VN12 is a 3-pole switch body for TeSys Vario switch-disconnector from Schneider Electric for motor applications 4kW@400V AC-23. It requires an operating handle and extension shaft to form a complete unit for enclosure mounting. VN12 is a 3-pole switch body for TeSys Vario switch-disconnector from Schneider Electric. Rated 12A 690V, it is used in motor applications 4kW@400V AC-23. It requires an operating handle and extension shaft to form a main or emergency stop switch disconnector. Add-on modules (main pole, neutral pole, earthing module, auxiliary contacts) can complete the assembly. Available worldwide, it is multi-standards certified (IEC, UL, CSA, CCC, EAC, Marine). Vario 3-pole switch body for rotary switch disconnector assemblies. Rated for 690V AC operation, DC operation is permitted until 250V, performance depending on the number of contacts in series. Possible attachment of 2 add-on poles (1 on each side) , main (VZN12), neutral (VZN11), earthing (VZN14), auxiliary (VZN05, VZN06).

• Features
• Wide application and reliable performance in DC circuit
• It provides suitability and capability for up to 2 add-on modules
• Easy operation with several models of handles for option
• Multi standards certified

• Complementary Attributes
• Rated Operational Power In W : 3 kW 230...240 V AC-23A), 4 kW 400...415 V AC-23A), 3 kW 400...415 V AC-3)4 kW 500 V AC-3), 4 kW 690 V AC-3)1.5 kW 230...240 V AC-3)5.5 kW 500 V AC-23A), 7.5 kW 690 V AC-23A)
• Rated Conditional Short Circuit Current : 6 kA 400 V 12 A aM, 6 kA 400 V 12 A gG
• Icm Rated Short Circuit Making Capacity : 0.5 kA 400 V at Ipeak
• Icw Rated Short Time Withstand Current : 140 A 400 V 1 s
• Ie Rated Operational Current : 8.1 A AC-23)400 V
• Ue Rated Operational Voltage : 690 V AC 50/60 Hz
• Uimp Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage : 6 kV
• Important Information Attributes
• Persona Type Ids : EU, LC, OM, OM8, PB
• Persona Type Names : End User, Contractor, Original Equipment Manufacturer, OEM - Control Panelbuilder, Panel Builder
• Market Segmentation Id : COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL
• Market Segmentation : Commercial, Industrial
• Making Capacity : 120 A 400 V AC-21A, 120 A 400 V AC-22A, 120 A 400 V AC-23A
• Network Type : DC, AC
• Certificate Agency : UL, CSA, GL, UKCA
• Carbon Footprint Of The Distribution Phase A4 : 0.012990745472783224, 0 kg CO2 eq.
• Carbon Footprint Of The End Of Life Phase C1 To C4 : 0.2708503106346624, 0.3 kg CO2 eq.
• Carbon Footprint Of The Installation Phase A5 : 0 kg CO2 eq., 0.03333387170160615
• Carbon Footprint Of The Manufacturing Phase A1 To A3 : 0.7 kg CO2 eq., 0.6775729819100018
• Carbon Footprint Of The Use Phase B2 B3 B4 B6 : 5 kg CO2 eq., 4.986699999999999
• Local Data Status : Publishable
• Local Publishable Date : 2026-07-15
• Return Indicator : N
• Device Type : LV equipment - LV switch - disconnector
• Serviceability : No
• Traceability : No
• Weee Scope : In
• Weee Product Category : 5
• Scope Perimeter : At least in Europe
• Eoli Availability Display : No need of specific recycling operations
• Reach Full Compliance Status : Reference contains Substances of Very High Concern above the threshold
• Reach Full Compliance Status Id : CONTAINS_SVHC
• Reach Compliance Directive : Reference contains Substances of Very High Concern above the threshold
• Rohs Eur In Scope : Yes
• Rohs Eur Status : Compliant By Exemption
• Rohs Eur Conformity Date : 1936
• Rohs Eur Full Compliance Status : Compliant By Exemption
• China Rohs In Scope : No
• With Recycled Cardboard : Yes
