Schneider C163TM160 ComPacT NSX160 Trip Unit 3P 160 A TMD

The Schneider Electric C163TM160 is a TM-D thermomagnetic trip unit designed for the ComPacT NSX160 circuit breaker, rated at 160 A at 40°C with 3-pole protection. It provides overload (thermal) and short-circuit (magnetic) protection for electrical power distribution applications, with a fixed instantaneous pick-up of 1250 A.

Technical specifications:

• Commercial reference: C163TM160
• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
• EAN:
• Series / range: ComPacT NSX100...250 new generation
• Product type: Trip unit
• Trip unit name: TM-D
• Trip unit technology: Thermomagnetic
• Compatible product group: ComPacT new generation NSX160
• Number of poles: 3P
• Protected poles: 3d
• Trip unit rating: 160 A at 40°C
• Rated voltage [Ue]: 690 V AC 50/60 Hz
• Network type: AC
• Network frequency: 50/60 Hz
• Mounting mode: Fixed
• Long-time pick-up [Ir] adjustment: Adjustable, 0.7...1 x In
• Long-time delay [tr]: Fixed, 120...400 s at 1.5 x In / 15 s at 6 x Ir
• Instantaneous pick-up [Ii]: Fixed, 1250 A
• Differential protection: None
• IP protection rating: IP40 per IEC 60529
• Operating temperature: -25...70°C
• Storage temperature: -50...85°C
• Standard: EN/IEC 60947-2
• Electric shock protection class: Class II
• Pollution degree: 3 per IEC 60947-1
• Package weight: 384 g

Features and benefits:

• Thermomagnetic technology provides reliable overload and short-circuit protection in a single unit
• Adjustable long-time pick-up (Ir) from 0.7 to 1 x In allows calibration to actual load requirements
• Fixed instantaneous pick-up at 1250 A ensures fast response to short-circuit faults
• Wide operating temperature range (-25...70°C) suits demanding industrial environments
• IP40 rated enclosure protects against solid particle ingress
• Class II electric shock protection enhances installation safety

Applications:

• Industrial power distribution panels and main switchboards
• Commercial building electrical distribution systems
• Feeder and outgoing circuit protection in low-voltage assemblies
• Replacement or upgrade trip unit for existing ComPacT NSX160 breakers

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

Also known as: Schneider C163TM160, Schneider Electric C163TM160, NSX160 trip unit, ComPacT NSX thermomagnetic trip unit.