ComPacT NSX
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BASIC FRAME
Circuit breaker basic frame, ComPacT NSX160N, 50kA at 415VAC 50/60 Hz, 160A, without trip unit, 3 poles
SKU C16N3Schneider Electric C16N3 is a basic frame in the ComPacT NSX range. Key specifications include mounting mode: Fixed; rated current: 160 A at 40 °C; poles: 3P.
FixedMounting mode
160 A at 40 °CRated current
3PPoles
PRODUCT DATA
Technical specifications
Source: Schneider Electric product catalog.
Verified September 18, 2026.
| Product reference | C16N3 |
|---|---|
| Range | ComPacT |
| Product name | ComPacT NSX |
| Device short name | NSX160N |
| Product or component type | Basic frame |
| Device application | Distribution |
| Poles description | 3P |
| [In] rated current | 160 A at 40 °C |
| [Ue] rated operational voltage | 690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 |
| Network type | AC |
| Network frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Suitability for isolation | Yes conforming to EN/IEC 60947-2 |
| Utilisation category | Category A |
| Breaking capacity | 10 kA at 600 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to UL 508 85 kA at 240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to UL 508 10 kA Icu at 660/690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 35 kA Icu at 525 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 kA at 480 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to UL 508 36 kA Icu at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 kA Icu at 380/415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 kA Icu at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 90 kA Icu at 220/240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 |
| Breaking capacity code | N 50 kA 415 V AC |
| Control type | Toggle |
| Mounting mode | Fixed |
| [Ui] rated insulation voltage | 800 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 |
| [Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage | 8 kV conforming to IEC 60947-2 |
| [Ics] rated service breaking capacity | 10 kA at 660/690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 35 kA at 525 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 36 kA at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 kA at 380/415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 kA at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 90 kA at 220/240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 |
| Mechanical durability | 40000 cycles conforming to IEC 60947-2 |
| Electrical durability | 40000 cycles 440 V AC 50/60 Hz In/2 conforming to IEC 60947-2 15000 cycles 690 V AC 50/60 Hz In/2 conforming to IEC 60947-2 20000 cycles 440 V AC 50/60 Hz In conforming to IEC 60947-2 7500 cycles 690 V AC 50/60 Hz In conforming to IEC 60947-2 |
| Mounting support | Backplate |
| Upside connection | Front |
| Downside connection | Front |
| Connection pitch | 35 mm |
| Protection type | Without protection |
| Width (W) | 105 mm |
| Height (H) | 161 mm |
| Depth (D) | 86 mm |
| Standards | EN/IEC 60947-2 UL 60947-4-1 |
| Overvoltage category | III |
| Electrical shock protection class | Class II on front face |
| Pollution degree | 3 conforming to IEC 60664-1 |
| IP degree of protection | IP40 conforming to IEC 60529 |
| IK degree of protection | IK07 conforming to IEC 62262 |
| Ambient air temperature for operation | -25…70 °C |
| Ambient air temperature for storage | -50…85 °C |
For complete electrical ratings, applicable standards, connection requirements and installation instructions, consult the official Schneider Electric reference ↗.