Tesla MCB3P16 3 Pole 16 Amp 6kA C Curve Miniature Circuit Breaker

Description

Sixteen amps of three-phase protection. Ready for the board.

The Tesla MCB3P16 is a 3 Pole 16A 6kA C Curve Miniature Circuit Breaker built to IEC/EN60898. It protects three-phase distribution circuits from overload and short-circuit faults — reliable, DIN rail-ready, and approved for Australian switchboard use.

• 3 Pole / 16A / 6kA breaking capacity
• C Curve — general-purpose, handles moderate inrush
• 415V AC / 50-60Hz
• Thermal-magnetic trip — bi-metal overload + magnetic short-circuit
• DIN rail mount — 3 module width, 35mm rail
• Pillar clamp terminal — rigid conductor up to 25mm²
• IP20 rated for enclosed switchboard installation
• IEC/EN60898 — Australian approval number V08030
• Mechanical life: 10,000 cycles | Electrical life: 4,000 cycles
• HPC2 Series — available 10A to 63A

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Built for the Board, Rated for the Job

The 16A rating makes the MCB3P16 the natural step up from a 10A breaker — suited to higher-load general circuits in three-phase sub-boards where lighting, heating, and general power distribution demands more headroom. The thermal-magnetic trip mechanism delivers two-stage protection: a bi-metal strip handles sustained overloads, while a magnetic element trips instantaneously on short-circuit fault current. At 6kA breaking capacity, it's rated for fault levels typical in commercial and light industrial distribution boards across Australia.

The C Curve characteristic is the right choice where moderate inrush currents are present. It won't nuisance-trip on load start-up, but it will clear a genuine fault fast. For higher-inrush motor or transformer loads, a D Curve would be the correct selection.

Termination and Installation

Clips straight onto 35mm DIN rail. The pillar clamp terminal accepts rigid conductors up to 25mm² — no ferrules required. At 3 modules wide, it keeps multi-circuit boards compact. IP20 is appropriate for use inside any enclosed switchboard or distribution enclosure.

Compliance You Can Specify With Confidence

Manufactured to IEC/EN60898 with Australian regulatory approval number V08030. The HPC2 Series covers the full range from 10A to 63A in both single-pole and three-pole configurations, so one product family handles the whole board.

Q: What is the difference between the MCB3P16 and MCB3P10?
A: Both are Tesla HPC2 Series 3 Pole 6kA C Curve MCBs with identical construction, terminals, and approvals. The only difference is current rating — 16A vs 10A. Choose 16A where circuit loads or cable sizing requires the higher rating.

Q: Is the Tesla MCB3P16 approved for use in Australian switchboards?
A: Yes. The MCB3P16 carries Australian regulatory approval number V08030 and is manufactured to IEC/EN60898, the applicable standard for miniature circuit breakers. It is suitable for use in compliant Australian switchboard installations.

Q: What conductor sizes does the MCB3P16 accept?
A: The pillar clamp terminal accepts rigid (solid or stranded) copper conductors up to 25mm². This covers the conductor sizes typically used with a 16A three-phase circuit in commercial and industrial switchboard applications.