ABB S201M-C16 Miniature Circuit Breaker

Código de pedido：2CDS271001R0164 / Domestic material number：10111809

Serie: S200M (10kA high breaking capacity type), Montaje en carril DIN, viaje termomagnético, Compatible con CA/CC

✅ Model Interpretation

S200: S200 series disyuntor miniatura

1: 1 polo (1PAG)

METRO: Breaking capacity class M, Icn=10kA @230V AC

do: C-curve trip (5~10In instantaneous trip, adecuado para iluminación, general sockets and small inductive loads)

16: Rated current In=16A

📋 Especificaciones eléctricas básicas

Corriente nominal en: 16 A

Curva de viaje: curva C

Tensión nominal: AC 230/400V; máx.. DC 72V

Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icn: 10 el (230V y)

Capacidad máxima de corte en cortocircuito Icu: 15 kA @230V AC

Service short-circuit breaking capacity Ics: 7.5 kA @230V AC

Tensión nominal soportada al impulso Uimp: 4 kV (6.2kV at sea level)

Power dissipation: 2.5 W per pole

Frecuencia: 50/60Hz

Energy limitation class: Clase 3

Estándares: CEI/EN 60898-1, CEI/EN 60947-2

📐 Construction & Instalación

Dimensiones: 17.5 milímetros (W.) ×88 mm (h) ×69 mm (D), 1 ancho del módulo

Terminal: Terminal de tornillo; máx.. solid conductor 25mm², máx.. flexible conductor 16mm²

Entrada de cables: Top or bottom feeding, no polarity requirement

Status indicator: Red = ON, Green = OFF

Grado de protección: IP20 for bare unit; IP40 with front cover

Resistencia: Electrical operation 20,000 ciclos, Operación mecánica 20,000 ciclos

Temperatura de funcionamiento: -25℃ ~ +55 ℃

🛠️ Aplicaciones típicas

Commercial power distribution, branch circuits inside industrial control cabinets

Circuitos de iluminación, circuitos generales de enchufes, fans, solenoid valves and other inductive loads with low starting current

Not suitable for direct-on-line motor starting (alta corriente de irrupción; D-curve or contactor configuration is preferred)

compatible con TEJIDO auxiliary contact S2C-H, liberación de derivación / undervoltage release accessories

🆚 In-series Comparison & Alternative Reference

1. S201-C16: Versión estándar, Icn=6kA, menor capacidad de rotura
2. S201M-C16: 10el, widely used inside industrial cabinets (este modelo)
3. S201P-C16: 25kA higher breaking capacity
4. SH201-C16: Economical residential type, 6el, for building wiring

Domestic equivalent alternatives: Schneider iC65N-C16 (6el), iC65H-C16 (10el); Chint NM6, Delixi CDB6H 1P C16 10kA

⚠️ Notas importantes

C-curve instantaneous trip at 5~10In; nuisance tripping may occur for heavy inrush loads, switch to D-curve for such cases

DC breaking capacity is derated when used on DC circuits; verify DC breaking rating before selection

Can be assembled with residual current block to form RCBO: S201M + DS201 module solution

Posicionamiento central: 1PAG, curva C, 10kA alto poder de corte, adecuado para civiles, commercial and OEM control cabinet branch circuits; C-curve matches general lighting, sockets and small inductive loads

🏭 Industrial Automation (Más común)

1. 220V branch supply circuits in PLC cabinets, VFD cabinets and HVAC DDC cabinets
2. Válvulas solenoides, pequeños fans, ventiladores de refrigeración, 220V power supplies and sensor power circuits
3. Internal power distribution for production lines, máquinas de embalaje, test jigs and custom automation equipment
4. Auxiliary control circuits for machine tools (not for direct motor startup; select D-curve for DOL motors)
5. AC auxiliary circuits for photovoltaic systems (max DC 72V for standard unit; use UC variant for high DC voltage)

🏢 Commercial & Edificios públicos

1. Lighting and general socket circuits in office buildings, centros comerciales, hotels and exhibition centers
2. Power distribution for computer rooms, gabinetes actuales débiles, monitoring boxes, access control and public address systems
3. Fan coil and fresh air control circuits for central air conditioning
4. Terminal distribution boxes in hospitals, laboratories and libraries (10kA breaking capacity for locations with high prospective short-circuit current)

🏠 Residential & High-end Buildings

1. Sub-distribution boxes for large apartments and villas, basement power distribution (higher short-circuit withstand than standard 6kA MCBs)
2. Auxiliary control circuits for EV chargers and home energy storage AC side (main circuit shall be calculated separately)

🚢 Infrastructure & Special Industry (With Marine Certifications)

1. Cabin lighting and instrument control circuits on vessels and offshore platforms (CCS, DNV approvals available)
2. Electromechanical cabinets for railway stations, tunnel electromechanical systems and pump stations
3. 220V power protection inside telecom base stations and outdoor integrated cabinets

🧩 OEM Complete Equipment

Power distribution cabinets, EPS/UPS cabinets, unidades de tratamiento de aire, purification equipment, dehumidifiers and printing machines. Popular model for ABB OEM partners. Auxiliary contact S2C-H can be fitted for status feedback; RCBO configuration available with residual current block.

