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The 1600 A AC-23A rating across the full voltage range (220 V to 690 V) means this switch handles motor loads — switching on and off motors, transformers, and other inductive loads — not just resistive heating. The 135 kA making capacity (Icm) at 690 V confirms it can close onto a bolted fault and survive — critical for coordination studies. ## Isolation and visibility This frame is certified for isolation (suitability for isolation Yes per IEC 60947-3). It carries a contact position indicator — green/red flag visible through the front cover — so a technician can verify the gap without opening the door. Note: there is no visible break window; the indicator is the on/off flag, not a gap you can see through. The C16BS3FM is an active, current-production part (Schneider lists it as Active). No end-of-life notice or last-time-buy is on record.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric C16BS3FM ComPacT NS1600b Switch Disconnec","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric C16BS3FM switch disconnector basic frame, ComPacT NS new generation, 1600A AC-23A, 690V, 3P, fixed, manually operated. Active production, sourced to order. 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The connection pitch between phases is 70 mm."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Schneider provide for C16BS3FM?","answer":"The C16BS3FM is designed and tested to IEC 60947-3. Its IP40 and IK07 ratings are certified per IEC 60529 and EN 50102 respectively. For RoHS, REACH, and UL documentation, refer to the Schneider Electric product page or request the declaration of conformity with your RFQ."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/C16BS3FM","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/C16BS3FM when reusing this data. 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