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Schneider Electric C16F4TM160C — Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB)

Schneider C16F4TM160C ComPacT NSX160F MCCB, 160 A, 36 kA

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Schneider Electric ComPacT NSX160F, 160 A, 4P, thermal-magnetic TM-D trip unit, 36 kA Icu at 415 V AC, toggle control, IP40.

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

Specifications

C16F4TM160C — Identification
ParameterValue
Product nameComPacT NSX
Product rangeComPacT
Product/component typeCircuit breaker
Device applicationDistribution
C16F4TM160C — Ratings
ParameterValue
Rated current (In)160 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
C16F4TM160C — 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
C16F4TM160C — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Mounting supportBackplate
Control typeToggle
C16F4TM160C — 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 %
C16F4TM160C — Approvals
ParameterValue
StandardsEN/IEC 60947-2
C16F4TM160C — Specifications
ParameterValue
[Ir] long-time protection pick-up adjustment range0.7...1 x In
Trip unit protection functionsLI

Product details

The TM-D trip provides L (thermal overload) and I (magnetic short-circuit) protection in one block; no earth-leakage module is fitted on this variant. Breaking capacity is the headline number for a distribution breaker: 36 kA Icu at 380/415 V AC 50/60 Hz per IEC 60947-2. At 220/240 V it jumps to 85 kA Icu; at 690 V it drops to 8 kA Icu. The utilisation category is A (not intended for frequent switching of motor loads — this is a distribution breaker, not a motor-circuit protector). The 4-pole version (4P) has the neutral on the left with 1 x Ir neutral protection setting. Front-front connection — both line and load terminations are on the front face, which simplifies busbar routing in a panel but means you need clearance in front for cable entry.

Mechanical durability is 40,000 cycles — that's the number of open-close operations the mechanism is rated for before wear-out. Electrical durability depends on the load: 40,000 cycles at 440 V at half rated current (In/2), 20,000 cycles at full 440 V In, and 7,500 cycles at 690 V In. For a distribution breaker that sees infrequent switching (maybe a few operations per day), these numbers are more than adequate. If your application cycles the breaker hourly, you'd want to check the electrical endurance curve against your actual load current.

Dimensions: 161 mm height, 140 mm width, 86 mm depth. Connection pitch is 35 mm. Operating altitude is 0–2000 m without derating. Relative humidity range is 0–95% non-condensing.

Frequently asked questions

What is C16F4TM160C's breaking capacity at 415 V?

The C16F4TM160C has a breaking capacity of 36 kA Icu at 380/415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2.

What compliance documentation does this brand provide for C16F4TM160C?

The breaker is certified to EN/IEC 60947-2, pollution degree 3 per IEC 60664-1, overvoltage category III, and carries IP40 / IK07 enclosure ratings. Suitability for isolation is confirmed per EN/IEC 60947-2. RoHS and REACH declarations are typically available from Schneider for current-production ComPacT parts.

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C16F4TM160C