Description

Schneider C16N32D160 | Circuit breaker, ComPacT NSX160N, 50kA/415VAC, 3 poles, MicroLogic 2.2 trip unit 160A

C16N32D160 Product picture Schneider Electric

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

Main
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
Complementary
[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
Environment
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
Packing Units
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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