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.
