The Schneider Electric C10N3TM040 is a ComPacT NSX100N molded-case circuit breaker with a 40 A thermal-magnetic TM-D trip unit, 3 poles protected (3P), and a toggle control. It's built for distribution applications and carries a 50 kA Icu breaking capacity at 415 V AC 50/60 Hz per IEC 60947-2 — enough to handle fault currents in most commercial and light industrial panelboards without cascading upstream.
The 40 A trip unit rating is at 40 °C ambient — typical for a panel interior. The thermal-magnetic TM-D gives L (overload) and I (short-circuit) protection, with magnetic pickup fixed by the trip curve. Breaking capacity steps down as voltage rises: 50 kA at 415 V, 36 kA at 500 V, 10 kA at 690 V AC. For a 480 V panel, the UL listing shows 50 kA Icu — that's the number to coordinate with downstream breakers.
Front connections top and bottom. IP40 finger protection, IK07 impact rating.
