ABB S201M-C16 Miniature Circuit Breaker

Ordering code：2CDS271001R0164 / Domestic material number：10111809

Série: S200M (10kA high breaking capacity type), Montage sur rail DIN, déclenchement magnéto-thermique, Compatible CA/CC

✅ Interprétation du modèle

S200: S200 series disjoncteur miniature

1: 1 pôle (1P.)

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

C: C-curve trip (5~10In instantaneous trip, adapté à l'éclairage, general sockets and small inductive loads)

16: Rated current In=16A

📋 Core Electrical Specifications

Courant nominal In: 16 UN

Trip curve: Courbe C

Tension nominale: AC 230/400V; Max.. DC 72V

Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icn: 10 le (230V et)

Pouvoir ultime de coupure en court-circuit Icu: 15 kA @230V AC

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

Tension assignée de tenue aux chocs Uimp: 4 kV (6.2kV at sea level)

Dissipation de puissance: 2.5 W per pole

Fréquence: 50/60Hz

Energy limitation class: Classe 3

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

📐 Construction & Installation

Dimensions: 17.5 mm (W) ×88 mm (H) ×69 mm (D), 1 largeur du module

Terminal: Borne à vis; Max.. solid conductor 25mm², Max.. flexible conductor 16mm²

Cable entry: Top or bottom feeding, no polarity requirement

Status indicator: Red = ON, Green = OFF

Degré de protection: IP20 for bare unit; IP40 with front cover

Endurance: Electrical operation 20,000 cycles, Fonctionnement mécanique 20,000 cycles

Température de fonctionnement: -25℃ ~ +55℃

🛠️ Typical Applications

Commercial power distribution, branch circuits inside industrial control cabinets

Circuits d'éclairage, circuits de prise générale, les fans, solenoid valves and other inductive loads with low starting current

Not suitable for direct-on-line motor starting (courant d'appel élevé; D-curve or contacteur configuration is preferred)

Compatible avec ABB auxiliary contact S2C-H, déclencheur shunt / undervoltage release accessories

🆚 In-series Comparison & Référence alternative

1. S201-C16: Version standard, Icn=6kA, pouvoir de coupure inférieur
2. S201M-C16: 10le, widely used inside industrial cabinets (ce modèle)
3. S201P-C16: 25kA higher breaking capacity
4. SH201-C16: Economical residential type, 6le, for building wiring

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

⚠️ Remarques 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

Positionnement de base: 1P., Courbe C, 10kUn pouvoir de coupure élevé, adapté au civil, commercial and OEM control cabinet branch circuits; C-curve matches general lighting, sockets and small inductive loads

🏭 Industrial Automation (Le plus courant)

1. 220V branch supply circuits in PLC cabinets, VFD cabinets and HVAC DDC cabinets
2. Électrovannes, petits ventilateurs, ventilateurs de refroidissement, 220V power supplies and sensor power circuits
3. Internal power distribution for production lines, machines d'emballage, 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 & Bâtiments publics

1. Lighting and general socket circuits in office buildings, centres commerciaux, hotels and exhibition centers
2. Power distribution for computer rooms, armoires à courant faible, 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 (CSC, 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, unités de traitement d'air, 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, Éclairage LED, general sockets

✅ Switching power supplies, petits relais, électrovannes

✅ 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. Règle de codage du modèle (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

Pas de suffixe: 6le (standard)

M.: 10le (industrial preferred, ce modèle)

P.: 25le (rupture élevée)

4. C = Trip curve

B: 3~5In (charge résistive, éclairage)

C: 5~ 10 pouces (prises, les fans, électrovannes, usage général)

D: 10~20In (moteurs, charges d'appel élevées)

K: Motor dedicated; Z: Semiconductor protection

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

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

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

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

Plage actuelle: 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; AC/DC universel: S200M-UC

2）SH200 Series (Résidentiel & Property, 6le, Économie)

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

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

Populaire: 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, 6le)

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

5）SF200 / SF200DC (OEM & DC Special)

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)

Courant nominal In(UN):

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. Guide de sélection rapide
6. Control cabinet / automation equipment → S200M (10le), C-curve → S201M-C16
7. Household lighting & socket → SH200 (6le), Courbe 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 (pas de suffixe): 6kA general distribution; Product ID prefix: 2CDS25xxxx

S200M (M suffix): 10kA industrial cabinet mainstream (ce modèle); 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 (éclairage, charge résistive)

C: 5~ 10 pouces (usage général, électrovannes, les fans, prises)

D: 10~20In (moteurs, charges d'appel élevées)

K: Motor dedicated; Z: Semiconductor protection

4）Current Range

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

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

(1) 1P S201M (Le plus largement utilisé)

(2) 2P S202M

(3) 3P S203M / 4P S204M

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

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

(4) 1P+N S201M-NA、3P+N S203M-NA

S201M-C16NA；S203M-C20NA（3P+N）

Partie 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

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

Préfixe: 2CDS28xxxx; Modèles: S201P-C16, S202P-C32, S203P-C63

Partie 4: Special Derivatives (S200 Family)

1. S200M-DC: DC dedicated MCB (PV, UPS)
2. S200M-UC: AC/DC universel
3. S200M-TUC: Railway traction dedicated
4. S200K: K-curve for motor protection; S200Z: Z-curve for semiconductor protection

Partie 5: Accessoires 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)