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Schneider Electric C40S3TM250D — Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB)

C40S3TM250D ComPacT NSX DC Circuit Breaker, 250 A, 100 kA DC

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Schneider Electric ComPacT NSX DC, C40S3TM250D, 3P circuit breaker, 250 A thermal-magnetic TM-DC trip unit, 100 kA Icu at 500 V DC.

$1,689.05Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
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Specifications

C40S3TM250D — Identification
ParameterValue
Product nameComPacT NSX DC
Product rangeComPacT
Product/component typeCircuit breaker
Device applicationDistribution
C40S3TM250D — Ratings
ParameterValue
Rated current (In)250 A at 40 °C
Poles configuration3P
Breaking capacity100 kA Icu at 24...125 V DC 1 pole conforming to IEC 60947-2 100 kA Icu at 250 V DC 1 pole conforming to IEC 60947-2 100 kA Icu at 500 V DC 2 poles in series conforming to IEC 60947-2 100 kA Icu at 750 V DC 3 poles in series conforming to IEC 60947-2
Rated service breaking capacity (Ics)100 kA at 24...125 V DC conforming to IEC 60947-2 100 kA at 250 V DC conforming to IEC 60947-2 100 kA at 500 V DC conforming to IEC 60947-2 100 kA at 750 V DC conforming to IEC 60947-2
Rated operational voltage (Ue)750 V DC
Rated insulation voltage (Ui)750 V DC conforming to IEC 60947-2
Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp)8 kV conforming to IEC 60947-2
Network type (AC/DC)DC
Utilisation categoryCategory A
C40S3TM250D — Protection
ParameterValue
Trip unit technologyThermal-magnetic
Earth-leakage protectionWithout
Suitability for isolationYes conforming to EN/IEC 60947-2
Electrical durability (cycles)2000 cycles at 750 V In/2 1000 cycles at 750 V In
Mechanical durability (cycles)5000 cycles
C40S3TM250D — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Mounting supportBackplate
Control typeToggle
C40S3TM250D — 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 %
C40S3TM250D — Approvals
ParameterValue
StandardsEN/IEC 60947-2
C40S3TM250D — Specifications
ParameterValue
[Ir] long-time protection pick-up adjustment range0.7...1 x In
Trip unit protection functionsLI

Product details

It's built for DC distribution in industrial panels — think battery banks, DC bus feeds, UPS output circuits, or traction power distribution where you need reliable overload and short-circuit protection on a DC network. The breaker carries a 100 kA Icu breaking capacity across multiple DC voltage and pole configurations — 100 kA at 24...125 V DC on 1 pole, 100 kA at 250 V DC on 1 pole, 100 kA at 500 V DC on 2 poles in series, and 100 kA at 750 V DC on 3 poles in series. That 100 kA rating at 500 V DC with 2 poles in series is the headline number for most industrial DC bus applications.

The 3-pole configuration with 3D protected poles means all three poles switch the DC line — no shared neutral pole. It's suitable for isolation (EN/IEC 60947-2), so you can use it as a visible-break disconnect point in a DC circuit. IP40 enclosure protection and IK07 impact resistance mean it's fine for general industrial panel use — no washdown rating, so keep it inside the cabinet. Mounting is backplate-fixed, horizontal or vertical, with front connections top and bottom. Mechanical durability is 5,000 cycles; electrical durability is 2,000 cycles at 750 V In/2 and 1,000 cycles at 750 V In. That's a maintenance-spare consideration — for high-cycle DC switching applications (frequent load disconnect), you'll want to track operations and plan replacement before the mechanical end-of-life.

Suitability for isolation is confirmed per that standard.

Frequently asked questions

What is C40S3TM250D's breaking capacity at 500 V DC?

100 kA Icu at 500 V DC with 2 poles in series per IEC 60947-2. The same 100 kA rating applies at 24...125 V DC (1 pole), 250 V DC (1 pole), and 750 V DC (3 poles in series).

What protection functions does the TM-DC trip unit provide?

LI protection: L for thermal overload and I for magnetic short-circuit. The 250 A rating is at 40 °C ambient.

What compliance documentation is available for C40S3TM250D?

The breaker is designed to EN/IEC 60947-2 and carries suitability for isolation per that standard. IP40 and IK07 ratings are confirmed. For RoHS/REACH/UL documentation, request the manufacturer's compliance declaration at quote time.

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C40S3TM250D