Eaton 286601 PL6-C16/3 MCB 3P 16 A C Curve 6kA DIN Rail

The Eaton PL6-C16/3 (catalog number 286601) is a 3-pole miniature circuit breaker from the Eaton Moeller series xPole range, providing overcurrent and short-circuit protection in residential and commercial switchgear. Rated at 16 A with tripping characteristic C, it delivers a rated short-circuit breaking capacity of 6 kA at both 230 V and 400 V in compliance with IEC/EN 60898-1.

Technical specifications:

• Model code: PL6-C16/3
• Catalog number: 286601
• Manufacturer: Eaton
• EAN: 4015082866013
• Type: Miniature circuit breaker
• Number of poles: 3
• Tripping characteristic: C
• Rated current (In): 16 A
• Rated switching capacity (IEC/EN 60898-1): 6 kA
• Rated short-circuit breaking capacity (ICN at 230 V): 6 kA
• Rated short-circuit breaking capacity (ICN at 400 V): 6 kA
• Rated operational voltage (UE) max: 400 V
• Rated insulation voltage (Ui): 440 V
• Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp): 4 kV
• Overvoltage category: III
• Degree of protection: IP20
• Pollution degree: 2
• Current limiting class: 3
• Voltage type: AC
• Frequency rating: 50-60 Hz
• Ambient operating temperature: -25 °C to 75 °C
• Width: 3 modular spacings
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 53.1 x 73 x 85 mm
• Built-in depth: 70.5 mm
• Weight: 0.36 kg
• Connectable conductor cross section (solid-core): 1-25 mm²
• Connectable conductor cross section (multi-wired): 1-25 mm²
• Power loss: 7.2 W
• Equipment heat dissipation (current-dependent): 6.9 W
• Compliances: RoHS conform

Features and benefits:

• 3-pole design simultaneously disconnects all live conductors, suited to three-phase circuit protection
• Characteristic C handles moderate inrush currents from inductive loads such as motors and HVAC equipment
• Current limiting class 3 minimises let-through energy during short-circuit events, protecting downstream equipment
• Wide conductor compatibility of 1-25 mm² (solid-core and multi-wired) simplifies installation across cable sizes
• Supports additional accessories, allowing the breaker to be extended with auxiliary contacts or shunt trips
• Each 1 °C rise in ambient temperature reduces current carrying capacity by 0.5%, allowing precise thermal derating

Applications:

• Three-phase circuit protection in residential distribution boards
• Feeder and sub-circuit protection in commercial switchgear panels
• Protection of inductive loads including pumps, motors, and HVAC units
• DIN rail installations in metering cabinets and consumer units
• Industrial panel builds requiring IEC/EN 60898-1 compliant overcurrent protection

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

Also known as: Eaton PL6-C16/3, Eaton 286601, Eaton catalog 286601, Eaton model PL6-C16/3, Eaton xPole 3-pole 16 A C-curve MCB.