45kW Frame 3
⚡ TeSys Deca Frame 3
TeSys Deca Frame 3 covers Schneider Electric’s medium‑to‑high‑power motor control and protection range, typically up to 80 A, using GV3/GV4 motor circuit breakers and LC1D contactors in the 40–80 A class.
Frame 3 is the workhorse tier for motors in the 30–45 kW range and is prominently used with ATS130 soft starters, as shown in your uploaded ATS130 catalogue.
Your document confirms:
“ TeSys Deca frame 3 and frame 4 thermal‑magnetic circuit breakers… provide short‑circuit and motor overload protections. ”
Frame 3 is the standard choice for ATS130 sizes up to 80 A.
🔧 Key Points (Short & Clear)
- Up to 80 A motor control — ideal for 30–45 kW motors.
- Thermal‑magnetic protection — overload + short‑circuit in one device.
- Medium‑power switching — LC1D40…LC1D80 contactors.
- Modular accessories — auxiliaries, shunt trips, alarm contacts.
- Perfect ATS130 coordination — tested combinations for Type 1/Type 2 protection.
- EverLink terminals — vibration‑proof tightening on GV3/GV4.
- Global certifications — IEC, UL, CSA.
🧩 Typical Components in TeSys Deca Frame 3
GV3P / GV4PB Motor Circuit Breakers
- Up to 80 A(GV3) and beyond (GV4)
- Adjustable thermal setting
- High short‑circuit breaking capacity
- Trip indication + accessory options
LC1D40…LC1D80 Contactors
- 40–80 A AC‑3
- High electrical endurance
- Snap‑on auxiliaries and overload relays
Together, they form a robust, medium‑power motor‑starter block.
🏭 Typical Applications
- Pumps & fans
- Compressors
- Conveyors
- Industrial automation panels
- Soft‑starter assemblies — ATS130 + GV3/GV4 + LC1D
⭐ One‑line summary
TeSys Deca Frame 3 (up to 80 A) delivers robust, reliable motor protection and switching for 30–45 kW motors, fully coordinated with ATS130 soft starters.




