Eaton 286600 PL6-C13/3 MCB 3P 13 A C Curve 6kA DIN Rail

The Eaton PL6-C13/3 is a 3-pole miniature circuit breaker from the Eaton Moeller series xPole PL6 range, designed to provide overcurrent and short-circuit protection in residential and commercial switchgear. It carries a rated current of 13 A with a type C tripping characteristic and a rated short-circuit breaking capacity of 6 kA per IEC/EN 60898-1.

Technical specifications:

• Model code: PL6-C13/3
• Catalog number: 286600
• Manufacturer: Eaton
• EAN: 4015082866006
• Number of poles: 3
• Tripping characteristic: C
• Rated current (In): 13 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): 400 V AC max
• Rated insulation voltage (Ui): 440 V
• Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp): 4 kV
• Frequency rating: 50-60 Hz
• Overvoltage category: III
• Degree of protection: IP20
• Pollution degree: 2
• Current limiting class: 3
• Connectable conductor cross-section (solid and multi-wired): 1-25 mm²
• Ambient operating temperature: -25 °C to 75 °C
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 53.1 x 73 x 85 mm
• Built-in depth: 70.5 mm
• Width: 3 modular spacings
• Weight: 0.36 kg
• Power loss: 7.7 W
• Compliances: RoHS

Features and benefits:

• Type C tripping characteristic handles inrush currents from motors and transformers without nuisance tripping
• 6 kA breaking capacity at both 230 V and 400 V ensures reliable fault clearance in three-phase systems
• Current limiting class 3 reduces thermal and mechanical stress on downstream equipment
• Wide operating temperature range of -25 °C to 75 °C suits demanding installation environments
• Compatible with additional accessories, enabling flexible system expansion
• RoHS compliant construction supports environmental compliance requirements

Applications:

• Final circuit protection in residential distribution boards
• Commercial building low-voltage electrical installations
• Three-phase protection of motor circuits with moderate inrush currents
• DIN rail mounted switchgear panels in overvoltage category III environments
• Switchgear assemblies where additional accessory equipment is required

Compliant with IEC/EN 60898-1. Part of the Eaton Moeller series xPole PL6 range for residential and commercial switchgear.

Also known as: Eaton PL6-C13/3, Eaton 286600, Eaton catalog 286600, Eaton model PL6-C13/3, xPole PL6 C13 3-pole MCB.