The Schneider Electric GV2ME16K1BW3 is a direct-on-line (DOL) combination motor starter from the TeSys GV2-ME range. It bundles a 3-pole contactor, a GV2ME motor circuit breaker, and a GV2AF01 combination block into a single compact unit, saving panel space and wiring time. Rated for AC-3 duty (squirrel-cage motor switching), it handles 5.5 kW at 400/415 V and 7.5 kW at 500 V. The control coil is 24 V DC, so it plays well with PLC or safety-relay outputs without an extra transformer.
Breaking capacity hits 15 kA at 400/415 V per IEC 60947-4-1, dropping to 8 kA at 440 V and 6 kA at 500 V. That's a Type 1 coordination — meaning the starter survives the fault but may need contact replacement afterward. For a line-down call, that's acceptable if the alternative is a melted bus.