{"product_id":"abb-16a-3-pole-miniature-circuit-breaker-sh203m-c16","title":"ABB SH203M-C16 MCB 16A 3-Pole 10kA Type C","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eABB SH203M-C16 3-Pole 16A Type C MCB\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA genuine ABB 3-pole MCB, 16A, 10kA breaking capacity — commonly used to protect a 3-phase circuit such as a central AC unit or larger appliance in a villa or commercial distribution board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-pole standard miniature circuit breaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent rating: 16A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaking capacity: 10kA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: SH203M-C16 (2CDS273011R0164)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: ABB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact footprint for space-constrained installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSH203M-C16 (2CDS273011R0164)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Poles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBreaking Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10kA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVilla distribution boards — 3-phase AC and appliance circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidential sub-panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial lighting and power circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between an MCB and an RCCB\/RCD?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn MCB (miniature circuit breaker) protects wiring and connected equipment against overload and short-circuit current. An RCCB\/RCD protects against earth leakage by monitoring current imbalance. The two are complementary and are normally installed together in a distribution board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the 10kA breaking capacity mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10kA is the maximum fault current this MCB can safely interrupt without damage. It should be equal to or higher than the prospective fault current at its installation point in the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy 3-pole for this circuit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 3-pole (3P) breaker switches all three phases of a three-phase supply, which is what a central AC unit or larger three-phase appliance circuit needs — a single-pole breaker only switches the line conductor on a single-phase circuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this MCB compatible with other ABB DIN-rail distribution boards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it's a standard DIN-rail mounted breaker and clips directly into ABB's modular consumer units and distribution boards alongside other ABB DIN-rail devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I install this myself?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This is a distribution board component and must be installed and connected by a licensed electrician in accordance with UAE wiring regulations — it is not a DIY consumer product, even for a like-for-like replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ABB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41797518164067,"sku":"SH203M-C16","price":124.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/6570\/1475\/files\/9PAA00000378857_400x400_0a0ed2ef-fce4-4b24-ab43-11c418b0283c.png?v=1787499435","url":"https:\/\/www.deluxeuae.com\/products\/abb-16a-3-pole-miniature-circuit-breaker-sh203m-c16","provider":"Deluxe Electricals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}