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Schneider Electric C16B3TM160C — Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB)

C16B3TM160C ComPacT NSX160B, 160A 3P TM-D, 40kA 240V

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Schneider Electric ComPacT NSX160B, C16B3TM160C, 3-pole 160 A thermal-magnetic circuit breaker, 40 kA Icu at 240 V AC, IP40, backplate mount.

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Specifications

C16B3TM160C — Identification
ParameterValue
Product nameComPacT NSX
Product rangeComPacT
Product/component typeCircuit breaker
Device applicationDistribution
C16B3TM160C — Ratings
ParameterValue
Rated current (In)160 A at 50 °C
Poles configuration3P
Breaking capacity40 kA Icu at 220/240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 25 kA Icu at 380/415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 20 kA Icu at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 15 kA Icu at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2
Rated service breaking capacity (Ics)40 kA at 220/240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 25 kA at 380/415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 20 kA at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 15 kA at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2
Rated operational voltage (Ue)690 V AC 50/60 Hz
Rated insulation voltage (Ui)800 V AC 50/60 Hz
Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp)8 kV
Network type (AC/DC)AC
Network frequency50/60 Hz
Utilisation categoryCategory A
Overvoltage categoryIII
C16B3TM160C — Protection
ParameterValue
Trip unit technologyThermal-magnetic
Earth-leakage protectionWithout
Suitability for isolationYes conforming to EN/IEC 60947-2
Electrical durability (cycles)40000 cycles at 440 V In/2 20000 cycles at 440 V In 15000 cycles at 690 V In/2 7500 cycles at 690 V In
Mechanical durability (cycles)40000 cycles
C16B3TM160C — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Mounting supportBackplate
Control typeToggle
C16B3TM160C — 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 60664-1
Relative humidity0...95 %
C16B3TM160C — Approvals
ParameterValue
StandardsEN/IEC 60947-2
C16B3TM160C — Specifications
ParameterValue
[Ir] long-time protection pick-up adjustment range0.7...1 x In
Trip unit protection functionsLI

Product details

The C16B3TM160C is a 3-pole ComPacT NSX160B molded-case circuit breaker from Schneider Electric, carrying a 160 A thermal-magnetic trip unit (TM-D) rated at 50 °C. This is a current-production part. If you're filling a BOM line or replacing a failed unit in an existing NSX160B panel, this is the direct drop-in.

Breaking capacity and what it means for your line

The Icu ratings are 40 kA at 240 V, 25 kA at 415 V, 20 kA at 440 V, and 15 kA at 500 V.

Mounting and environment

The 105 mm width, 161 mm height, and 86 mm depth fit the standard NSX160B cutout — no panel rework needed if you're swapping into an existing ComPacT lineup.

Electrical durability and isolation

Rated for 40,000 mechanical cycles and 20,000 electrical cycles at full rated current (440 V In). That's a solid service life for a distribution breaker — you're not replacing it every couple of years in normal duty. It's also certified as a disconnecting (isolating) switch per EN/IEC 60947-2, so you can use it as the main disconnect in a panel without a separate isolator.

Frequently asked questions

What is the breaking capacity of C16B3TM160C at 415 V?

25 kA Icu at 380/415 V AC 50/60 Hz per IEC 60947-2. That's the standard breaking capacity for the NSX160B frame.

What compliance documentation does C16B3TM160C carry?

It is certified to EN/IEC 60947-2 for low-voltage switchgear, carries IP40 per IEC 60529, IK07 impact protection per IEC 62262, and is suitable for isolation per the same standard. Pollution degree 3 per IEC 60664-1.

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