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ABB S281U-K15 — 1-Pole MCB (DIN Rail)

ABB S281U-K15 MCB, 1-Pole, 15A, Trip Curve K, UL489

MPNS281U-K15

ABB S280 series MCB, 1-pole, 15 A, Trip Curve K, UL 489, 240 VAC, DIN rail mount.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

S281U-K15 — Specifications
ParameterValue
Amps15
TypeTrip Curve K
Poles1
MountingDIN Rail

Product details

It carries UL 489 listing for branch-circuit protection at 240 VAC, so it is accepted in North American panel builds that require a listed MCB on the line side. The DIN-rail footprint matches standard enclosure mounting — no adapter plate needed.

What Trip Curve K means for your load

Curve K is a specialty trip characteristic that sits between B and C on the magnetic-trip threshold. It typically trips instantaneously at 8 to 12 times rated current (In). For a 15 A breaker, that means the magnetic trip fires between roughly 120 A and 180 A.

The 1-pole width (roughly 18 mm per pole) leaves room for adjacent breakers in a multi-pole assembly. Wire termination is screw-clamp; torque per the marking on the housing. The 240 VAC rating covers line-to-neutral or line-to-line single-phase circuits — common for control transformers, small motor branch circuits, or lighting panels within a UL 508A industrial control panel.

Frequently asked questions

What is S281U-K15's listed amps and trip curve?

The S281U-K15 is rated 15 A with a Trip Curve K characteristic, 1-pole, for 240 VAC circuits under UL 489.

Where can I buy S281U-K15?

This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm commitment.

Will S281U-K15 drop into a panel specified around S201MUC-K2 without rewiring?

Both are 1-pole DIN-rail MCBs with Trip Curve K, so the footprint and mounting are the same. However, the S201MUC-K2 is rated 2 A at 277 VAC / 250 VDC with a 6 kA interrupting rating, while the S281U-K15 is 15 A at 240 VAC. The physical swap is possible, but the current rating and voltage rating differ — verify the branch-circuit protection requirements before substituting.

MPN
S281U-K15