CQM5L Series Residual Current Circuit Breaker
The CQM5L series circuit breaker with residual current protection is designed by CHAC Electric for use in AC 50Hz/60Hz circuits with a rated working voltage up to AC 415V and a rated working current up to 630A.
Product Features
■ Compact design with highbreaking capacity.
■ High short-circuit making capacity and vibration resistance.
■ Modular structure for quick and easy installation.
■ Provides overload, short-circuit, and residual current (earth fault) protection.
■ Adjustable residual current protection with selectable delay levels (3 or 4 stages) and configurable leakage trip current.
■ Equipped with a leakage trip indicator.
■ Suitable for circuits with AC voltage up to 415V and frequency 50Hz/60Hz.
■ Complies with GB/T 14048.2 and IEC 60947-2 standards.
Operating & Installation Conditions
■ Ambient temperature: -5℃ to +40℃ (average ≤ +35℃ within 24 hours)
■ Altitude ≤2000 meters above sea level.
■ Relative humidity ≤50% at +40℃.
■ Must be mounted vertically with tilt tolerance within ±5°.
■ Pollution degree: 3.
■ Suitable for protection in in distribution and motor circuits.
Accessory List

Type designation

| Code Position | Code Symbol | Meaning & Explanation |
| ① | CQ | Enterprise Code: Zhejiang Chuangqi Electric Co., LTD. |
| ② | M | Product Category: Molded Case Circuit Breaker |
| ③ | 5 | Design Serial Number |
| ④ | L | Special Protection Function Residual Current Protection (Options: L=RC Protection) |
| ⑤ | 125 | Rated Frame Current (A): Options: 125, 250, 400, 630 |
| ⑥ | □ | Operation Mode: • (No Code) – Manual Direct Operation • Z – Rotary Handle Operation • P – Electric Operation |
| ⑦ | 4 | Number of Poles: • 3 – Three Poles • 4 – Four Poles |
| ⑧ | 300 | Trip Unit & Accessories Code: • 3 – Electronic Trip (Compound Trip) • 2 – Magnetic Trip Only (Single Magnetic Trip) • 00 – No Accessories (Refer to accessory table for specific codes) |
| ⑨ | □ | Application Type: • (No Code) – Distribution Protection • 2 – Motor Protection |
| ⑩ | B | N-Pole Type (For 4P products only, 3P has no code): • Type A: N-pole is always connected, without overcurrent release. • Type B: N-pole breaks with other poles, without overcurrent release. • Type C: N-pole breaks with other poles, with overcurrent release. • Type D: N-pole is always connected, with overcurrent release. |
| ⑪ | 125A | Rated Current: See technical parameter table for available values. |
| ⑫ | Y | Time-Delay Function • Y: With Delay • F: Without Delay |
| ⑬ | □ | Terminal & Connection Type: • (No Code) – Front Terminal Connection • B – Rear Terminal Connection • C – Plug-in Type |
Technical Specifications
| Model number | CQM5L-125 | CQM5L-250 | ||
| Rated current of frame level Inm(A) | 125 | 250 | ||
| Rated current In(A),at 40℃ | 10, 16, 20, 32, 40, 50, 63, 80, 100, 125 | 100, 125, 140, 160, 180, 200, 225, 250 | ||
| Rated operating voltage Ue(V) | AC380/400/415V | AC380/400/415V | ||
| Rated insulation voltage Ui (V) | 1000 | 1000 | ||
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp(kV) | 8 | 8 | ||
| Mechanical life | 20000 | 20000 | ||
| Electrical life(AC415V) | 8000 | 8000 | ||
| Trip mechanisms and protection types | Thermal-magnetic trip | Thermal-magnetic trip | ||
| Selectivity category | A | A | ||
| Number of poles | 3P, 4P | 3P, 4P | ||
| Rated Ultimate Short-Circuit Breaking Capacity (Icu) (kA) | 70 | 70 | ||
| Rated Service Short-Circuit Breaking Capacity (Ics) (kA) | 50 | 50 | ||
| Rated Residual Operating Current (IΔn) | Time-delayed + Non-delayed | 100/300/500 | 100/300/500 | |
| Non-delayed only | 30/100/300/500 | / | ||
| Rated Residual Current Type | AC type | AC type | ||
| Rated Residual Making & Breaking Capacity (IΔm) | 1/4Icu | 1/4Icu | ||
| Phase spacing (mm) | 30 | 35 | ||
| Arc distance (mm) | ≤50 | ≤50 | ||
| Operating ambient temp | -35 ℃ to +70℃ | -35℃ to +70℃ | ||
