Schneider C16F4 ComPacT NSX160F Trip Unit 4P

The Schneider Electric C16F4 is a 4-pole ComPacT NSX160F basic frame rated at 160 A (at 40°C), with a breaking capacity of 36 kA at 380/415 V AC. This trip unit-free frame is intended for electrical power distribution and accepts a separately ordered protection unit for fully configurable overcurrent protection.

Technical specifications:

• Commercial reference: C16F4
• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
• EAN:
• Series / range: ComPacT new generation - Compact NSX
• Device designation: NSX160F
• Product type: Basic frame (trip unit-free)
• Application: Electrical power distribution
• Number of poles: 4P
• Neutral conductor position: Left
• Rated current [In]: 160 A at 40°C
• Rated voltage [Ue]: 690 V AC 50/60 Hz per IEC 60947-2
• Network type: AC, 50/60 Hz
• Ultimate breaking capacity [Icu]: 36 kA at 380/415 V AC; 35 kA at 440 V AC; 30 kA at 500 V AC; 22 kA at 525 V AC; 8 kA at 660/690 V AC; 85 kA at 220/240 V AC per IEC 60947-2
• Service breaking capacity [Ics]: 36 kA at 380/415 V AC; 35 kA at 440 V AC; 30 kA at 500 V AC per IEC 60947-2
• Rated insulation voltage [Ui]: 800 V AC per IEC 60947-2
• Impulse withstand voltage [Uimp]: 8 kV per IEC 60947-2
• Performance level: F - 36 kA at 415 V AC
• Use category: Category A
• Mounting method: Fixed
• Mounting support: Back plate
• Connection: Front (upper and lower terminals), 35 mm
• Mechanical endurance: 40,000 cycles per IEC 60947-2
• Electrical endurance: 40,000 cycles at 440 V AC In/2; 20,000 cycles at 440 V AC In per IEC 60947-2
• IP protection rating: IP40 per IEC 60529
• IK protection rating: IK07 per IEC 62262
• Pollution degree: 3 per IEC 60664-1
• Operating temperature: -25...70°C
• Storage temperature: -50...85°C
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 140 x 161 x 86 mm
• Weight: 1.956 kg
• Standards: EN/IEC 60947-2, UL 60947-4-1

Features and benefits:

• Trip unit-free design allows independent selection of a protection unit for tailored protection settings
• High breaking capacity of 36 kA at 415 V AC suitable for demanding industrial and commercial installations
• Suitable for use as an isolator per EN/IEC 60947-2, enabling safe isolation during maintenance
• Wide operating temperature range of -25 to 70°C supports installation in varied environments
• Mechanical and electrical endurance rated at 40,000 cycles for extended service life
• Compact fixed-mount housing with front-accessible upper and lower connections for straightforward panel integration

Applications:

• Main and sub-main protection in industrial and commercial low-voltage distribution boards
• Switchgear and controlgear assemblies requiring high breaking capacity at 415 V AC
• Power distribution panels where a field-selectable trip unit is specified
• Industrial automation and machinery panels requiring robust 4-pole circuit protection
• Critical infrastructure electrical systems requiring IEC 60947-2 certified equipment

Compliant with EN/IEC 60947-2 and UL 60947-4-1. Part of the Schneider Electric ComPacT new generation - Compact NSX range.

Also known as: Schneider C16F4, Schneider Electric C16F4, NSX160F 4P basic frame, ComPacT NSX 160A trip unit-free frame.