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Schneider Electric A9Y71640 — Residual Current Breakers (RCCB/RCBO)

Schneider Electric A9Y71640 Acti9 Vigi iCG40 RCD, 40A 300mA

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Schneider Electric Acti9 Vigi iCG40, add-on residual current device, 40 A, 300 mA sensitivity, Type A, 1P+N, 230 V AC, DIN-rail clip-on, voltage-independent trip.

$319.09Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

A9Y71640 — Residual Current Protection
ParameterValue
Earth-leakage sensitivity (IΔn)300 mA
Earth-leakage protection class / typeType A
Earth-leakage trip time delayInstantaneous
Residual-current tripping technologyVoltage independent
Local signalling / indicationFault indication
A9Y71640 — Electrical Ratings
ParameterValue
Rated current (In)40 A
Rated operational voltage (Ue)230 V AC 50/60 Hz
Poles description1P + N
Neutral pole positionLeft
Network typeAC
Network frequency50/60 Hz
Rated insulation voltage (Ui)400 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to EN/IEC 61009-2-1
Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp)4 kV conforming to EN/IEC 61009-2-1
Device location in systemGroup incomer
Electrical durability10000 cycles
Mechanical durability (operating cycles)20000 cycles
A9Y71640 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product nameActi9 Vigi iCG40
Product / component typeAdd-on residual current device
Product range / familyActi9
Device short nameVigi iCG40
A9Y71640 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Mounting supportDIN rail
Mounting modeClip-on
Width in 9 mm modules2
Terminal connectionsTunnel type terminal top 1...16 mm² rigid Tunnel type terminal top 1...10 mm² flexible
Wire stripping length14 mm for top connection
Terminal tightening torque2 N.m top
Width36 mm
Height102.5 mm
Depth74 mm
A9Y71640 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating ambient temperature-25...60 °C
Storage ambient temperature-40...85 °C
IP degree of protectionIP20 conforming to IEC 60529 IP40 (modular enclosure) conforming to IEC 60529
Pollution degree3 conforming to EN/IEC 61009-2-1
Relative humidity95 % at 55 °C
Operating altitude2000 m
A9Y71640 — Approvals
ParameterValue
StandardsEN/IEC 61009-2-1

Product details

This is the group-incomer variant, meaning it's sized for the incoming feed to a sub-distribution board, not an individual final circuit. The 300 mA sensitivity is the key spec here: that's the standard threshold for fire-protection RCDs (not personnel protection, which is 30 mA). It's meant to detect insulation degradation and arcing faults before they escalate into a fire, while avoiding nuisance trips from normal leakage on a group of circuits. The Type A classification means it handles pulsating DC residual currents — common from switch-mode supplies, VFDs, and electronic loads — not just pure sinusoidal AC faults. The voltage-independent trip mechanism is a reliability feature: the RCD stores enough energy from the fault itself to open the contacts, so it still provides earth-leakage protection even if the neutral is lost or the supply voltage drops. That's a meaningful difference from electronically-triggered RCDs that need an auxiliary supply to trip.

Wire range is 1 to 16 mm² rigid or 1 to 10 mm² flexible, with a 14 mm strip length. The tunnel-type terminals accept standard panel-building wiring. IP20 on the terminals (finger-safe), IP40 on the modular enclosure — standard for distribution boards. That's the typical environment inside an industrial panel not sealed to IP54.

The Acti9 platform is Schneider's active residential and light-commercial DIN-rail range; the Vigi iCG40 is a standard catalog item.

IMQ quality mark. Rated insulation voltage 400 V AC, impulse withstand voltage 4 kV. Relative humidity 95% at 55 °C. Maximum operating altitude 2000 m.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 30 mA and 300 mA RCDs?

The 300 mA sensitivity on this A9Y71640 is for fire protection and equipment protection, not personnel protection. A 30 mA RCD is required for socket-outlet circuits to protect people from electric shock; a 300 mA device is installed upstream as a group incomer to detect insulation faults and prevent fires, while riding through normal leakage from multiple downstream circuits.

Where can I buy A9Y71640?

The A9Y71640 is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time.

What does Type A mean on this RCD?

Type A means the device trips on sinusoidal AC residual currents and pulsating DC residual currents up to 6 mA smooth DC superimposed. This covers most modern loads with rectifiers and switch-mode power supplies, unlike Type AC which only detects pure AC faults.

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A9Y71640