Hager NT116C Miniature Circuit Breaker MCB 16A 1 Pole C Curve 10kA 1 Module DIN Rail 240-415V

Description

16A protection with 10kA breaking.

The Hager NT116C is a 16A single-pole miniature circuit breaker (MCB) with a C tripping curve and 10kA breaking capacity, protecting circuits against overload and short circuit from a compact 1-module DIN rail body.

Key Features

• Rated current: 16A, single pole (1P)
• C tripping curve (5–10x In)
• 10kA breaking capacity (Icn) to IEC 60898-1
• Rated voltage 240–415V AC, insulation voltage 500V
• Compact 1-module width (17.5mm) DIN rail mount
• Accepts conductors 1–35mm² rigid, 1–25mm² flexible
• Energy limiting class 3; IP20; 360° mounting
• Compliant with AS/NZS 60898.1

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Why it Matters

The go-to power sub-circuit breaker.
The NT116C is a 16A miniature circuit breaker, protecting a circuit against both overload and short circuit and tripping automatically when either occurs. A 16A rating is one of the most-used sizes on general power sub-circuits – power points, dedicated appliance feeds and small equipment runs – and its high 10kA breaking capacity handles the fault levels found in commercial and industrial switchboards.

C curve for general-purpose loads.
The C tripping characteristic trips on short circuit at 5 to 10 times rated current, the general-purpose curve suited to mixed resistive and moderately inductive loads. Backed by a 10kA short-circuit breaking capacity to IEC 60898-1 and energy limiting class 3, the NT116C limits let-through energy during a fault to help protect downstream cabling and equipment.

Built for Australian switchboards.
At one module (17.5mm) wide, 83mm high and 70mm deep, the NT116C clips onto standard 35mm DIN rail with 360° mounting flexibility, and its terminals take rigid conductors up to 35mm² at 2.8Nm. It is compliant with AS/NZS 60898.1, rated IP20, and operates from -25°C to 70°C to suit meter boxes, distribution boards and plant rooms across Australian conditions. Hager auxiliaries including the MZ201 auxiliary contact, MZ202 alarm contact and MZ203/MZ204 shunt trips are available.

Q: What is the Hager NT116C used for?
It is a 16A single-pole MCB, a common size for protecting power points and general power sub-circuits against overload and short circuit, with a 10kA rating suited to commercial and industrial boards.

Q: What does the C curve mean on the NT116C?
The C curve trips on short circuit at 5 to 10 times the rated current, making it the general-purpose characteristic for mixed resistive and moderately inductive loads.

Q: What is the difference between the NT116C (10kA) and a 6kA MCB?
10kA is the rated short-circuit breaking capacity, suited to higher-fault commercial and industrial boards; a 6kA breaker such as Hager's MSN range is used where fault levels are lower, typically residential and light commercial.