Eaton 262708 PL7-C40/1 Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) 1P C40A 10kA

The Eaton PL7-C40/1 is a single-pole miniature circuit breaker from the Moeller series xPole range, designed to provide overcurrent protection in residential and commercial distribution boards. With a 40 A rated current, tripping characteristic C, and a rated short-circuit breaking capacity of 10 kA at 230 V per IEC/EN 60898-1, it delivers high performance in a compact 17.6 mm wide, 1-module format.

Technical specifications:

• Model code: PL7-C40/1
• Catalog number: 262708
• Manufacturer: Eaton
• EAN: 4015082627089
• Number of poles: 1 (single-pole)
• Tripping characteristic: C
• Rated current (In): 40 A
• Rated switching capacity (IEC/EN 60898-1): 10 kA
• Rated short-circuit breaking capacity (Icn) at 230 V: 10 kA
• Rated short-circuit breaking capacity (Icn) at 400 V: 10 kA
• Current limiting class: 3
• Rated operational voltage (Ue) max: 230 V AC
• Rated insulation voltage (Ui): 440 V
• Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp): 4 kV
• Overvoltage category: III
• Voltage type: AC
• Frequency: 50-60 Hz
• Degree of protection: IP20
• Pollution degree: 2
• Ambient operating temperature: -25 °C to +75 °C
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 82 mm x 17.6 mm x 71 mm
• Built-in depth: 70.5 mm
• Width in modular spacings: 1
• Weight: 0.12 kg
• Connectable conductor cross-section (solid-core): 1-25 mm²
• Connectable conductor cross-section (multi-wired): 1-25 mm²
• Power loss: 3.4 W
• Compliances: RoHS conform

Features and benefits:

• High breaking capacity of 10 kA at both 230 V and 400 V for reliable short-circuit protection
• Current limiting class 3 minimises let-through energy during fault conditions
• Compact 1-module (17.6 mm) width optimises DIN rail space in distribution boards
• Wide operating temperature range of -25 °C to +75 °C suits demanding installation environments
• Compatible with xPole accessories, enabling flexible system expansion
• Each 1 °C rise above rated temperature reduces current carrying capacity by 0.5%, a known de-rating factor for accurate panel thermal design

Applications:

• Final circuit protection in residential consumer units and distribution boards
• Branch circuit protection in commercial and light industrial switchgear panels
• Protection of resistive and inductive loads requiring characteristic C response
• DIN rail mounting in xPole modular enclosures and third-party compatible boards
• Switchgear assemblies where high breaking capacity is required in a 1-module footprint

Compliant with IEC/EN 60898-1. Part of the Eaton Moeller series xPole range for residential and commercial switchgear.

Also known as: Eaton PL7-C40/1, Eaton 262708, Eaton catalog 262708, Eaton model PL7-C40/1, xPole 40A MCB, Eaton 40A Type C single-pole circuit breaker.