| Accessory | Auxiliary contacts | ● | ● | |
| Alarm contacts | ● | ● | ||
| Shunt Release | ● | ● | ||
| Under-Voltage Release | ● | ● | ||
| Motor Operating Mechanism | ● | ● | ||
| Manual Handle Assembly | ● | ● | ||
| Fixed Type Rear-Mounting Kit | ● | ● | ||
| Plug-in Type, Front-of-Panel | ● | ● | ||
| Plug-in Type, Rear-of-Panel | ● | ● | ||
| Mechanical Interlock | ● | ● | ||
| Instantaneous protection | Power distribution protection | In≤40A: 400A; In≥50A: 10In | 10In | |
| Electric motor protection | In≤40A: 400A; In≥50A: 12In | 12In | ||
| Overall dimensions (mm) (L-W-H) |
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3 P | 155-90-90 | 165-105-103 |
| 4 P | 155-120-90 | 165-140-103 | ||
Note:● for optional accessories;”-”for no optional accessories.
| Model number | CQM5L-400 | CQM5L-630 | ||
| Rated current of frame level Inm(A) | 400 | 630 | ||
| Rated current In(A),at 40℃ | 225, 250, 315, 350, 400 | 400, 500, 630 | ||
| Rated operating voltage Ue(V) | AC380/400/415V | AC380/400/415V | ||
| Rated insulation voltage Ui (V) | 1000 | 1000 | ||
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp(kV) | 8 | 8 | ||
| Mechanical life | 10000 | 10000 | ||
| Electrical life(AC415V) | 7000 | 7000 | ||
| Trip mechanisms and protection types | Thermal-magnetic trip | Thermal-magnetic trip | ||
| Selectivity category | A | A | ||
| Number of poles | 3P, 4P | 3P, 4P | ||
| Rated Ultimate Short-Circuit Breaking Capacity (Icu) (kA) | 70 | 70 | ||
| Rated Service Short-Circuit Breaking Capacity (Ics) (kA) | 70 | 70 | ||
| Rated Residual Operating Current (IΔn) | Time-delayed + Non-delayed | 100/300/500/1000 | 100/300/500/1000 | |
| Non-delayed only | / | / | ||
| Rated Residual Current Type | AC type | AC type | ||
| Rated Residual Making & Breaking Capacity (IΔm) | 1/4Icu | 1/4Icu | ||
| Phase spacing (mm) | 48 | 70 | ||
| Arc distance (mm) | ≤100 | ≤100 | ||
| Operating ambient temp | -35 ℃ to +70℃ | -35℃ to +70℃ | ||
| Accessory | Auxiliary contacts | ● | ● | |
| Alarm contacts | ● | ● | ||
| Shunt Release | ● | ● | ||
| Under-Voltage Release | ● | ● | ||
| Motor Operating Mechanism | ● | ● | ||
| Manual Handle Assembly | ● | ● | ||
| Fixed Type Rear-Mounting Kit | ● | ● | ||
| Plug-in Type, Front-of-Panel | ● | ● | ||
| Plug-in Type, Rear-of-Panel | ● | ● | ||
| Mechanical Interlock | ● | ● | ||
| Instantaneous protection | Power distribution protection | 10In | 10In | |
| Electric motor protection | 12In | 12In | ||
| Overall dimensions (mm) (L-W-H) |
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3 P | 257-150-104.5 | 280-210-112 |
| 4 P | 257-198-104.5 | 280-280-112 | ||
Note:● for optional accessories;”-”for no optional accessories.
Dimensions (mm)
CQM5L-125
Front Terminal Connection Dimensions (X-X, Y-Y denote center points for 3P breakers)

CQM5L-250
Front Terminal Connection Dimensions (X-X, Y-Y denote center points for 3P breakers)

CQM5L-400
Front Terminal Connection Dimensions (X-X, Y-Y denote center points for 3P breakers)

CQM5L-630
Front Terminal Connection Dimensions

Note: Undefined tolerances comply with grade GB/T 1804-80.
Why Choose CHAC
With 30+ years of manufacturing experience, 1100+ employees, 100M+ poles
annual capacity and 90% automated production, CHAC provides stable production capacity and strict
quality control for global OEM/ODM customers. Our in-house manufacturing system supports long-term
cooperation for electrical brands, importers and distributors.
30+
YEARS EXPERIENCE
Specialized in low-voltage electrical manufacturing
1100+
EMPLOYEES
Professional team ensures stable quality and delivery
100M+
POLES ANNUAL CAPACITY
Large-scale production capacity to meet global demand
90%
AUTOMATED PRODUCTION
Advanced automation for high efficiency and consistency

Automated Assembly Line

Testing Laboratory

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