{"product_id":"abb-16a-3p-mcb-type-c-sh203-c16","title":"ABB SH203-C16 MCB 16A 3-Pole 6kA Type C","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABB SH203-C16 is a 3-pole miniature circuit breaker (MCB) rated for 16 A with a 6 kA breaking capacity, designed for reliable protection in residential and light commercial panels. It features DIN-rail mounting, a space-saving bottom-fixing auxiliary contact, and compliance with IEC, UL and CSA standards for global use, including UAE installations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e3-pole MCB, Type C configuration for general-purpose protection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent rating: 16 A\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperating voltage: 400 V AC\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBreaking capacity: 6 kA (Icu)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDIN rail mounting with a compact bottom-fixing auxiliary contact for space savings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConforms to IEC, UL and CSA standards for worldwide applicability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuitable for domestic\/residential installations in defined markets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e \u003cthead\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eABB\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eSH203-C16\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePoles\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e3-Pole MCB, Type C\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eCurrent Rating\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e16 A\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e400 V AC\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBreaking Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e6 kA\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eDIN Rail\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eStandards\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eIEC, UL, CSA\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eApplications\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eDomestic\/residential installations in defined markets\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eDownload PDF\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eResidential distribution boards and panel boards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSmall commercial circuits and lighting branches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBranch protection for outlets and general-purpose circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \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 Type C tripping curve mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType C trips at 5–10x rated current, giving enough headroom for motors, transformers, and ballast\/LED-driver inrush without nuisance tripping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the 6kA breaking capacity mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6kA is the maximum fault current this MCB can safely interrupt without damage. 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