ABB S201M-C16 Miniature Circuit Breaker

Ordering code：2CDS271001R0164 / Domestic material number：10111809

Series: S200M (10kA high breaking capacity type), DIN rail mount, thermal-magnetic trip, AC/DC compatible

✅ Model Interpretation

S200: S200 series miniature circuit breaker

1: 1 pole (1P)

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

C: C-curve trip (5~10In instantaneous trip, suitable for lighting, general sockets and small inductive loads)

16: Rated current In=16A

📋 Core Electrical Specifications

Rated current In: 16 A

Trip curve: C-curve

Rated voltage: AC 230/400V; Max. DC 72V

Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icn: 10 kA (230V AC)

Ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity Icu: 15 kA @230V AC

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

Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp: 4 kV (6.2kV at sea level)

Power dissipation: 2.5 W per pole

Frequency: 50/60Hz

Energy limitation class: Class 3

Standards: IEC/EN 60898-1, IEC/EN 60947-2

📐 Construction & Installation

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

Terminal: Screw terminal; Max. solid conductor 25mm², Max. flexible conductor 16mm²

Cable entry: Top or bottom feeding, no polarity requirement

Status indicator: Red = ON, Green = OFF

Protection degree: IP20 for bare unit; IP40 with front cover

Endurance: Electrical operation 20,000 cycles, Mechanical operation 20,000 cycles

Operating temperature: -25℃ ~ +55℃

🛠️ Typical Applications

Commercial power distribution, branch circuits inside industrial control cabinets

Lighting circuits, general socket circuits, fans, solenoid valves and other inductive loads with low starting current

Not suitable for direct-on-line motor starting (high inrush current; D-curve or contactor configuration is preferred)

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

🆚 In-series Comparison & Alternative Reference

1. S201-C16: Standard version, Icn=6kA, lower breaking capacity
2. S201M-C16: 10kA, widely used inside industrial cabinets (this model)
3. S201P-C16: 25kA higher breaking capacity
4. SH201-C16: Economical residential type, 6kA, for building wiring

Domestic equivalent alternatives: Schneider iC65N-C16 (6kA), iC65H-C16 (10kA); 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

Core positioning: 1P, C-curve, 10kA high breaking capacity, suitable for civil, commercial and OEM control cabinet branch circuits; C-curve matches general lighting, sockets and small inductive loads

🏭 Industrial Automation (Most Common)

1. 220V branch supply circuits in PLC cabinets, VFD cabinets and HVAC DDC cabinets
2. Solenoid valves, small fans, cooling fans, 220V power supplies and sensor power circuits
3. Internal power distribution for production lines, packaging machines, 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 & Public Buildings

1. Lighting and general socket circuits in office buildings, shopping malls, hotels and exhibition centers
2. Power distribution for computer rooms, weak current cabinets, 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, small relays, solenoid valves

✅ 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. Model Coding Rule (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

No suffix: 6kA (standard)

M: 10kA (industrial preferred, this model)

P: 25kA (high breaking)

4. C = Trip curve

B: 3~5In (resistive load, lighting)

C: 5~10In (sockets, fans, solenoid valves, general purpose)

D: 10~20In (motors, high inrush loads)

K: Motor dedicated; Z: Semiconductor protection

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: 6kA (standard) / 10kA (M variant) / 25kA (P variant); AC/DC compatible, expandable with auxiliary contacts

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

Current range: 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 universal: S200M-UC

2）SH200 Series (Residential & Property, 6kA, Economy)

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

Models: SH201(1P), SH202(2P), SH203(3P), SH204(4P), 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, 6kA)

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)

Rated current In(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. Quick Selection Guide
6. Control cabinet / automation equipment → S200M (10kA), C-curve → S201M-C16
7. Household lighting & socket → SH200 (6kA), C-curve
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 (no suffix): 6kA general distribution; Product ID prefix: 2CDS25xxxx

S200M (M suffix): 10kA industrial cabinet mainstream (this model); 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 (lighting, resistive load)

C: 5~10In (general purpose, solenoid valves, fans, sockets)

D: 10~20In (motors, high inrush loads)

K: Motor dedicated; Z: Semiconductor protection

4）Current Range

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

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

(1) 1P S201M (Most Widely Used)

(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）

Part 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

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

Prefix: 2CDS28xxxx; Models: S201P-C16, S202P-C32, S203P-C63

Part 4: Special Derivatives (S200 Family)

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

Part 5: Compatible Accessories (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)