Schneider C16F34V160 Circuit breaker, ComPacT NSX160F, 36kA at 415VAC, MicroLogi

Schneider Electric C16F34V160 is a 3-pole residual current circuit breaker (RCBO) from the ComPacT NSX160F range, rated 160A at 40°C with a breaking capacity of 36kA at 415V AC. Equipped with the MicroLogic Vigi 4.2 electronic protection unit, it provides integrated differential protection (Class A) alongside overload, short-circuit, and instantaneous protection functions for power distribution applications.

Technical specifications:

• Commercial reference: C16F34V160
• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
• EAN:
• Series / range: ComPacT NSX new generation
• Device short name: NSX160F
• Product type: Residual current circuit breaker (RCBO)
• Number of poles: 3P
• Rated current [In]: 160A at 40°C
• Rated voltage [Ue]: 440V AC 50/60Hz
• Network type: AC
• Network frequency: 50/60Hz
• Performance level: F - 36kA at 415V AC
• Ultimate breaking capacity [Icu]: 85kA at 220/240V AC - 36kA at 380/415V AC - 35kA at 440V AC - 30kA at 500V AC - 8kA at 660/690V AC (IEC 60947-2)
• Service breaking capacity [Ics]: 36kA at 380/415V AC (IEC 60947-2)
• Protection unit: MicroLogic 4.2 (electronic, LSoIR functions)
• Protection unit size: 160A at 40°C
• Long-time pick-up [Ir] adjustment range: 63...160A (9 settings)
• Short-time pick-up [Isd] adjustment range: 1.5...10 x Ir
• Instantaneous protection [Ii]: 2400A (fixed)
• Differential protection: Integrated, Class A
• Earth-leakage sensitivity [In] adjustment range: 30mA - 100mA - 300mA - 500mA - 1A - 3A - 5A
• Earth-leakage time delay [t] adjustment range: 0ms - 60ms - 150ms - 500ms - 1s
• Mounting: Fixed, rear plate
• Handle position: Horizontal and vertical, flat on back
• Auxiliary slots: 5
• Mechanical endurance: 40000 cycles
• Electrical endurance: 40000 cycles at 440V In/2
• Rated insulation voltage [Ui]: 500V AC 50/60Hz
• Rated impulse withstand voltage [Uimp]: 8kV
• IP protection: IP40 (IEC 60529)
• IK protection: IK07 (IEC 62262)
• Operating temperature: -25...70°C
• Storage temperature: -50...85°C
• Relative humidity: 0...95%
• Pollution degree: 3 (IEC 60664-1)
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 105 x 161 x 86mm
• Weight: 2.2kg
• Standard: EN/IEC 60947-2

Features and benefits:

• Integrated MicroLogic Vigi 4.2 electronic protection unit providing LSoIR protection functions - overload, short-circuit, instantaneous, and differential in a single device
• Wide adjustable earth-leakage sensitivity from 30mA to 5A with selectable time delays up to 1 second for flexible selective coordination
• Local LED signalling for device ready status (green flashing), overload at 90% Ir (orange), and overload at 105% Ir (red)
• High breaking capacity of 36kA at 415V AC with performance level F, suitable for demanding industrial distribution networks
• Suitable for isolation per EN/IEC 60947-2 with 5 auxiliary accessory slots for expanded functionality
• Wide operating temperature range of -25...70°C supporting installation in varied environmental conditions

Applications:

• Main and sub-distribution boards in commercial and industrial buildings requiring combined overcurrent and earth-leakage protection
• Protection of outgoing feeder circuits in low-voltage switchgear assemblies and motor control centres
• Installations requiring selective earth-fault protection with adjustable sensitivity and time delay settings
• Power distribution panels where high short-circuit breaking capacity up to 36kA at 415V AC is required
• Industrial automation and process plant electrical distribution with elevated ambient temperature conditions up to 70°C

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

Also known as: Schneider C16F34V160, Schneider Electric C16F34V160, NSX160F RCBO 160A, ComPacT NSX MicroLogic Vigi circuit breaker.