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Schneider Electric C163MG125 — Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB)

Schneider Electric C163MG125 ComPacT NSX TM-G Trip Unit, 125

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Schneider Electric ComPacT NSX160, TM-G thermal-magnetic trip unit, 3 poles, 125 A rating, generator protection, EN/IEC 60947-2.

$87.30Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
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Specifications

C163MG125 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product rangeComPacT
Product range (series)ComPacT NSX100...250
Product/component typeTrip unit
Device applicationGenerator
C163MG125 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Poles configuration3P
Rated operational voltage (Ue)690 V AC 50/60 Hz
Network type (AC/DC)AC
Network frequency50/60 Hz
C163MG125 — Protection
ParameterValue
Trip unit technologyThermal-magnetic
Earth-leakage protectionWithout
C163MG125 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating ambient temperature-25...70 °C
Storage ambient temperature-50...85 °C
IP degree of protectionIP40 conforming to IEC 60529
Pollution degree3 conforming to IEC 60947-1
C163MG125 — Approvals
ParameterValue
StandardsEN/IEC 60947-2
C163MG125 — Specifications
ParameterValue
[Ir] long-time protection pick-up adjustment range0.7...1 x In
Trip unit protection functionsLI

Product details

The Schneider Electric C163MG125 is a TM-G thermal-magnetic trip unit for the ComPacT NSX160 molded-case circuit breaker frame, rated 125 A at 40 °C and built to EN/IEC 60947-2. It is a 3-pole (3D protected poles) unit designed specifically for generator protection — the TM-G curve accounts for the higher inrush and sustained overload profile typical of generator feeders, which a standard TM-D or TM-A trip might nuisance-trip on. Protection is LI (long-time and instantaneous): the thermal element handles overloads with an adjustable Ir pickup from 0.7 to 1.0 x In (87.5–125 A), and the fixed tr delay sits at 120–400 s at 1.5 x In. The magnetic element picks up at a fixed 440 A — that's about 3.5 x In, which is deliberately higher than a standard distribution breaker to ride through generator start-up transients without tripping.

This is a plug-in trip unit for the ComPacT NSX160 fixed-mount breaker — it swaps into the same cradle as other NSX160 trip units. The breaker itself is DIN-rail or screw-panel mounted; the trip unit adds no extra panel space. That covers most indoor industrial enclosures, including unheated warehouses. Class II shock protection means no earth connection is required on the trip unit itself.

Frequently asked questions

What is C163MG125's listed range and standards?

The C163MG125 is part of the Schneider Electric ComPacT NSX100...250 range and complies with EN/IEC 60947-2 for molded-case circuit breakers.

What is the C163MG125 used for?

It is a TM-G thermal-magnetic trip unit designed for generator protection in ComPacT NSX160 breakers, rated 125 A at 40 °C with a fixed instantaneous pickup of 440 A to handle generator inrush.

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C163MG125