Description

Schneider C12E3TM160B | Circuit breaker, ComPacT NSXm 160E, 16kA/415VAC, 3 poles, TMD trip unit 160A, lugs/busbars

Specifications C12E3TM160B

  • Product Name: Schneider ComPacT NSXm 160E Circuit Breaker

  • Reference Code: C12E3TM160B

  • Type: Molded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

  • Rated Current: 160 A

  • Poles: 3-pole (3P)

  • Breaking Capacity: 16 kA at 415 VAC

  • Trip Unit Type: TMD (Thermal Magnetic Trip Unit)

  • Voltage Rating: Up to 415 VAC, 50/60 Hz

  • Connection Type: Lugs and Busbar connectors

  • Mounting Type: Panel mounted or within electrical distribution panels

  • Terminal Technology: EverLink-compatible (depending on configuration)

  • Compliance: IEC 60947-2 Standard

Features

  • Offers reliable protection against overloads and short circuits using a built-in thermal-magnetic trip unit

  • Compact and space-saving design, ideal for limited-space panels

  • Rated at 160A, suitable for high-demand circuits

  • Provides flexibility with both lug and busbar connection options

  • Designed for long operational life with durable mechanical and electrical performance

  • Compatible with accessories such as auxiliary contacts, shunt trips, and monitoring modules

  • Ensures safe, stable, and secure connections with minimal maintenance requirements

Applications

  • Used in electrical distribution systems in industrial, commercial, and large residential facilities

  • Suitable for protection of feeders, submains, lighting circuits, HVAC systems, and large machinery

  • Widely applied in switchboards, control panels, and motor control centers

  • Ideal for applications requiring high current ratings and consistent circuit protection

  • Used in renewable energy systems, including solar and backup power configurations

Additional information

brands

Schneider Electric

Specifications

Main
Range ComPacT new generation
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
Complementary
[Ui] rated insulation voltage 800 V AC 50/60 Hz
[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)
Environment
Standards EN/IEC 60947
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
Packing Units
Unit Type of Package 1 PCE
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

Main Document

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