{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"A9TAB1640","brand":"Schneider Electric","brandSlug":"schneider","productSlug":"A9TAB1640","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/A9TAB1640","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/A9TAB1640","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Schneider Electric Acti9 ARC iC40, arc fault detection add-on block, 1P+N, 40 A, 230 V AC, DIN rail, IP20.","salesMarkdown":"## Arc fault detection add-on block, 40 A, 1P+N The Schneider Electric A9TAB1640 is an arc fault detection add-on block from the Acti9 ARC iC40 range, rated 40 A and configured 1P+N. It clips onto the DIN rail alongside a compatible MCB, extending that breaker with series arc fault protection per EN/IEC 62606. The 40 A rating matches the thermal capacity of the downstream circuit — sized for a 40 A outgoing feeder in a final distribution board. Network frequency is 50 Hz; operational voltage 230 V AC. The 1P+N configuration means it switches the line conductor and monitors the neutral; neutral position is left, so it mates with the corresponding pole on the host MCB. Threshold tripping voltage is 275 V ±5 V — the block triggers arc detection when the line-to-neutral voltage crosses that window, which is the standard threshold for a 230 V nominal system. Mechanical durability is 20 000 cycles; electrical durability 10 000 cycles at 230 V AC under IEC 62606. For a protective device that is rarely cycled manually, those figures are comfortably above the service life of the panel. The block occupies 2 x 9 mm pitches (18 mm) of rail width. Electrical connection to the host MCB is by screws (tunnel terminals accept 1–10 mm² flexible or 1–16 mm² rigid copper). Neutral position left means it attaches to the right side of a single-pole MCB — verify orientation before clipping on. Rated for indoor use in pollution degree 2 environments (non-conductive dust, occasional condensation). Operating temperature range –25 to 40 °C; storage –40 to 80 °C. Tropicalisation severity B per IEC 60068-2-30 for 28 days — the block withstands 28 cycles of damp heat at 95 % relative humidity and 55 °C. IMQ quality label applied. Colour is white RAL 9003, standard for European consumer units and small distribution boards.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric A9TAB1640 Acti9 ARC iC40, 1P+N, 40A, Arc","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric A9TAB1640 arc fault detection add-on block, 40 A, 1P+N, DIN rail mount, EN/IEC 62606. Current lifecycle stage. Quoted to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["1-Pole MCB (DIN Rail)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"73 mm","Width":"36 mm","Colour":"White (RAL 9003)","Height":"91 mm","Standards":"EN/IEC 62606","9 Mm Pitches":"2","Network type":"AC","Product name":"Acti9 ARC iC40","Mounting mode":"Clip-on","Quality labels":"IMQ","Tropicalisation":"Severity B conforming to IEC 60068-2-30 for 28 d","lifecycle_stage":"current","Local signalling":"ON, OFF, fault trip LED arc fault diagnostic","Mounting support":"DIN rail","Neutral position":"Left","Pollution degree":"2 conforming to IEC 62606","Range of product":"Acti9","Device short name":"iC40 ARC","Network frequency":"50 Hz","Poles description":"1P + N","Relative humidity":"95 % at 55 °C","Tightening torque":"2 N.m","[In] rated current":"40 A","Overvoltage category":"III","Electrical durability":"10000 cycles 230 V AC conforming to IEC 62606","Mechanical durability":"20000 cycles","Wire stripping length":"14 mm","Connections - terminals":"Tunnel type terminal1...10 mm² flexible Tunnel type terminal1...16 mm² rigid","IP degree of protection":"IP20","Device location in system":"Outgoer","Electrical data recording":"Date and time Maintenance indicators","Product or component type":"Arc fault detection add-on block","Threshold tripping voltage":"275 V for +/- 5 V","Electrical connection to mcb":"By screws","[Ui] rated insulation voltage":"250 V AC 50 Hz","[Ue] rated operational voltage":"230 V AC 50 Hz conforming to IEC 62606","Ambient air temperature for storage":"-40...80 °C","Ambient air temperature for operation":"-25...40 °C","[Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage":"4 kV conforming to IEC 62606"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$256.82","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/nl/en/product/A9TAB1640/arc-fault-detection-addon-block-acti9-arc-ic40-1p+n-40a/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/A9TAB1640/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy A9TAB1640 and how do I get a price?","answer":"The A9TAB1640 is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Submit a request for a firm price and availability quote."},{"question":"What is the closest pin-compatible alternative to A9TAB1640 in this component family?","answer":"The A9TAB1640 is the 40 A, 1P+N variant in the Acti9 ARC iC40 family. Other current ratings (16 A, 25 A, 32 A, 63 A) share the same form factor and DIN-rail clip-on mount, but the 40 A version is the correct match for a 40 A outgoing circuit."},{"question":"What is A9TAB1640's listed depth (73 mm) on this component line?","answer":"The A9TAB1640 has a depth of 73 mm, width of 36 mm (2 x 9 mm pitches), and height of 91 mm."},{"question":"What is A9TAB1640's listed width (36 mm) on this component line?","answer":"The A9TAB1640 has a width of 36 mm, which corresponds to 2 x 9 mm pitches on a DIN rail."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does this brand provide for A9TAB1640 (RoHS, REACH, UL, IEC)?","answer":"The A9TAB1640 is designed to EN/IEC 62606 and carries the IMQ quality label. It is rated for pollution degree 2 and overvoltage category III. For RoHS, REACH, and UL documentation, refer to the manufacturer's compliance declarations available via the product support portal."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/A9TAB1640","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/schneider/A9TAB1640 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","indexable":true}}