Schneider Electric Acti 9 iC60H MCB, 3P, 16A Curve C, 440V AC, 100 → 133V DC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity

Introducing Schneider Electrics iC60H series of multi-standard circuit breakers which combine circuit protection against short circuit currents and circuit protection against overload currents alongside protecting users against indirect contact with TN and IT neutral systems.

Fully compliant with standards IEC/EN 60898 and IEC/EN 60947-2. ACTi 9 is fully tested, approved and certified by national and international third parties. It guarantees that the user's installation is safe and compliant with all relevant safety standards. These MCBs are normally used for high inductive loads where switching surges are high. Providing essential protection in industrial and commercial buildings, these miniature circuit breakers work especially well in polluted environments and networks.

VisiSafe guarantees the downstream circuit is always safe regardless of overvoltage conditions, even in the most demanding environments; the green strip indicates the safe position of contacts. VisiTrip red window on the front face indicates fault tripping allowing fast diagnosis, resolution, and reclosing loads for easier building management and reduced downtime.

• Downstream circuit is always safe
• Class-2 insulation: ensures continuous protection for both operators and unqualified persons.
• Insulated terminals (IP20)
• Highly durable with robust connections that provide twice the standard tightening torque
• Provide greater continuity of service thanks to VisiTrip
• Double clip for dismounting with comb busbar in place

It protects wires from overloads and short-circuits. For overload protection the temperature of a bimetal, through which the current passes is decisive. If the nominal current—the current the circuit breaker is designed for—rises slightly, the bimetal heats up to a greater extent and, after a certain period of time, this causes the switching mechanism to trip. Today MCBs are installed in all our homes, offices and other buildings, protecting the electrical wires from damage. They have the advantage that they can be manually reset without having to replace wire as in the case of the traditional fuse. The MCBs have either a button or lever that can be flicked to reset it. They are used instead of fuses due to their convenience and improved safety features.

Curve B: Tripping: 3 to 5 times the rated current.
Applications: protection of generators, persons, very long cables
Curve C: Tripping: 5 to 10 times the rated current
Applications: protection of circuits and general applications
Curve D: Tripping: 10 to 14 times the rated current
Applications: protection of high surge circuits, welders, transformers and motors

Shield your low-voltage equipment from electrical hazards with this MCB from Schneider Electric. Its three-pole construction means it fits the bill for three-phase networks, making it suitable for industrial applications. As it uses thermal-magnetic tripping technology to safeguard your circuit from both short circuits and overloads, it's a trusty all-rounder. A breaking capacity of 10kA means the unit handles high fault currents that come with large machinery without breaking a sweat. Thanks to DIN rail mounting, installation is quick and simple, with no need for tools.

• Fast-closing contact mechanism is independent of manual operation and improves service life
• Innovative VisiTrip indicator points out faulty circuits for quick diagnosis
• Rated current of 16A makes it suitable for heavy-duty settings
• IP20 rating shows that it withstands objects larger than 12mm in size, making it finger-safe

• Measurement and instrumentation systems
• Marine engineering
• Oil and gas plants

To keep this unit in proper working condition, you should regularly clean it to remove dust and metal particles that can accumulate and cause overheating. It's also important to check for loose screws that could cause electrical hazards due to partial wire contact.