• Without Single Use Plastic : Yes
• Product Contributes To Saved And Avoided Emissions : No
• Tier Id : 2
• Tier : 2
• Function Option Id : STANDARD
• Function Option : Standard
• Product Kit Identifier : N
• Compatibility Code : V
• Contacts Type And Composition : 3 NO
• Device Short Name : VN
• Electrical Durability : 30000 cycles DC-1...550000 cycles AC-21
• Fire Resistance : 960 °C IEC 60695-2-1
• Intermittent Duty Class : 30
• Mechanical Durability : 50000 cycles
• Mechanical Robustness : vibrations 10...150 Hz 5 gn) IEC 60068-2-6shocks 11 ms 15 gn) IEC 60068-2-27
• Mounting Support : symmetrical rail
• Network Frequency : 50/60 Hz
• Number Of Poles : 3P
• Performance Level : standard
• Product Availability : Non-Stock - Not normally stocked in distribution facility
• Product Name : TeSys VARIO
• Product Or Component Type : switch body
• Protective Treatment : TC
• Range : TeSys
• Returnability : No
• Software Version : v5.9.4
• Suitability For Isolation : yes
• Sustainable Packaging : Yes
• Tightening Torque : power circuit 7-7 N.m screw clamp terminals
• Total Lifecycle Carbon Footprint : 6 kg CO2 eq.
• Weee Label : The product must be disposed on European Union markets following specific waste collection and never end up in rubbish bins.
• Connections Terminals : power circuit screw clamp terminals 4-4 mm² solidpower circuit screw clamp terminals 4-4 mm² flexible - with cable end
• Rated Thermal Current : 10 A
• Database Version : 2022-01
• Data Source : extrapolated product
• Height Nominal : 46.5 mm
• Width Nominal : 56 mm
• Nbr. Of Units In Pkg. : 1
• Customs Code : 8536509065
• Ith Conventional Free Air Thermal Current : 12 A
• Ithe Conventional Enclosed Thermal Current : 10 A
• Halogen Free Status : Halogen free product
• Warranty In Months : 18
• Functional Unit Description : Turn off all or part of an installation by separating the installation or part of the installation of all electrical energy or earth, for safety reasons with a rated voltage 690V and rated current 20A ensuring isolation characterized by rated voltage 6KV. This function is provided for 20 years.
• Functional Unit Quantity : 1
• Functional Unit Unit : unit
• Reference Lifetime In Y : 20
• Energy Consumption On Product Lifetime In Kwh : 74.6352
• Recyclability Potential In % : 42
• Environment Attributes Main
• China Rohs Regulation : Product out of China RoHS scope , Product out of China RoHS scope. Substance declaration for your information.
• Ambient Air Temperature For Operation : -20-50 °C, -20-50 °C
• Take Back : No
• Halogene Performance : Halogen free product
• Recycled Metal Content At Cr Level : 0 %
• Mercury Free : Yes
• Carbon Footprint : 5.981447909719052
• Environmental Disclosure : ENVPEP2211017EN
• Eu Rohs Directive : Compliant By Exemption
• Halogen Content Performance : Halogen free product
• Ip Degree Of Protection : IP20 conforming to IEC 60529
• Packaging Made With Recycled Cardboard : Yes
• Packaging Without Single Use Plastic : Yes
• Reach Regulation : Reference contains Substances of Very High Concern above the threshold
• Pep Code : ENVPEP2211017EN
• Pep Verification Date : 2025-08-05
• Pcr Version : PEP-PCR-ed4-2021 09 06
• Psr Version : PSR-0005-ed2-2016 03 29
• Type Of Verification For The Pep : Independent internal review
• General Attributes
• Product Or Component Type : switch body
• ETIM
• ETIM 8 : EC000216
• ETIM 9 : EC000216
• ETIM 10 : EC000216
• Contractual Warranty Attributes
• Warranty Period : 18 months
• Warranty : 18 months
• Specifications
• Country of Origin : Czechia
• Weight : 110 g
• Depth : 62 mm