{"product_id":"hager-40a-2p-isolator-sbn240","title":"Hager SBN240 Isolator 40A 2-Pole — Main Switch Made in France","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHager Isolator 40A 2P – SBN240\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hager SBN240 is a 40A, 2-pole isolator (switch-disconnector) used as a main switch or local isolation point ahead of MCBs and RCCBs in a distribution board. It provides safe, manual off-load disconnection for maintenance, testing, or emergency shutdown, and is Made in France to Hager's standard build quality for UAE residential, commercial, and light industrial installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 A rated current, 2-pole (2P) switch-disconnector for single-phase supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated operational voltage 400 V AC, rated insulation voltage 440 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort-circuit making capacity 0.84 kA and 1-second short-time withstand of 0.60 kA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 2-module DIN rail enclosure (83 x 35 mm), fits standard consumer units and panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiconnect aligned terminals top and bottom, accepting 2.5–16 mm² flexible or 2.5–25 mm² rigid conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP20 protection, 50–60 Hz operation, -20 °C to 70 °C operating range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated for 60,000 mechanical operations and 5,000 electrical (AC21\/AC22) cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplies with IEC 60947-3 and IEC 60669-2-4; RoHS compliant and REACH-SVHC free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHager\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSBN240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDevice Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolator \/ Switch-Disconnector (Main Switch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Operational Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Insulation Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e440 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaking Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.84 kA at 415 V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort-Time Withstand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.60 kA (1 s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerminal Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiconnect aligned terminals, top and bottom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConductor Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5–16 mm² flexible \/ 2.5–25 mm² rigid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 modules (83 x 35 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDurability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60,000 mechanical operations \/ 5,000 electrical cycles (AC21\/AC22)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEC 60947-3, IEC 60669-2-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in France\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\u003eMain switch \/ isolation point ahead of an MCB or RCCB distribution board in villas and apartments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial buildings: offices, retail units, schools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight industrial panels requiring a lockable manual disconnect for maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny 40A single-phase (2-pole) supply needing off-load isolation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the SBN240 an MCB or an isolator?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's an isolator (switch-disconnector), not an MCB. It has no overload or short-circuit protection — it only provides a manual on\/off disconnect. Despite being listed under \"MCBs\" in some catalogue views, the SBN240 is a main switch\/isolator and should be paired with separate MCBs or RCCBs for circuit protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does 2-pole (2P) mean for this isolator?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2-pole means it switches both the live and neutral conductors together on a single-phase supply, giving full off-load isolation of the circuit rather than switching just the live conductor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should this isolator be installed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically as the main incoming switch or a local isolation point ahead of the MCBs\/RCCBs in a distribution board, so the whole board (or a section of it) can be isolated for maintenance without needing to trip individual breakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I install this myself?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This is trade-only distribution board equipment and must be installed and connected by a licensed electrician in accordance with local wiring regulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan the SBN240 be used to switch a live circuit under load?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is rated for on-load switching within its AC21\/AC22 utilisation category, but it is not a protective device — it should be operated as an isolator for maintenance and emergency disconnection, not as a substitute for a circuit breaker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41797539037283,"sku":"SBN240","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/6570\/1475\/files\/SBN240.webp?v=1787498920","url":"https:\/\/www.deluxeuae.com\/products\/hager-40a-2p-isolator-sbn240","provider":"Deluxe Electricals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}