Tesla RCBO6K16 Single Pole 16 Amp 6kA 30mA Type A RCBO Safety Switch

Description

The most popular RCBO rating. GPO circuits sorted in one slim module.

The Tesla RCBO6K16 is a Single Pole 16A 6kA 30mA Type A RCBO built to AS/NZS 61009.1. It combines residual current (earth leakage) and overcurrent (circuit breaker) protection in a single 1P+N DIN rail device — the most widely specified single-phase RCBO rating in Australian residential and commercial switchboards, covering GPO circuits, small appliance circuits, and light commercial power distribution.

• 1P+N / 16A / 6kA breaking capacity
• 30mA residual current trip — personal protection threshold
• Type A — detects sinusoidal and pulsating DC residual currents
• C Curve overcurrent trip — general-purpose, handles moderate inrush
• 240V AC / 50-60Hz
• DIN rail mount — 1 module width, 18mm, 35mm rail
• Pillar clamp terminal — rigid conductor up to 10mm²
• IP20 rated for enclosed switchboard installation
• AS/NZS 61009.1 — approval number SGS-210384-EA
• Mechanical life: 20,000 cycles | Electrical life: 10,000 cycles
• Range: available 10A, 16A, 20A, 25A, 32A

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The Go-To RCBO for GPO and Appliance Circuits

The 16A RCBO is the single most commonly installed combined RCD/MCB rating in Australian residential switchboards — the standard choice for general power outlet (GPO) circuits and small dedicated appliance circuits where AS/NZS 3000 requires both overcurrent and earth leakage protection. In a single 18mm module it replaces what would otherwise be a separate MCB and a shared RCD, giving each circuit its own independent earth leakage protection. A trip on one circuit doesn't affect others — unlike a single RCD protecting a bank of MCBs.

Type A — Compatible with Modern Electronic Loads

The Type A residual current characteristic detects both sinusoidal AC fault currents and pulsating DC fault currents — the types generated by switch-mode power supplies, LED drivers, and electronically controlled appliances commonly connected to GPO circuits. For any circuit feeding modern electronic equipment, Type A is the correct and safer selection over Type AC. The RCBO6K16 is Type A across the full RCBO6K range.

Termination and Installation

Clips straight onto 35mm DIN rail. The pillar clamp terminal accepts rigid conductors up to 25mm² — no ferrules required. At 18mm wide (1 module), it occupies the same space as a single MCB. IP20 is appropriate for any enclosed switchboard or distribution enclosure. Operating temperature -5°C to 55°C.

Q: Why use an RCBO instead of a shared RCD protecting multiple MCBs?
A: A shared RCD protects multiple circuits — if it trips, all circuits on that RCD lose power simultaneously. An RCBO protects one circuit independently — a fault or nuisance trip on one circuit doesn't affect any other. For residential and commercial switchboards, individual RCBOs per circuit improve reliability and fault-finding, and meet the spirit of AS/NZS 3000 RCD protection requirements more robustly.

Q: Is the Tesla RCBO6K16 approved for use in Australian switchboards?
A: Yes. The RCBO6K16 is built to AS/NZS 61009.1 with Australian approval number SGS-210384-EA. It is suitable for use in compliant Australian residential, commercial, and light industrial switchboard installations.

Q: What is the difference between the RCBO6K16 and RCBO6K10?
A: Both are Tesla RCBO6K range 1P+N, 6kA, 30mA, Type A RCBOs with identical construction, approval, and 18mm footprint. The only difference is current rating — 16A vs 10A. The RCBO6K16 is the standard choice for GPO and small appliance circuits; the RCBO6K10 suits lower-load lighting circuits where 10A is sufficient.