It protects branch circuits against overload and short-circuit in 230/400 V AC networks, breaking up to 6000 A at those voltages per IEC 60898-1.
Rated current 40 A at 230/400 V AC — this is the continuous load the MCB carries without tripping. The 6000 A breaking capacity (Icn) at 230/400 V AC means it can safely interrupt a fault current up to 6 kA; this is the standard domestic and light-commercial level per IEC 60898-1. Electrical durability is 10,000 cycles under load — adequate for normal switching duty in a distribution board. Mechanical durability matches at 10,000 cycles.
