Transco C2P16 MCB 2 Pole 16A 10kA C Curve DIN Rail

Description

2 Pole MCB. 16 Amp. 10kA. Australian Approved.

The Transco C2P16 is a 2 pole 16A miniature circuit breaker (MCB) with a 10kA short circuit capacity — double pole overcurrent protection for residential, commercial, and light industrial circuit applications requiring simultaneous isolation of both active and neutral conductors. C curve tripping characteristic, 35mm DIN rail mounting, Australian approval number 130852, compliant with AS/NZ 61898-1. Sold individually.

• Transco — 2 pole 16A miniature circuit breaker (MCB)
• Rated current: 16A
• Number of poles: 2
• Short circuit capacity (Icn): 10kA
• Tripping characteristic: C curve
• Rated voltage: 230/400V AC
• Maximum service voltage: 264V
• Frequency: 50/60Hz
• Energy limiting class: 3
• Contact position indication: Yes
• Mechanical life: greater than 20,000 operations
• Electrical life: greater than 8,000 operations
• Connection: Screw terminal — pillar terminal with clamp
• Cable accommodation: 1–16mm²
• Mounting: 35mm symmetrical DIN rail
• Australian approval number: 130852
• Standard: AS/NZ 61898-1
• Also available in 1 pole and 3 pole configurations
• Available current ratings: 10, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63A

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Where the 2 Pole MCB Is the Right Circuit Protection Specification

A 2 pole MCB isolates both the active and neutral conductors simultaneously when it trips — the correct specification for main switches, double pole circuit protection on sub-boards, and any circuit where simultaneous active and neutral isolation is required by the installation standard or the application. In residential switchboards, 2 pole MCBs are typically used as main switches, for air conditioning circuits, for electric hot water systems, and for any circuit where double pole isolation is part of the design specification. In commercial and industrial sub-boards, 2 pole MCBs are used across a wider range of circuit types where the installation design calls for double pole protection.

The C curve tripping characteristic is the standard for residential and commercial general purpose circuits — it trips on overcurrent at 5 to 10 times the rated current, providing reliable protection against sustained overload and short circuit conditions without nuisance tripping from normal inrush currents from lighting, heating, and general power loads. The 10kA short circuit capacity covers the fault current levels encountered in most Australian residential and commercial installations. Energy limiting class 3 is the highest class available, providing the greatest downstream protection against let-through energy during fault conditions.

The C2P16 is the 16A variant in the Transco 2 pole MCB range. Available current ratings across the range are 10A (C2P10), 16A (C2P16), 20A (C2P20), 25A (C2P25), 32A (C2P32), 40A (C2P40), 50A (C2P50), and 63A (C2P63). 1 pole and 3 pole variants are also available for single pole and three phase circuit protection requirements.

Q: What is a C curve tripping characteristic on an MCB?
A: The C curve tripping characteristic means the MCB trips magnetically (instantaneous) at 5 to 10 times the rated current. This is the standard characteristic for residential and commercial general purpose circuits — it provides reliable protection against sustained overload and short circuit conditions while tolerating the normal inrush currents from lighting, heating, and general power loads without nuisance tripping.

Q: What is the difference between a 1 pole, 2 pole, and 3 pole MCB?
A: The number of poles indicates how many conductors the MCB interrupts simultaneously. A 1 pole MCB interrupts only the active conductor. A 2 pole MCB (C2P16) interrupts both active and neutral simultaneously — the correct specification for main switches and double pole circuit protection. A 3 pole MCB interrupts all three phase conductors simultaneously — used in three phase circuit applications.

Q: What cable sizes does the Transco C2P16 MCB accept?
A: The C2P16 accepts cable from 1mm² to 16mm² via screw terminal with pillar terminal and clamp — covering the full range of standard Australian residential and commercial circuit cable sizes from 1.5mm² lighting cable through to 16mm² main circuit cable.