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Schneider Electric C16F4TM125C — Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB)

Schneider Electric C16F4TM125C ComPacT NSX160F, 125 A, 36 kA

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Schneider Electric ComPacT NSX160F, C16F4TM125C, 4-pole thermal-magnetic circuit breaker, 125 A rated current, 36 kA Icu at 415 V AC, backplate mount.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

C16F4TM125C — Identification
ParameterValue
Product nameComPacT NSX
Product rangeComPacT
Product/component typeCircuit breaker
Device applicationDistribution
C16F4TM125C — Ratings
ParameterValue
Rated current (In)125 A at 50 °C
Poles configuration4P
Breaking capacity85 kA Icu at 220/240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 36 kA Icu at 380/415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 35 kA Icu at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 30 kA Icu at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 22 kA Icu at 525 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 8 kA Icu at 660/690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2
Rated service breaking capacity (Ics)85 kA at 220/240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 36 kA at 380/415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 35 kA at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 30 kA at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 22 kA at 525 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 8 kA at 660/690 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
C16F4TM125C — 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
C16F4TM125C — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Mounting supportBackplate
Control typeToggle
C16F4TM125C — 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 %
C16F4TM125C — Approvals
ParameterValue
StandardsEN/IEC 60947-2
C16F4TM125C — Specifications
ParameterValue
[Ir] long-time protection pick-up adjustment range0.7...1 x In
Trip unit protection functionsLI

Product details

Four poles, rated for AC distribution networks at 50/60 Hz. At 220/240 V it delivers the full 85 kA Icu, so for a 415 V service the 36 kA is the number to coordinate against upstream gear. The TM-D trip combines a thermal bimetal for overload protection (L) and a magnetic coil for short-circuit protection (I). Fixed magnetic pickup, no adjustment — set it and forget it. Rated 125 A at 50 °C ambient; if the panel runs hotter, expect to derate per the manufacturer's curve.

Breaking capacity — the number that decides selectivity

Breaking capacity steps across the voltage range: 85 kA at 240 V, 36 kA at 415 V, 30 kA at 500 V, 22 kA at 525 V, 8 kA at 690 V. That's enough for most transformer-fed panels downstream of a 1 MVA unit.

The 4-pole configuration puts the neutral on the left. IP40 finger-safe front; IK07 impact rating means it shrugs off a toolbox knock. Pollution degree 3 (conductive pollution expected), overvoltage category III — standard for fixed-installation distribution boards.

Mechanical endurance: 40,000 operations. Electrical endurance depends on the load: 40,000 cycles at 440 V at half rated current, 20,000 at full rated current. At 690 V it halves again — 15,000 at half load, 7,500 at full load. That's a lot of cycles for a distribution breaker; most panel breakers see fewer than a few hundred operations in their lifetime. The electrical endurance figures matter if this breaker is used for frequent ON/OFF switching rather than pure fault protection.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy C16F4TM125C and how do I get a price?

Sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time.

What is C16F4TM125C's breaking capacity at 415 V?

36 kA Icu at 380/415 V AC 50/60 Hz per IEC 60947-2. That's the F breaking-capacity tier of the NSX160 frame.

What compliance documentation does Schneider provide for C16F4TM125C?

The breaker is designed and tested to EN/IEC 60947-2. It carries suitability for isolation marking per that standard. For specific RoHS/REACH/UL declarations, refer to the manufacturer's compliance documentation package available on request.

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C16F4TM125C