Schneider MGNEA9C45C1630CA Residual Current Circuit Breaker

Schneider MGNEA9C45C1630CA Integrated Disyuntor de corriente residual con protección contra sobrecorriente (RCBO)

Línea de productos: Easy9 EA9C45 Integrated RCBO

Desglose del modelo:

MGNEA9C45 = Upgraded Easy9 1P+N integrated RCBO; C16 = C-curve, 16Una corriente nominal; 30 = 30mA residual current; CA = Type A residual protection (plain C stands for Type AC)

✅ Core Technical Parameters

polacos: 1P+N (DPN, fase + neutral), 2 módulos / 36mm de ancho

Corriente nominal: 16A

Curva de disparo: Tipo C (viaje magnético: 5~ 10 pulgadas; para iluminación & circuitos generales de enchufes)

Tensión operativa nominal: CA 230 V., 50Hz

Corriente de funcionamiento residual nominal: 30mamá (high sensitivity for personal shock protection)

Tipo de corriente residual: Tipo A (detects AC sinusoidal leakage + fuga de CC pulsante; suitable for variable-frequency appliances, switch-mode power supplies, cargadores, small EV charging circuits)

Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icn: 4.5el

Funciones de protección: Protección contra sobrecarga + protección contra cortocircuitos + protección diferencial (3-en-1)

Montaje: 35carril DIN mm

Max wire cross-section: 16mm² copper cable; par de apriete: 2.5Nuevo Méjico; top-in bottom-out wiring

Resistencia: Eléctrico & vida mecánica: 20,000 ciclos

Estándares: GB16917, IEC61009; with CCC certification

📌 Diferenciación de selección (Crítico)

MGNEA9C45C1630C: Tipo CA, only detects AC leakage; for pure resistive lighting & circuitos de enchufe

MGNEA9C45C1630CA: Tipo A; preferred for phone chargers, aires acondicionados inverter, calentadores de agua, water purifiers, small EV charging circuits (mandatory for modern residential electrical installations)

📍 Typical Application Scenarios

Residential indoor socket circuits, cocina & bathroom circuits, single-phase power distribution in small retail premises.

Not suitable for direct-on-line starting of high-power motors.

⚠️ Replacement Options

1. Direct same-series replacement: MGNEA9C45C1630CA (Tipo A)
2. Domestic equivalent alternatives: Chint NXBL-32 1P+N C16 30mA Type A; Delixi HDBE-40LE, etc..
3. Upgraded Schneider series: iC65N Vigi (iC65N + separate residual current attachment, 6kA capacidad de corte)

📋 Troubleshooting Guide

1. Viajes inmediatamente después del cierre: Earth leakage fault (Type A is more sensitive to DC leakage), or live-neutral cross-connection
2. Intermittent tripping under load: Minor line-to-earth leakage, or internal power supply board leakage from connected equipment
3. Cannot close the switch: Short circuit or overload; disconnect downstream loads before retesting
4. Botón de prueba (t): Press once per month; the breaker should trip normally

Schneider MGNEA9C45C1630CA (EA9C45 1P+N C16 30mA Type A) vs Other Brands’ 1P+N RCBOs

Posicionamiento del producto: Easy9 contractor-grade integrated RCBO, electronic Type A, 4.5kA capacidad de corte, 2 módulos (36milímetros), neutral pole non-switched

Comparison scope: Chint NXBL, Delixi HDBE, Legrand, Siemens 5SU1, ABB 1P+N RCBOs

1. Common Structural & Wiring Characteristics (All 1P+N Models)

✅ Shared features: Only the live (l) pole is disconnected during tripping; neutral (norte) pole remains continuous. The neutral pole has no overload/short-circuit protection. Strict L/N polarity is required; polarity reversal is forbidden. All models are 2-module (36milímetros) Montado en carril DIN, 30mA instantaneous trip, curva C.

⚠️ This is an inherent design of 1P+N breakers, not exclusive to Schneider. It differs fundamentally from 2P RCBOs (which cut both live and neutral poles).

2. Key Differences Between Brands

(1) Tipo de corriente residual (Error más común)

This Schneider model: Tipo A (CA suffix). Detects both AC leakage and pulsating DC leakage; compatible with chargers, inverter AC, controladores LED, small EV chargers and switch-mode power supplies. This is the standard Type A required for modern residential & high-end renovation projects.

Many entry-level domestic 1P+N breakers: Default Type AC, only responding to sinusoidal AC leakage. They will fail to trip when DC leakage occurs from electronic loads, creating hidden safety risks.

Full Model List for MGNEA9C45 Series (Original Schneider Order Codes)

(1) C Curve | Tipo A (CA suffix, mainstream residential model)

(2) C Curve | Tipo CA (C suffix, legacy model for pure AC loads)

(3) D Curve | Tipo A (CA suffix, para motores & impulse loads)

(4) Derived K-type (Both live & neutral poles switched, Tipo CA)

MGNEA9C45C1630CK

MGNEA9C45C2030CK

Unified Technical Specifications for the Whole Series

polacos: 1P+N (DPN); ancho: 36milímetros (2 módulos)

Capacidad de ruptura: Icn = 4.5kA

Leakage type: Electrónico, viaje instantáneo, 30mamá

Alambrado: Max 16mm² copper wire; par de apriete: 2.5Nuevo Méjico

Voltaje: CA 230 V., 50Hz

Construcción: Monoblock integrated RCBO (not a MCB plus separate RCD attachment)

Aviso de eliminación gradual

1. Old part numbers without the MGN prefix (EA9C45C1630C) have been upgraded to the new MGNEA9C45 range.
2. Low-current Type AC variants are gradually being discontinued. New projects are recommended to specify CA Type A.

Guía de selección rápida

1. General sockets, kitchen/bath circuits, inverter appliances → C curve + California (Tipo A)
2. Pure resistive incandescent lighting loads → Type C (C.A.) is acceptable
3. bombas de agua & small motors → D curve + California (Tipo A)