Schneider C12E3TM160B | Circuit breaker, ComPacT NSXm 160E, 16kA/415VAC, 3 poles, TMD trip unit 160A, lugs/busbars
Schneider C12E3TM160B | ComPacT NSXm E circuit breaker (16kA at 415VAC), 3 Poles 3d, 160A rating TMD trip unit, compression lugs and busbar connectors
Description
Schneider C12E3TM160B | Circuit breaker, ComPacT NSXm 160E, 16kA/415VAC, 3 poles, TMD trip unit 160A, lugs/busbars
Specifications C12E3TM160B
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Product Name: Schneider ComPacT NSXm 160E Circuit Breaker
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Reference Code: C12E3TM160B
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Type: Molded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)
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Rated Current: 160 A
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Poles: 3-pole (3P)
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Breaking Capacity: 16 kA at 415 VAC
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Trip Unit Type: TMD (Thermal Magnetic Trip Unit)
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Voltage Rating: Up to 415 VAC, 50/60 Hz
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Connection Type: Lugs and Busbar connectors
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Mounting Type: Panel mounted or within electrical distribution panels
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Terminal Technology: EverLink-compatible (depending on configuration)
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Compliance: IEC 60947-2 Standard
Features
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Offers reliable protection against overloads and short circuits using a built-in thermal-magnetic trip unit
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Compact and space-saving design, ideal for limited-space panels
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Rated at 160A, suitable for high-demand circuits
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Provides flexibility with both lug and busbar connection options
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Designed for long operational life with durable mechanical and electrical performance
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Compatible with accessories such as auxiliary contacts, shunt trips, and monitoring modules
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Ensures safe, stable, and secure connections with minimal maintenance requirements
Applications
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Used in electrical distribution systems in industrial, commercial, and large residential facilities
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Suitable for protection of feeders, submains, lighting circuits, HVAC systems, and large machinery
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Widely applied in switchboards, control panels, and motor control centers
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Ideal for applications requiring high current ratings and consistent circuit protection
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Used in renewable energy systems, including solar and backup power configurations
Additional information
| brands | Schneider Electric |
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Specifications
| Range | ComPacT new generation |
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| Product name | ComPacT NSXm new generation |
| Range of products | ComPacT NSXm new generation |
| Device short name | NSXm 160E |
| product or component type | Circuit breaker |
| Device applications | Distribution |
| polish description | 3P |
| Protected polish description | 3D |
| [In] rated current | 160 A at 40 °C |
| [Ue] rated operational voltage | 690 V AC 50/60 Hz |
| Network type | Air conditioning |
| Network frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Suitability for isolation | Yes conforming to IEC 60947-2 |
| Utilization category | Category A |
| [Icu] rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity | 25 kA Icu at 220...240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 16 kA Icu at 380...415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 10 kA Icu at 440 V AC 50 /60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 |
| Performance levels | E 16 kA 415 V AC |
| Trip unit name | TM-D |
| Trip unit technology | Thermal-magnetic |
| Trip unit protection functions | LI |
| Control type | Toggle |
| Circuit breaker mounting mode | Fixed |
| [Ui] rated insulation voltage | 800 V AC 50/60 Hz |
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| [Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage | 8 kV |
| [Ics] rated service short-circuit breaking capacity | 25 kA at 220...240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 16 kA at 380...415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 10 kA at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 |
| Mechanical durability | 20000 cycles |
| Electrical durability | 20000 cycles at 440 V In/2 10000 cycles at 440 V In 10000 cycles at 690 V In/2 5000 cycles at 690 V In |
| Power dissipation per pole | 12.21 W |
| mounting supports | Backplate |
| Mounting position | Horizontal and vertical Flat on the back |
| Upside connection | Front |
| downside connection | Front |
| Connection terminals | Compression lugs/busbars |
| Connection pitch | 35 mm with spreaders 27 mm without spreaders |
| 9mm pitches | 9 modules |
| Trip unit rating | 160 A at 40 °C |
| Long-time pick-up adjustment type Ir (thermal protection) | Adjustable |
| [Ir] long-time protection pick-up adjustment range | 0.7...1 x In |
| Long-time protection delay adjustment type tr | Fixed |
| Instantaneous protection pick-up adjustment type Ii | Fixed |
| [ii] instantaneous protection pick-up adjustment range | 1250 A |
| Earth-leakage protection | Without |
| Number of slots for electrical auxiliaries | 1 slot(s) for auxiliary switch OF 1 slot(s) for alarm switch SD 1 slot(s) for voltage release MN or MX |
| Local signaling | Flag (green) for presence of auxiliary contacts |
| Width (W) | 81mm |
| Height (H) | 137mm |
| Depth (D) | 80mm |
| net weight | 1.06 kg |
| Colour | Gray (RAL 7016) |
| Standards | EN/IEC 60947 |
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| Pollution degree | 3 conforming to IEC 60664-1 |
| IP degree of protection | IP40 conforming to IEC 60529 |
| IK degree of protection | IK07 conforming to IEC 62262 |
| Ambient air temperature for operation | -25…70 °C |
| ambient air temperature for storage | -50…85 °C |
| Relative humidity | 0…95 % |
| Operating altitude | 2000 m without derating 5000 m with derating |
| Unit Type of Package 1 | PCE |
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| Number of Units in Package 1 | 1 |
| Package 1 Height | 9,000 cm |
| Package 1 Width | 13,000 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 22,000 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 1,300 kg |
| Unit Type of Package 2 | S03 |
| Number of Units in Package 2 | 9 |
| Package 2 Height | 30,000 cm |
| Package 2 Width | 30,000 cm |
| Package 2 Length | 40,000 cm |
| Package 2 Weights | 12,120 kg |
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