ABB MCB 25A Single Pole 6Ka SH201-C25

ABB SH201-C25 1-Pole 25A Type C MCB

The ABB SH201-C25 is a 1-pole 25A Type C miniature circuit breaker with 6kA breaking capacity from the ABB SH200 Compact Home series. It is current limiting, combining a delayed thermal tripping mechanism for overload protection with an electromechanical mechanism for short-circuit protection, suited to power and lighting circuits in UAE residential and light commercial distribution boards.

Key Features

• 1-pole 25A Type C MCB for protection of power and lighting circuits with moderate inrush currents
• 6kA breaking capacity suitable for standard UAE residential and light commercial fault levels
• Current-limiting design with dual thermal and electromechanical tripping mechanisms for reliable overload and short-circuit protection
• Cage screw terminals accept conductors from 0.75 to 25 mm², simplifying installation and wiring
• Genuine ABB SH200 series quality — consistent performance and reliability

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Power circuit protection in residential distribution boards
• Lighting and small power circuit protection in commercial buildings
• Distribution board upgrades in UAE villas and apartments requiring 25A protection
• General building services circuit protection in light commercial UAE installations

FAQ

• What's the difference between an MCB and an RCCB/RCD?
  An 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.
• What does the Type C tripping curve mean?
  Type C trips at 5–10x rated current, giving enough headroom for motors, transformers, and ballast/LED-driver inrush without nuisance tripping.
• What does the 6kA breaking capacity mean?
  6kA 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.
• How many poles do I need?
  A 1-pole (1P) breaker switches the line conductor only — the standard choice for individual single-phase final circuits (lighting, sockets).
• Is this MCB compatible with other ABB DIN-rail distribution boards?
  Yes — it's a standard DIN-rail (EN 60715) mounted breaker and clips directly into ABB's modular consumer units and distribution boards alongside other ABB DIN-rail devices.
• Can I install this myself?
  No. 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.