It clips onto DIN rail and is built for distribution panels — the thermal-magnetic trip unit handles overloads and short-circuits in a single module width (18 mm). Breaking capacity is 6 kA Icn at 230 V AC per EN/IEC 60898-1, and 10 kA Icu at 230–240 V AC per IEC 60947-2. That dual rating means it qualifies for both residential (60898-1) and industrial (60947-2) applications — useful when a panel must meet both standards without swapping breakers.
At 16 A, this breaker suits branch circuits feeding a mix of resistive and light inductive loads up to roughly 3.5 kW on a 230 V line. Overvoltage category IV qualifies it for the service entrance or main distribution board, not just sub-panels. Tropicalisation level 2 per IEC 60068-1 means the breaker is treated against humidity and fungal growth — relevant for installations in coastal or high-humidity zones where standard breakers may corrode internally.
For volume purchases or BOM freeze, the part is specified into the panel design with full traceability to the Schneider ProDis family. The dual-standard certification (EN/IEC 60898-1 and 60947-2) simplifies compliance documentation across projects.
Neutral is on the left (fixed position). IP20 finger-safe protection (IEC 60529) is standard for enclosed panels. The toggle control gives clear ON/OFF indication. Earth-leakage protection requires a separate block — not built in.