Eaton 286596 PL6-C2/3 MCB 3P 2 A C Curve 6kA DIN Rail

The Eaton PL6-C2/3 is a 3-pole miniature circuit breaker from the Moeller xPole PL6 series, providing overcurrent and short-circuit protection for residential and commercial switchgear. It carries a C tripping characteristic at 2 A rated current and achieves a 6 kA switching capacity to IEC/EN 60898-1 at up to 400 V AC.

Technical specifications:

• Model code: PL6-C2/3
• Catalog number: 286596
• Manufacturer: Eaton
• EAN: 4015082865962
• Number of poles: 3
• Tripping characteristic: C
• Rated current (In): 2 A
• Rated operational voltage (Ue): 400 V AC
• Rated insulation voltage (Ui): 440 V
• Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp): 4 kV
• Rated switching capacity (IEC/EN 60898-1): 6 kA
• Breaking capacity at 230 V (Icn): 6 kA
• Breaking capacity at 400 V (Icn): 6 kA
• Current limiting class: 3
• Overvoltage category: III
• Pollution degree: 2
• Degree of protection: IP20
• Frequency: 50-60 Hz
• Ambient operating temperature: -25 °C to 75 °C
• Conductor cross-section (solid-core): 1-25 mm²
• Conductor cross-section (multi-wired): 1-25 mm²
• Width: 53.1 mm (3 modular spacings)
• Height: 73 mm
• Built-in depth: 70.5 mm
• Weight: 0.36 kg
• Heat dissipation (current-dependent): 4.1 W
• Compliances: RoHS

Features and benefits:

• 6 kA breaking capacity at both 230 V and 400 V ensures reliable fault clearance across common supply voltages
• Current limiting class 3 minimises let-through energy during short circuits, protecting downstream equipment
• Accepts 1-25 mm² solid and multi-wired conductors, covering a wide range of cable sizes
• Wide operating range of -25 °C to 75 °C suits diverse installation environments
• Compatible with additional xPole accessories for flexible distribution board configuration

Applications:

• Residential consumer units and final circuit distribution boards
• Commercial electrical panels and sub-distribution switchgear
• Lighting and socket-outlet circuit protection
• Industrial control panels requiring overvoltage category III devices
• Building installation switchgear for three-phase circuits

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

Also known as: Eaton PL6-C2/3, Eaton 286596, Eaton catalog 286596, Eaton model PL6-C2/3, Eaton Moeller PL6 C2 3-pole, Eaton xPole 2A 3P C-curve MCB.