Trip Curve K means the magnetic trip operates between 8 and 12 times rated current, which is narrower than Curve C (5–10×) but wider than Curve D (10–20×). For an 80 A breaker, that puts instantaneous magnetic trip between 640 A and 960 A — a good match for inductive loads like transformers or solenoid banks where inrush can briefly hit 8–10× but shouldn't nuisance-trip on a C-curve. The 50 kA interrupting rating at 400/690 VAC tells you this breaker can safely clear a fault up to 50,000 A without welding contacts or rupturing the case — essential for high-fault-capacity panels near large transformers. Three poles let it switch all three phases simultaneously, which matters for any 3-phase load that must not single-phase on a fault.
The 3-pole width is 3 module spaces (about 54 mm on most DIN-rail enclosures). For a panel fill calculation, count 3 TE (terminal units) per breaker.
