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Schneider Electric C16N3TM160 — Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB)

Schneider Electric C16N3TM160 ComPacT NSX160N, 160A, 50kA

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Schneider Electric ComPacT NSX160N, circuit breaker, 160 A, 3P, TM-D trip unit, 50 kA Icu at 415 V AC, backplate mount.

$285.78Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

C16N3TM160 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product nameComPacT NSX
Product rangeComPacT
Product/component typeCircuit breaker
Device applicationDistribution
C16N3TM160 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Rated current (In)160 A at 40 °C
Poles configuration3P
Breaking capacity90 kA Icu at 220/240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 kA Icu at 380/415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 kA Icu at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 36 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 50 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)90 kA at 220/240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 kA at 380/415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 kA at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 36 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
C16N3TM160 — 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
C16N3TM160 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Mounting supportBackplate
Control typeToggle
C16N3TM160 — 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 %
C16N3TM160 — Approvals
ParameterValue
StandardsEN/IEC 60947-2
C16N3TM160 — Specifications
ParameterValue
[Ir] long-time protection pick-up adjustment range0.7...1 x In
Trip unit protection functionsLI

Product details

It is a 3-pole device (3P) with a breaking capacity code of N — 50 kA Icu at 415 V AC per IEC 60947-2. This is the part you spec into a distribution board or motor control center when you need 160 A of overload and short-circuit protection on a 400 V class system and the fault current at the bus can hit 50 kA.

Below that, the 36 kA at 500 V and 10 kA at 690 V tell you how the arc extinction scales with voltage; at higher voltages the same mechanism has to work harder. The TM-D trip unit gives you thermal-magnetic protection: the thermal element handles overloads (L protection) with a time curve, and the magnetic element handles instantaneous short-circuit trips (I protection). No earth-leakage module is built in, so if you need ground-fault protection you add a Vigi module externally.

Front connections top and bottom. The 105 mm width per 3-pole unit is standard for the NSX frame; it fits alongside other NSX devices on a common busbar system. IP40 front face keeps tools and fingers out; IK07 impact resistance handles incidental knocks in a panel.

Frequently asked questions

What is the breaking capacity of C16N3TM160 at 415 V?

50 kA Icu at 415 V AC per IEC 60947-2. The breaking capacity code is N, which corresponds to that 50 kA level at 415 V.

How do I get current pricing and availability for C16N3TM160?

Submit an RFQ through this listing. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time through independent distribution channels.

What compliance documentation does this brand provide for C16N3TM160?

The breaker is certified to EN/IEC 60947-2 and UL 60947-4-1. It carries suitability for isolation per EN/IEC 60947-2. Specific RoHS/REACH declarations are available from Schneider Electric on request.

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C16N3TM160