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Schneider Electric SOL40N3A160 — Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB)

Schneider Electric SOL40N3A160 EasyPact Solar MCCB, 160 A, 3

MPNSOL40N3A160
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Schneider Electric EasyPact Solar MCCB, 3-pole, 160 A, TM-D thermal-magnetic trip unit, 50 kA at 800 V AC, IP20, grey (RAL 7015).

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

SOL40N3A160 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product range (series)EasyPact Solar MCCB
Product/component typeCircuit breaker
Device applicationDistribution
SOL40N3A160 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Rated current (In)160 A at 40 °C
Poles configuration3P
Rated operational voltage (Ue)800 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to EN/IEC 60947-2
Rated insulation voltage (Ui)1250 V AC conforming to EN/IEC 60947-2
Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp)8 kV conforming to EN/IEC 60947-2
Utilisation categoryCategory A
Overvoltage categoryIII
SOL40N3A160 — Protection
ParameterValue
Trip unit technologyThermal-magnetic
Suitability for isolationYes conforming to EN/IEC 60947-2
Electrical durability (cycles)4000 cycles at 800 V In
Mechanical durability (cycles)20000 cycles
SOL40N3A160 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Mounting supportBackplate
Control typeToggle
SOL40N3A160 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating ambient temperature-10...50 °C
Storage ambient temperature-35...85 °C
IP degree of protectionIP20 conforming to IEC 60529
Pollution degree3 conforming to IEC 60664-1
SOL40N3A160 — Approvals
ParameterValue
StandardsEN/IEC 60947-1 EN/IEC 60947-2 EN/IEC 60947-2 Annex H
SOL40N3A160 — Electrical
ParameterValue
[Icu] rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity50 kA Icu at 800 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to EN/IEC 60947-2
[Ics] rated service short-circuit breaking capacity40 kA at 800 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to EN/IEC 60947-2
SOL40N3A160 — Specifications
ParameterValue
[Ir] long-time protection pick-up adjustment range0.7...1 x In
Trip unit protection functionsLI

Product details

It carries an interrupting rating of 50 kA at 800 V AC, sized for solar distribution panels where high DC-side fault currents are a reality — the 800 V AC rating aligns with the inverter-side AC combiner or step-up transformer secondary.

The magnetic element (I protection) clears short-circuits. This is a Category A breaker (no intentional short-time delay), meaning it trips instantaneously on fault — fine for feeder duty, but not for selective coordination downstream of a slower upstream breaker. The 50 kA interrupting capacity at 800 V AC is the headline number for solar combiner panels where available fault current can exceed 25 kA.

Fixed-mount, backplate installation with a 40 mm pole-to-pole pitch. Screw terminals on both line and load sides, front-connected, so busbar or cable routing stays accessible without flipping the breaker. The IP20 finger-safe enclosure meets IEC 60529 — safe for touch during commissioning, but not rated for washdown. Mounting is accepted in both horizontal and vertical orientations, which matters when the panel layout is tight.

Listed as current production. The EasyPact Solar series is Schneider's solar-specific MCCB line, so this part is actively manufactured and supported. No successor or cross-reference is recorded — this is the direct order code for a 160 A, 3-pole, TM-D unit.

Rated insulation voltage 1250 V AC, operational voltage 800 V AC 50/60 Hz. The grey (RAL 7015) housing is the standard colour for this series.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get current pricing and availability for SOL40N3A160?

The SOL40N3A160 is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm position.

What is SOL40N3A160's listed colour?

The housing is grey, RAL 7015, which is the standard colour for the EasyPact Solar MCCB line.

What compliance standards does SOL40N3A160 meet?

The breaker complies with EN/IEC 60947-1, EN/IEC 60947-2, and EN/IEC 60947-2 Annex H (solar DC-side annex). It is rated for isolation per EN/IEC 60947-2.

What is the closest alternative to SOL40N3A160 in the EasyPact Solar family?

Within the same family, the closest variant would be a different trip rating (e.g., 125 A or 200 A) or pole count. The SOL40N3A160 is the specific 160 A, 3-pole, TM-D configuration — no pin-compatible alternative exists with the same trip unit and frame.

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SOL40N3A160