Schneider C16N32D160 | Circuit breaker, ComPacT NSX160N, 50kA/415VAC, 3 poles, MicroLogic 2.2 trip unit 160A
High breaking capacity (50kA) ensures maximum safety and reliability in fault conditions.
MicroLogic 2.2 electronic trip unit offers adjustable and precise protection for overloads and short circuits.
Compact and modular design saves space and allows easy integration into all panel types.
High durability and performance, suitable for heavy-duty industrial applications.
Fully compatible with ComPacT NSX accessories, providing flexibility and easy customization for various applications.
Description
Schneider C16N32D160 | Circuit breaker, ComPacT NSX160N, 50kA/415VAC, 3 poles, MicroLogic 2.2 trip unit 160A
Description
The Schneider Electric C16N32D160 is a molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) from the renowned ComPacT NSX series. It is engineered for advanced protection and control of low-voltage electrical distribution systems. This model, the NSX160N, offers a rated current of 160A, a 3-pole configuration, and a breaking capacity of 50kA at 415VAC, providing reliable performance under demanding conditions. Equipped with the MicroLogic 2.2 electronic trip unit, it offers precise and adjustable protection for overloads and short circuits. Designed for both fixed and modular installations, it combines high reliability, compact dimensions, and smart protection features that meet international standards for industrial and commercial applications.
Technical Specifications and Features
Product family: ComPacT NSX
Type: Molded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)
Model: NSX160N
Number of poles: 3 poles
Rated current (In): 160 amperes
Rated operational voltage (Ue): 415 volts AC, 50/60 hertz
Breaking capacity (Icu): 50 kiloamperes at 415 volts AC
Trip unit type: MicroLogic 2.2 electronic trip unit
Protection functions: Adjustable long-time (thermal), short-time, and instantaneous (magnetic) protections
Rated insulation voltage (Ui): 800 volts AC
Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp): 8 kilovolts
Utilization category: Category A (instantaneous breaking without intentional delay)
Mounting type: Fixed (can also be used with plug-in or withdrawable bases if required)
Mechanical durability: Up to 20,000 operating cycles
Electrical durability: Up to 8,000 operating cycles at rated current
Dimensions (approximate): Height 161 mm, Width 105 mm, Depth 86 mm
Weight: Around 2.5 kilograms
Standards compliance: IEC/EN 60947-1 and IEC/EN 60947-2
Accessories compatibility: Accepts auxiliaries such as shunt trips, under-voltage releases, and auxiliary contacts
Applications
Designed for low-voltage power distribution systems in industrial and commercial facilities.
Provides reliable protection for feeders, motors, transformers, and sub-main circuits.
Ideal for switchboards, panelboards, and motor control centers (MCCs).
Used in systems where precise adjustable protection and high breaking capacity are required.
Suitable for energy management and safety-critical installations, where accurate protection coordination is essential.
Additional information
| brand | Schneider Electric |
|---|
Specifications
| Range | ComPacT |
|---|---|
| Product name | ComPacT NSX |
| Device short name | NSX160N |
| Product or component type | Circuit breaker |
| Device application | Distribution |
| Poles description | 3P |
| Protected poles description | 3D |
| [In] rated current | 160 A at 40 °C |
| [Ue] rated operational voltage | 690 V AC 50/60 Hz |
| Network type | AC |
| Network frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Suitability for isolation | Yes conforming to EN/IEC 60947-2 |
| Utilisation category | Category A |
| Breaking capacity | 90 kA Icu at 220/240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 kA Icu at 380/415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 kA Icu at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 36 kA Icu at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 35 kA Icu at 525 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 10 kA Icu at 660/690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 85 kA Icu at 240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to UL 60947-4-1 50 kA Icu at 480 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to UL 60947-4-1 10 kA Icu at 600 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to UL 60947-4-1 |
| Breaking capacity code | N 50 kA 415 V AC |
| Trip unit name | MicroLogic 2.2 |
| Trip unit technology | Electronic |
| Trip unit protection functions | LSoI |
| Control type | Toggle |
| Circuit breaker mounting mode | Fixed |
| [Ui] rated insulation voltage | 800 V AC 50/60 Hz |
|---|---|
| [Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage | 8 kV |
| [Ics] rated service breaking capacity | 90 kA at 220/240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 kA at 380/415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 kA at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 36 kA at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 35 kA at 525 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 10 kA at 660/690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 |
| Mechanical durability | 40000 cycles |
| Electrical durability | 40000 cycles at 440 V In/2 20000 cycles at 440 V In 15000 cycles at 690 V In/2 7500 cycles at 690 V In |
| Power dissipation per pole | 9.2 W |
| Mounting support | Backplate |
| Mounting position | Horizontal and vertical Flat on the back |
| Upside connection | Front |
| Downside connection | Front |
| Connection pitch | 35 mm |
| Protection type | L : for overload protection (long time) So : for short time short-circuit protection with fixed delay I : for instantaneous short-circuit protection |
| Trip unit rating | 160 A at 40 °C |
| Long-time pick-up adjustment type Ir (thermal protection) | Adjustable 9 settings |
| [Ir] long-time protection pick-up adjustment range | 63...160 A |
| Long-time protection delay adjustment type tr | Fixed |
| [tr] long-time delay adjustment range | 400 s at 1.5 x Ir 16 s at 6 x Ir 11 s at 7.2 x Ir |
| Thermal memory | 20 minutes before and after tripping |
| Short-time protection pick-up adjustment type Isd | Adjustable 9 settings |
| [Isd] Short-time protection pick-up adjustment range | 1.5...10 x Ir |
| Short-time protection delay adjustment type tsd | Fixed |
| Instantaneous protection pick-up adjustment type Ii | Fixed |
| [Ii] instantaneous protection pick-up adjustment range | 2400 A |
| Earth-leakage protection | Without |
| Zone selective interlocking ZSI | Without |
| Number of slots | 5 slot(s) |
| Local signalling | Flashing LED (green) for ready to operate LED 105 % Ir (red) for overload LED 90 % Ir (orange) for overload |
| Width (W) | 105 mm |
| Height (H) | 161 mm |
| Depth (D) | 86 mm |
| Net weight | 2.2 kg |
| Standards | EN/IEC 60947-2 |
|---|---|
| Overvoltage category | III |
| Electrical shock protection class | Class II on front face |
| 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 | 0...2000 m without derating 2000 m...5000 m with derating |
| Unit Type of Package 1 | PCE |
|---|---|
| Number of Units in Package 1 | 1 |
| Package 1 Height | 14.000 cm |
| Package 1 Width | 11.000 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 19.200 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 1.873 kg |
| Unit Type of Package 2 | S03 |
| Number of Units in Package 2 | 7 |
| Package 2 Height | 30.000 cm |
| Package 2 Width | 30.000 cm |
| Package 2 Length | 40.000 cm |
| Package 2 Weight | 13.493 kg |
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