designed for Siemens EQ load centers and fits the Q series frame size of 125 A.
Will the Q230HID coordinate with an older 125 A QP frame breaker already in the panel?
Both share the 125 A frame size and plug-in mounting, so they install side by side in the same EQ load center.
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