Trip unit for generator duty
The Schneider Electric C164MG160 is a TM160G thermal-magnetic trip unit for the ComPacT NSX160/250 range, rated 160 A at 40 °C, 4 poles with neutral protected (4D), and designed specifically for generator applications. It provides LI protection — long-time overload (thermal) adjustable from 0.7 to 1 x In, and fixed instantaneous short-circuit pickup at 440 A.
The fixed instantaneous trip at 440 A (2.75 x In) means it clears hard faults fast, which helps with selectivity coordination downstream. The 4D neutral protection (1 x Ir) means the neutral pole is fully rated and monitored, essential for generator paralleling where neutral currents can be significant.
