ABB OTP100B3M Enclosed Switch Disconnector
The OTP100B3M is a 3-pole enclosed switch disconnector rated at 80A, housed in a rigid glass-reinforced polycarbonate enclosure with IP65 protection. Built for both indoor and outdoor use, it offers reliable local isolation with a padlockable selector handle and defeatable interlocked cover, suited to the dust and heat conditions typical of UAE outdoor installations.
Key Features
- 3-pole switch disconnector rated 80A (AC-23A) with fixed neutral and PE terminal for 5-wire system installations
- IP65-rated glass-reinforced polycarbonate enclosure, UV protected, suitable for outdoor and indoor mounting
- Padlockable selector handle accommodating up to three padlocks, with defeatable interlocked cover for thermographic inspection
- Threaded cable entries with knock-out holes for 2 parallel cables plus one control cable, top and bottom
- Genuine ABB quality — impact-resistant housing rated IK08
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
ABB |
| Model |
OTP100B3M |
| Number of Poles |
3P |
| Rated Operational Current (Ie) AC-23A |
80A (380–415V) |
| Rated Operational Voltage |
750V (main circuit) |
| Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui) |
750V |
| Rated Operational Power AC-23A (400V) |
37kW |
| Rated Short-Circuit Making Capacity (Icm) |
3.6kA at 690V |
| Rated Short-Time Withstand Current (Icw) |
2.5kA for 1s |
| Degree of Protection |
IP65 (IEC 60529) |
| Impact Resistance |
IK08 |
| Enclosure Material |
Glass-reinforced polycarbonate |
| Handle Type |
Selector, padlockable (up to 3 padlocks), black |
| Neutral Type |
Fixed neutral |
| Cable Cross-Section |
10 – 70 mm² |
| Cable Entry Position |
Top/Bottom, 2xM50+M16 per side |
| Terminal Type |
Screw terminals |
| Tightening Torque |
6 N·m |
| Standards |
IEC 60947-1, IEC 60947-3 |
| Net Weight |
2.2 kg |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
200 x 400 x 140 mm |
| Note |
Product nearing end-of-life; ABB replacement model is OTP80GB3M |
Applications
- Local isolation for HVAC units, pumps, and outdoor machinery in commercial and industrial sites
- Main isolation switch for external distribution boards exposed to UAE outdoor conditions
- Safe isolation point for maintenance on rooftop and plant room equipment
- Feeder isolation in FM-managed facilities requiring IP65-rated enclosures
FAQ
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Is this an MCB or an isolator?
It's an isolator (switch-disconnector), not an MCB. It has no overload or short-circuit protection — it only provides a manual on/off disconnect, and should be paired with separate MCBs or RCCBs for circuit protection.
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Where should this isolator be installed?
Typically as the main incoming switch or a local isolation point ahead of the MCBs/RCCBs in a distribution board, so the whole board (or a section of it) can be isolated for maintenance without needing to trip individual breakers.
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Can I install this myself?
No. This is trade-only distribution board equipment and must be installed and connected by a licensed electrician in accordance with local wiring regulations.
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Can this isolator be used to switch a live circuit under load?
Isolators rated for on-load switching can do this within their utilisation category, but check the specific AC rating in the Technical Specifications table — an isolator is not a protective device and should not substitute for a circuit breaker.