✅ Suitable Load Types (C-curve 5~10In Instantaneous Trip)

✅ Incandescent lamps, iluminación LED, general sockets

✅ Switching power supplies, pequeños relés, válvulas solenoides

✅ Small fans, fan coil motors (low starting current)

❌ Not suitable for direct starting of large motors and high inrush loads (risk of nuisance tripping; select S201M-D16 D-curve)

1. Regla de codificación del modelo (Take S201M-C16 as Example)

S201M-C16

1. S200 = Series
2. 1 = Pole: 1=1P, 2=2P, 3=3P, 4=4P, 1+NA=1P+N
3. M = Breaking class

Sin sufijo: 6el (estándar)

METRO: 10el (industrial preferred, este modelo)

PAG: 25el (alto rompimiento)

4. C = Trip curve

B: 3~5In (carga resistiva, iluminación)

do: 5~ 10 pulgadas (enchufes, fans, válvulas solenoides, propósito general)

D: 10~20In (motores, altas cargas de irrupción)

k: Motor dedicated; z: Protección de semiconductores

5. 16 = Rated current: 6/10/16/20/25/32/40/50/63/80/100A
6. Six Main MCB Series

1）S200 Series (Industrial / Cabinet First Choice, This Model Belongs Here)

✅ Breaking capacity: 6el (estándar) / 10el (M variant) / 25el (P variant); Compatible con CA/CC, expandable with auxiliary contacts

Pole types: S201(1PAG), S202(2PAG), S203(3PAG), S204(4PAG), S201NA(1P+N)

Rango actual: 0.5~63A, extended 80/100A versions available

Popular models:

S201M-C16 (1P 16A 10kA, cabinet standard)

S201-C6/C10/C20/C32 (6kA standard)

S202M-C16, S203M-C16, S204-C63

DC variant: S200M-DC; CA/CC universales: S200M-UC

2）SH200 Series (Residencial & Property, 6el, Economía)

Mainstream for household distribution boards, 6kA rompiendo, B/C curve only

Modelos: SH201(1PAG), SH202(2PAG), SH203(3PAG), SH204(4PAG), SH201NA(1P+N)

Popular: SH201-C16, SH202-C40, SH203-C63

Derivatives: SH200-OV overvoltage protection, ARVP auto-recovery over/undervoltage

3）SN201 (1P+N Compact Single Module)

SN201L-C16, SN201-C20; space-saving for compact distribution boxes

4）SE200 Series (Mid-range for Projects, 6el)

SE201-C16, SE202-C32, SE203-D63; SE200L=4.5kA entry level

5）SF200 / SF200DC (OEM & Especial DC)

DC circuits for photovoltaic and UPS, SF200DC DC MCB

6）S800 Series (Ultra High Breaking, 15~30kA)

S802S-C63, for main incoming circuits with high short-circuit current

3. Common Rated Current Range (Applicable to All Series)

Corriente nominal en(A):

0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 13, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63, 80, 100

4. Residual Current Circuit Breakers (RCBO, Compatible Platform)

DS200, GSH200, GSN201: Integrated RCBO based on S200 platform, DS201-C16/0.03 (1P 16A 30mA residual current)

5. Guía de selección rápida
6. Control cabinet / automation equipment → S200M (10el), C-curve → S201M-C16
7. Household lighting & socket → SH200 (6el), curva C
8. Direct motor start, anti-nuisance trip → D-curve S201M-D16
9. DC circuit → S200M-DC
10. S200 Series Overview (S201M-C16 belongs to S200M industrial variant)

1）Breaking Capacity Class

S200 (sin sufijo): 6kA general distribution; Product ID prefix: 2CDS25xxxx

S200M (sufijo m): 10kA industrial cabinet mainstream (este modelo); Product ID prefix: 2CDS27xxxx

S200P (P suffix): 25kA high breaking for incoming main switch; Product ID prefix: 2CDS28xxxx

2）Pole Code

1=1P; 2=2P; 3=3P; 4=4P; 1NA=1P+N; 3NA=3P+N

3）Trip Curve

B: 3~5In (iluminación, carga resistiva)

do: 5~ 10 pulgadas (propósito general, válvulas solenoides, fans, enchufes)

D: 10~20In (motores, altas cargas de irrupción)

k: Motor dedicated; z: Protección de semiconductores

4）Current Range

0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 13, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63A (max 63A)

Parte 1: S200M (10kA Industrial, Including S201M-C16)【Key】

(1) 1P S201M (Más utilizado)

(2) 2P S202M

(3) 3P S203M / 4P S204M

S203M-C16: Order No.10111865; IDENTIFICACIÓN:2CDS273001R0167

S204M-C63: Order No.10113531; IDENTIFICACIÓN:2CDS274001R0639

(4) 1P+N S201M-NA、3P+N S203M-NA

S201M-C16NA；S203M-C20NA（3P+N）

Parte 2: S200 (6kA Standard Version, No M Suffix)

Product ID prefix: 2CDS25xxxx

1P S201 (Main C-curve)

2P S202 / 3P S203 / 4P S204

S202-C16: 10113641；2CDS252001R0160

S203-C16: 10113665；2CDS253001R0167

S204-C63: 10113695；2CDS254001R0639

Parte 3: S200P (25kA High Breaking, Incoming Main Switch)

Prefijo: 2CDS28xxxx; Modelos: S201P-C16, S202P-C32, S203P-C63

Parte 4: Special Derivatives (S200 Family)

1. S200M-DC: DC dedicated MCB (fotovoltaica, Unión Postal Universal)
2. S200M-UC: CA/CC universales
3. S200M-TUC: Railway traction dedicated
4. S200K: K-curve for motor protection; S200Z: Z-curve for semiconductor protection

Parte 5: Accesorios compatibles (For All S200)

Auxiliary contact S2C-H6R: Ordering code 2CDS200912R0001

Alarm contact S2C-S/H6R: 2CDS200922R0001

Residual current block: DS201 (integrated RCBO, S200 base + RCD block)