ABB S201M-C16 Miniature Circuit Breaker

Ordering code：2CDS271001R0164 / Domestic material number：10111809

Serie: S200M (10kA high breaking capacity type), Montaggio su guida DIN, viaggio magnetotermico, Compatibile AC/DC

✅ Model Interpretation

S200: S200 series interruttore automatico miniaturizzato

1: 1 palo (1P)

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

C: C-curve trip (5~10In instantaneous trip, adatto per l'illuminazione, general sockets and small inductive loads)

16: Rated current In=16A

📋 Core Electrical Specifications

Corrente nominale In: 16 UN

Curva di viaggio: Curva a C

Tensione nominale: AC 230/400V; Massimo. DC 72V

Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icn: 10 IL (230V e)

Potere di interruzione ultimo in cortocircuito Icu: 15 kA @230V AC

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

Tensione nominale di tenuta ad impulso Uimp: 4 kV (6.2kV at sea level)

Power dissipation: 2.5 W per pole

Frequenza: 50/60Hz

Energy limitation class: Classe 3

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

📐 Construction & Installazione

Dimensioni: 17.5 mm (W) ×88 mm (H) ×69 mm (D), 1 larghezza del modulo

terminale: Terminale a vite; Massimo. solid conductor 25mm², Massimo. flexible conductor 16mm²

Ingresso cavi: Top or bottom feeding, no polarity requirement

Indicatore di stato: Red = ON, Green = OFF

Grado di protezione: IP20 for bare unit; IP40 with front cover

Endurance: Electrical operation 20,000 cicli, Funzionamento meccanico 20,000 cicli

Temperatura operativa: -25℃ ~ +55 ℃

🛠️ Typical Applications

Commercial power distribution, branch circuits inside industrial control cabinets

Circuiti di illuminazione, general socket circuits, tifosi, solenoid valves and other inductive loads with low starting current

Not suitable for direct-on-line motor starting (elevata corrente di spunto; D-curve or contattore configuration is preferred)

Compatibile con ABB auxiliary contact S2C-H, sganciatore / undervoltage release accessories

🆚 In-series Comparison & Alternative Reference

1. S201-C16: Versione standard, Icn=6kA, potere di interruzione inferiore
2. S201M-C16: 10IL, widely used inside industrial cabinets (questo modello)
3. S201P-C16: 25kA higher breaking capacity
4. SH201-C16: Economical residential type, 6IL, for building wiring

Alternative equivalenti domestiche: Schneider iC65N-C16 (6IL), iC65H-C16 (10IL); Chint NM6, Delixi CDB6H 1P C16 10kA

⚠️ Important Notes

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

Posizionamento centrale: 1P, Curva a C, 10kA elevato potere di interruzione, adatto per civile, commercial and OEM control cabinet branch circuits; C-curve matches general lighting, sockets and small inductive loads

🏭 Industrial Automation (Più comune)

1. 220V branch supply circuits in PLC cabinets, VFD cabinets and HVAC DDC cabinets
2. Elettrovalvole, piccoli tifosi, ventole di raffreddamento, 220V power supplies and sensor power circuits
3. Internal power distribution for production lines, macchine confezionatrici, 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 & Edifici pubblici

1. Lighting and general socket circuits in office buildings, centri commerciali, hotels and exhibition centers
2. Power distribution for computer rooms, armadi a corrente debole, 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, air handling units, 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, LED lighting, general sockets

✅ Switching power supplies, piccoli relè, elettrovalvole

✅ 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. Regola di codifica del modello (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

Nessun suffisso: 6IL (standard)

M: 10IL (industrial preferred, questo modello)

P: 25IL (rottura elevata)

4. C = Trip curve

B: 3~5In (carico resistivo, illuminazione)

C: 5~10 pollici (prese, tifosi, elettrovalvole, scopo generale)

D: 10~20In (motori, carichi di spunto elevati)

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 (Industriale / Cabinet First Choice, This Model Belongs Here)

✅ Breaking capacity: 6IL (standard) / 10IL (M variant) / 25IL (P variant); Compatibile AC/DC, expandable with auxiliary contacts

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

Gamma attuale: 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 universale: S200M-UC

2）SH200 Series (Residenziale & Property, 6IL, Economia)

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

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

Popolare: 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, 6IL)

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

5）SF200 / SF200DC (OEM & Speciale 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)

Corrente nominale 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. Guida alla selezione rapida
6. Armadio di controllo / automation equipment → S200M (10IL), C-curve → S201M-C16
7. Household lighting & socket → SH200 (6IL), Curva a 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 (nessun suffisso): 6kA general distribution; Product ID prefix: 2CDS25xxxx

S200M (M suffix): 10kA industrial cabinet mainstream (questo modello); 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 (illuminazione, carico resistivo)

C: 5~10 pollici (scopo generale, elettrovalvole, tifosi, prese)

D: 10~20In (motori, carichi di spunto elevati)

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 (max 63A)

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

(1) 1P S201M (Più ampiamente usato)

(2) 2P S202M

(3) 3P S203M / 4P S204M

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

S204M-C63: Order No.10113531; ID: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)

Prefisso: 2CDS28xxxx; Modelli: S201P-C16, S202P-C32, S203P-C63

Parte 4: Special Derivatives (S200 Family)

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

Parte 5: Accessori compatibili (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)