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The BE-SRPE60A60 is BRAH Electric’s replacement for the General Electric SRPE60A60 rating plug. It is a 60A plug for GE Spectra Series molded case circuit breakers that have a 60A sensor and a Spectra RMS trip unit, and it sets the breaker’s ampere rating at 60A. The catalogue lists it for four breaker frame types: SEDA, SEHA, SELA, SEPA.
Compatibility for this part comes down to those three items: frame type, sensor rating and trip unit. If all three match the breaker, the plug is the right one. If any one differs, a different plug is needed, and the tables below show where to look.
BE-SRPE60A60 at a glance
- Replaces: General Electric SRPE60A60, which the catalogue marks as obsolete.
- Plug rating: 60A, the highest rating listed for the 60A sensor.
- Fits: Spectra Series breakers with catalogue numbers beginning SEDA, SEHA, SELA, SEPA.
- Trip unit: Spectra RMS.
- Lower ratings on the same sensor: 35A, 40A, 45A and 50A.
- Category: circuit breaker rating plugs.
What a rating plug does in a Spectra breaker
An electronic trip breaker does not have its rating built into a thermal element. It reads the current through sensors and lets a trip unit decide when to open. The rating plug is the part that tells the trip unit what the breaker’s ampere rating is. It is removable, so one breaker frame can be set to several ratings by fitting different plugs.
The rating can never be higher than the sensor in the breaker. With a 60A sensor, 60A is the ceiling, and the SRPE60A60 sets the breaker to that ceiling. The catalogue part numbers follow this: the figure before the letter A matches the sensor rating in the description, and the figure after it matches the plug rating. SRPE60A60 is a 60A plug on a 60A sensor. SRPE60A40 is a 40A plug on the same sensor.
A breaker of this kind should not be put into service with the plug missing or with a plug meant for another sensor. The plug is part of the protection, not a label.
The 60A sensor group: SRPE60A35 to SRPE60A60
Five BRAH plugs are listed for the 60A sensor. They are the parts to choose between when the breaker has a 60A sensor and only the rating is in question.
| BRAH part | Replaces GE | Plug rating | Sensor rating (catalogue) | Breaker frame types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE-SRPE60A35 | SRPE60A35 | 35A | 60A | SEDA, SEHA, SELA, SEPA |
| BE-SRPE60A40 | SRPE60A40 | 40A | 60A | SEDA, SEHA, SELA, SEPA |
| BE-SRPE60A45 | SRPE60A45 | 45A | 60A | SEDA, SEHA, SELA, SEPA |
| BE-SRPE60A50 | SRPE60A50 | 50A | 60A | SEDA, SEHA, SELA, SEPA |
| BE-SRPE60A60 | SRPE60A60 | 60A | 60A | SEDA, SEHA, SELA, SEPA |
The sensor rating shown is the value the catalogue records as the maximum frame amperage for the plug. Choose the BE-SRPE60A60 when the circuit is designed for a 60A breaker. If the drawings call for 50A or less on the same breaker, one of the lower plugs in the table is the correct part.
Where the SRPE60A60 sits in the SRPE series
SRPE plugs in the catalogue run from 7A to 150A across five sensor ratings, all listed for the same four frame types. A plug only suits the sensor rating it was made for, so a 60A-sensor breaker takes plugs from the 60A row and no other.
| Sensor rating in the description | BRAH SRPE plug ratings (each links to the part) |
|---|---|
| 7A | 7A |
| 30A | 15A, 20A, 25A, 30A |
| 60A | 35A, 40A, 45A, 50A, 60A |
| 100A | 70A, 80A, 90A, 100A |
| 150A | 110A, 125A, 150A |
The next group up is the 100A sensor, where the top rating is the BE-SRPE100A100. That part has its own guide: the BE-SRPE100A100 substitute for the GE SRPE100A100. For anything not in the table, call (855) 355-2724 with the part number.
Checking compatibility before you order
Take these readings from the breaker itself, not from memory or from the panel schedule alone.
- Frame type. The breaker catalogue number should begin with SEDA, SEHA, SELA or SEPA. Other Spectra frames use other plug series.
- Sensor rating. The breaker should have a 60A sensor. A breaker in the same frame with a 30A or 100A sensor needs a plug from that group.
- Trip unit. Spectra RMS.
- Installed plug. If the old plug is still there, its label should read SRPE60A60.
- Circuit rating. The conductors and the load should suit a 60A breaker. Check the one-line diagram or panel schedule.
Protection of conductors by a breaker of the right rating is an installation code matter. In the United States that is the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. If the 60A plug is replacing a plug of a different rating, have the change reviewed first.
Fitting the BE-SRPE60A60
The steps are short, but the order matters.
- Open the breaker, de-energize the circuit and lock it out.
- Remove the old or damaged plug from the trip unit and keep it for comparison.
- Check the new plug against the old one: same series, same two numbers.
- Check the pins and the opening in the trip unit for damage or dirt.
- Press the new plug in squarely until it is fully seated. It should not need force.
- Carry out the checks your site requires before the breaker goes back into service.
This guide does not cover the adjustments on the trip unit. Set those from the GE instructions for the breaker and your coordination study.
Safety
Work on a breaker or its trip unit with the circuit de-energized. Follow your lockout/tagout procedure, verify the absence of voltage, and have the work done by qualified personnel. The lockout/tagout rule in the United States is OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147.
Ordering and support
The BE-SRPE60A60 product page shows photos and a datasheet. BRAH Electric designs its replacement parts in-house, tests them at its Carlsbad, California facility, and covers rating plugs with a 2-year warranty from the date of invoice. BRAH is an aftermarket manufacturer and not an authorized General Electric distributor. Orders for in-stock parts placed before 3:00 PM Pacific ship the same business day.
BE-SRPE60A60 FAQs
What does the BE-SRPE60A60 rating plug do?
It sets the ampere rating of a GE Spectra RMS breaker with a 60A sensor to 60A. It is a direct replacement for the GE SRPE60A60.
Can I use this plug in any breaker?
No. The catalogue lists it for SEDA, SEHA, SELA and SEPA frames with a 60A sensor and a Spectra RMS trip unit. Confirm all three on the breaker.
What happens if the wrong rating plug is installed?
The breaker rating will not match the circuit. Too low a rating causes unwanted trips. Too high a rating can leave conductors and equipment without the protection they were designed to have.
What if I need less than 60A on the same breaker?
Use a lower plug from the 60A sensor group: BE-SRPE60A35, BE-SRPE60A40, BE-SRPE60A45 or BE-SRPE60A50.
Is replacing the rating plug better than replacing the breaker?
When the breaker is in good condition and only the plug is missing or damaged, replacing the plug is the smaller job. It leaves the breaker, its mounting and its wiring in place.
Where can I buy the BE-SRPE60A60?
From BRAH Electric, online or by phone on (855) 355-2724, Monday to Friday, 6AM to 5PM Pacific.
References
- UL 489, Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case Switches and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures.
- NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147, The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).