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Schneider Electric C16H3TM160 — Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB)

Schneider Electric C16H3TM160 ComPacT NSX160H, 160A 3P, 70kA

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Schneider Electric ComPacT NSX, NSX160H, circuit breaker, 160 A, 3P, thermal-magnetic TM-D trip unit, 70 kA Icu at 415 V AC, toggle control.

$355.29Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

C16H3TM160 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product nameComPacT NSX
Product rangeComPacT
Product/component typeCircuit breaker
Device applicationDistribution
C16H3TM160 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Rated current (In)160 A at 40 °C
Poles configuration3P
Breaking capacity100 kA Icu at 220/240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 70 kA Icu at 380/415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 65 kA Icu at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 kA Icu at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 35 kA Icu at 525 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 10 kA Icu at 660/690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 85 kA Icu at 240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to UL 60947-4-1 65 kA Icu at 480 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to UL 60947-4-1 10 kA Icu at 600 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to UL 60947-4-1
Rated service breaking capacity (Ics)100 kA at 220/240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 70 kA at 380/415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 65 kA at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 kA at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 35 kA at 525 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 10 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
C16H3TM160 — 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
C16H3TM160 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Mounting supportBackplate
Control typeToggle
C16H3TM160 — 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 %
C16H3TM160 — Approvals
ParameterValue
StandardsEN/IEC 60947-2
C16H3TM160 — Specifications
ParameterValue
[Ir] long-time protection pick-up adjustment range0.7...1 x In
Trip unit protection functionsLI

Product details

Its breaking capacity hits 70 kA Icu at 380/415 V AC 50/60 Hz per IEC 60947-2, which means it can safely interrupt fault currents up to that level on a 400 V distribution bus without upstream cascading. The 3D protected poles description confirms all three poles are monitored.

The 105 mm width, 161 mm height, and 86 mm depth take standard panel cutout space for a 160 A frame. IP40 front face keeps tools and fingers out; IK07 impact rating handles incidental panel knocks. Overvoltage category III confirms it's designed for fixed-installation distribution panels.

Breaking capacity across the voltage range: 100 kA at 240 V, 70 kA at 415 V, 65 kA at 440 V, 50 kA at 500 V, 35 kA at 525 V, 10 kA at 690 V — all per IEC 60947-2. Also rated per UL 60947-4-1: 85 kA at 240 V, 65 kA at 480 V, 10 kA at 600 V. Electrical durability: 40,000 cycles at 440 V at half rated current, 20,000 cycles at full rated current, 15,000 cycles at 690 V at half current, 7,500 cycles at 690 V full current. Mechanical durability matches at 40,000 cycles. Power dissipation per pole is 13.95 W — account for 42 W three-phase heat in the enclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What are the key ratings of C16H3TM160?

160 A thermal-magnetic trip unit, 3-pole, breaking capacity 70 kA Icu at 415 V AC per IEC 60947-2.

What compliance standards does C16H3TM160 meet?

EN/IEC 60947-2, UL 60947-4-1, pollution degree 3 per IEC 60664-1, overvoltage category III, IP40, IK07.

MPN
C16H3TM160