GE Industrial Solutions EntelliGuard G Carriage Position Switch Kit User Manual
Entelliguard, G circuit breaker accessories, Carriage position switch kit
Introduction 
Carriage Position Switch Kit: 
Carriage position switch indicates the breaker 
status whether it is in the Disconnect, Test or 
Connected positions of a draw out circuit breaker. 
The Carriage Position Switch comes in two 
options: one switch or two switches per position. 
 
 
 
Electrical characteristics Carriage Position 
Switch Contacts 
Table 1. Ratings.
AC Ratings
DC Ratings
Voltage Amps Voltage Amps
120V 10A 125V 0.5A 
250V 10A 250V 0.25A 
Contacts are Power Rated
Table2. Cat No. 
GCPS1R 
1 NO/1 NC per position
GCPS2R
2 NO/2 NC per position
 
The Switches are “change over switches” with NO, 
NC & Com terminals. (Form C Contact).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEH-41403 Installation Instructions
 
 
 
EntelliGuard
®
G Circuit Breaker
Accessories 
 
 
 
 
Carriage Position Switch Kit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WARNING: Before installing any accessories, turn the 
breaker OFF, disconnect it from all voltage sources, 
and discharge the closing spings.
AVERTISSEMENT: Avant d’installer tout accessoire, 
mettre le disjoncteur en position OFF, le déconnecter 
de toute tension d’alimentation , et décharger les 
resorts d’armement
 
Use the following procedure to install the Position 
Switch Kit accessory into the circuit breaker. 
 
1. Verify that the rating and the catalogue on the 
Position Switch Kit identification plate matches 
the voltage rating required for the application, 
as listed in Table 1
 
2. Before installing ensure the main power 
sources are disconnected and no power to the
breaker main terminals
 
3. Rack out and remove the Breaker from 
Cassette if it is installed
4. Insert the carriage position switch wires from
the opening from the inside of the cassette 
and pull out as shown in Fig. 1 
Figure 1. Wire insertion.
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