Schneider C16F3 ComPacT NSX160F Trip Unit 3P

The Schneider Electric C16F3 is a 3-pole ComPacT NSX160F circuit breaker basic frame, rated 160 A at 40°C and 690 V AC, supplied without a trip unit. Designed for electrical power distribution systems, it achieves an ultimate breaking capacity (Icu) of 36 kA at 380/415 V AC and 85 kA at 220/240 V AC per IEC 60947-2.

Technical specifications:

• Commercial reference: C16F3
• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
• EAN:
• Series / range: ComPacT NSX new generation
• Product type: Circuit breaker basic frame, without trip unit
• Number of poles: 3P
• Rated current [In]: 160 A at 40°C
• Rated voltage [Ue]: 690 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Rated insulation voltage [Ui]: 800 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Rated impulse withstand voltage [Uimp]: 8 kV
• Ultimate breaking capacity [Icu]: 36 kA at 380/415 V AC; 35 kA at 440 V AC; 85 kA at 220/240 V AC (IEC 60947-2)
• Performance level: F - 36 kA at 415 V AC
• Network type: AC, 50/60 Hz
• Usage category: Category A
• Control type: Handle
• Mounting method: Fixed, rear plate
• Connection terminals: Front upper and lower, 35 mm
• Mechanical endurance: 40,000 cycles
• IP protection rating: IP40 (IEC 60529)
• IK protection rating: IK07 (IEC 62262)
• Pollution degree: 3 (IEC 60664-1)
• Operating temperature: -25 to 70°C
• Storage temperature: -50 to 85°C
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 105 x 161 x 86 mm
• Weight: 1.478 kg
• Standards: EN/IEC 60947-2, UL 60947-4-1

Features and benefits:

• Supplied as a bare frame without a trip unit, enabling selection of the most appropriate protection module for the application
• High breaking performance: 36 kA Icu at 380/415 V AC, classified at performance level F
• Suitable for use as an isolating device per EN/IEC 60947-2
• Wide operating temperature range of -25 to 70°C for demanding industrial environments
• High mechanical endurance rated at 40,000 operating cycles

Applications:

• Main and sub-main distribution switchboards in commercial and industrial installations
• Industrial panel building where a separately specified trip unit is required
• Fixed-mounted switchgear assemblies with high short-circuit breaking demands
• Electrical power distribution systems requiring a modular, configurable circuit breaker solution

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 C16F3, Schneider Electric C16F3, NSX160F circuit breaker frame, ComPacT NSX 160A 3-pole frame.