Product Identification and Key Ratings
The Schneider Electric C16F32D100 is a ComPacT NSX160F circuit breaker, part of the ComPacT NSX range, fitted with a MicroLogic 2.2 electronic trip unit rated at 100 A at 40 °C. This 3-pole (3P) device is designed for distribution applications and complies with EN/IEC 60947-2. Its breaking capacity is rated at 85 kA Icu at 220/240 V AC and 36 kA Icu at 380/415 V AC, per IEC 60947-2, with a breaking capacity code of F (36 kA at 415 V AC).
Protection and Selectivity
The MicroLogic 2.2 electronic trip unit includes thermal memory with a 20-minute retention before and after tripping, which prevents nuisance reclosing on a hot conductor. For coordination studies, the device is utilization category A, meaning it is not specifically intended for selectivity under short-circuit conditions with other breakers in series — this is a standard distinction for molded-case circuit breakers.
The front-facing connection terminals (upside and downside) accept a 35 mm connection pitch, and the overall dimensions are 161 mm height, 105 mm width, and 86 mm depth. The enclosure is rated IP40 (finger protection) and IK07 (impact resistance), suitable for installation in a clean, dry electrical panel.
Environmental and Operational Limits
Relative humidity range is 0 to 95 %. Mechanical durability is rated at 40,000 cycles; electrical durability varies with voltage and load: 40,000 cycles at 440 V at half rated current (In/2), 20,000 cycles at 440 V at full In, and 7,500 cycles at 690 V at full In.
