Schneider iC65N 2P 32A Miniature Circuit Breaker

Standard designation: iC65N 2P C32A (commonly abbreviated as IC65N-2P32A in the market; C-curve by default)

Material codes: A9F18232 (C-curve); A9F17232 (B-curve); A9F19232 (D-curve)

✅ Model Definition

iC65: Acti9 series miniature circuit breaker

N: Breaking capacity class 6kA (iC65H=10kA, iC65L=15kA)

2P: 2-pole, simultaneous disconnection of phase and neutral for protection

32A: Rated current In=32A

C-curve (most common): Magnetic trip 5~10In, suitable for lighting, socket outlets and general power loads; B-curve 3~5In (low-voltage circuits); D-curve 10~20In (motors, transformers with inrush current)

📋 Core Electrical Specifications

Rated voltage Ue: AC 230/400V, 50/60Hz

Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icn: 6kA @400V AC (GB10963.1 / IEC60898-1)

Protection: Thermal-magnetic trip (overload + short-circuit dual protection), disconnector function

Mounting: DIN35mm rail, width 36mm (2 modules)

Insulation voltage Ui: 500V; Impulse withstand voltage Uimp: 6kV

Current limiting class: Class 3

Terminal protection IP20, IP40 when installed inside enclosure; CCC, CE certification

Wiring: Top-in bottom-out / bottom-in top-out both acceptable

📌 Typical Applications

Main incoming breaker for residential buildings, single-phase distribution circuits in shops

Lighting, socket circuits, ordinary fans and water pumps (C-curve)

Can be assembled with Vigi iC65 residual current add-on block to form RCBO

🔄 Replacement Information

Predecessor model: C65N 2P32A (discontinued)

Schneider equivalent upgrade: iC60N 2P C32A (A9F74232)

Domestic equivalent: Chint NXB-63 2P C32A, Delixi DZ47s 2P C32A

⚙️ Optional Accessories (compatible within series)

Vigi iC65 RCD add-on block (30mA Type A)

iMX shunt trip release, iMN undervoltage release, iOF auxiliary contact, iSD fault alarm contact

Differences between iC65N series and iC60N series

iC65N: China domestic version (CCC); iC60N: International general version (CE/IEC). Same outline, module width and basic tripping characteristic; 6kA breaking capacity per IEC60898. Directly interchangeable on DIN rail. But they differ in certification, applicable standards, contact status indication, available trip curves, accessory system and material codes.

1. Market Positioning & Certification

iC65N: Model dedicated for Chinese market, CCC certified, standard GB10963.1 (identical to IEC60898-1). No separate CE for overseas acceptance, not recognized for export projects.

Material prefix: A9F18xxxx (C-curve). Example: 2P C32A = A9F18232

iC60N: Global Acti9 international version, CE+IEC certified, compliant with IEC60898-1 (household distribution) + IEC60947-2 (industrial disconnector). Preferred for export panels, overseas complete sets and foreign-invested projects.

Material prefix: A9F74xxxx (C-curve). Example: 2P C32A = A9F74232

2. Breaking Capacity (Key Difference)

iC65N N grade: 6kA @400V (IEC60898 only)

iC60N N grade: 6kA (IEC60898) / 10kA (IEC60947 industrial condition), higher breaking capacity under industrial standard

3. Available Trip Curves

iC65N: B / C / D

iC60N: B / C / D / K / Z / MA (K for transformers, Z for electronic circuits, MA fixed magnetic trip for motors; wider selection for industrial control)

4. Front Panel Indication (VisiSafe / VisiTrip)

iC65N: Simplified China version. Green handle = open position; red marker for fault trip

iC60N: Full VisiSafe (visible true contact separation) + VisiTrip (independent red window for fault trip). Widely required by overseas safety specifications and site verification

5. Accessory Compatibility

Accessories look identical but have separate material code ranges. Strongly recommended to match accessories within the same series

iC65: iOF / iSD / iMX / iMN, Vigi iC65 RCD add-ons (China A9 domestic accessories)

iC60: Vigi iC60, overseas auxiliary / shunt trip; compatible with PowerTag smart energy monitoring modules (iC65 generally not fitted with overseas smart modules)

6. Dimension & Interchangeability

✅ Same module size: 1P=18mm, 2P=36mm, direct DIN35 rail swap, wiring from top or bottom allowed

⚠️ Important risk note: iC65N preferred for domestic cabinets in China; for export, foreign-owned projects or CE certificate requirement, select iC60N. iC65N cannot be substituted, overseas inspectors do not accept iC65N certificates.

7. Selection Comparison Table

8. Reference for your model 2P32A

iC65N 2P C32A: A9F18232 (regular stock for China domestic)

iC60N 2P C32A: A9F74232 (for export / foreign invested projects)

1. Prefix Coding Rule

1) iC65N (China CCC version)

B-curve: A9F17xxxx

C-curve: A9F18xxxx (mainstream)

D-curve: A9F19xxxx

5th digit = pole count: 1=1P; 2=2P; 3=3P; 4=4P

Last two digits = rated current: 01=1A, 02=2A…32=32A, 63=63A

2) iC60N (International CE version)

B-curve: A9F73xxxx

C-curve: A9F74xxxx (mainstream for export)

D-curve: A9F75xxxx

Pole & current coding rule identical to iC65N, one-to-one mechanical interchange

1. iC65N Full Model & Material Code List (B/C/D, 1P/2P/3P/4P, 1~63A)

(1) 1P Single Pole

(2) 2P Two Pole (your 2P32A here)

(3) 3P Three Pole

(4) 4P Four Pole

III. iC60N Full Model & Material Code List (B/C/D,1P/2P/3P/4P,1~63A)

Coding Reference

B-curve: A9F73xxx

C-curve: A9F74xxx (mainstream for export)

D-curve: A9F75xxx

(1) 1P

(2) 2P (match your 2P32A)

(3) 3P

(4) 4P

1. Direct Replacement for your 2P32A
2. Domestic China project requiring CCC: iC65N 2P C32A → A9F18232
3. Export / foreign-invested project requiring CE: iC60N 2P C32A → A9F74232
4. Matching RCD Add-on Blocks (DO NOT cross-series mix)

For iC65N: Vigi iC65 residual current add-on (A9V52xxx)

For iC60N: Vigi iC60 residual current add-on (A9V53xxx)