The K curve means it trips between 8 and 12 times rated current, designed for inductive loads like motor circuits, transformers, and solenoid valves where inrush current is higher than a resistive load but lower than a pure motor-start.
Breaking capacity — what the two numbers mean
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icn is 10 kA per IEC 60898 — that's the service breaking capacity for general distribution. For a 4 A K-curve MCB, that's a wide safety margin in a panel fed by a transformer with moderate fault current.
IP20 finger-safe on the front face; IP40 inside the enclosure once installed. The 35 mm width per pole means a 2-pole unit takes 70 mm of DIN rail space. Depth of 69 mm and height of 88 mm fit standard distribution boards without crowding the gland plate.
