ComPacT NSX
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CIRCUIT BREAKER
Circuit breaker ComPacT NSX160N, 50kA at 415VAC, MicroLogic 2.2 trip unit 160A, 3 poles 3d
SKU C16N32D160Schneider Electric C16N32D160 is a circuit breaker in the ComPacT NSX range. Key specifications include rated current: 160 A at 40 °C; poles: 3P; trip unit: MicroLogic 2.2.
160 A at 40 °CRated current
3PPoles
MicroLogic 2.2Trip unit
PRODUCT DATA
Technical specifications
Source: Schneider Electric product catalog.
Verified September 18, 2026.
| Product reference | C16N32D160 |
|---|---|
| Range | ComPacT |
| Product name | ComPacT NSX |
| Device short name | NSX160N |
| Product or component type | Circuit breaker |
| Device application | Distribution |
| Poles description | 3P |
| Protected poles description | 3D |
| [In] rated current | 160 A at 40 °C |
| [Ue] rated operational voltage | 690 V AC 50/60 Hz |
| Network type | AC |
| Network frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Suitability for isolation | Yes conforming to EN/IEC 60947-2 |
| Utilisation category | Category A |
| Breaking capacity | 90 kA Icu at 220/240 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 36 kA Icu at 500 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 10 kA Icu at 660/690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 85 kA Icu at 240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to UL 60947-4-1 50 kA Icu at 480 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to UL 60947-4-1 10 kA Icu at 600 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to UL 60947-4-1 |
| Breaking capacity code | N 50 kA 415 V AC |
| Trip unit name | MicroLogic 2.2 |
| Trip unit technology | Electronic |
| Trip unit protection functions | LSoI |
| Control type | Toggle |
| Circuit breaker mounting mode | Fixed |
| [Ui] rated insulation voltage | 800 V AC 50/60 Hz |
| [Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage | 8 kV |
| [Ics] rated service breaking capacity | 90 kA at 220/240 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 36 kA at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 35 kA at 525 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 10 kA at 660/690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 |
| Mechanical durability | 40000 cycles |
| Electrical durability | 40000 cycles at 440 V In/2 20000 cycles at 440 V In 15000 cycles at 690 V In/2 7500 cycles at 690 V In |
| Power dissipation per pole | 9.2 W |
| Mounting support | Backplate |
| Mounting position | Horizontal and vertical Flat on the back |
| Upside connection | Front |
| Downside connection | Front |
| Connection pitch | 35 mm |
| Protection type | L : for overload protection (long time) So : for short time short-circuit protection with fixed delay I : for instantaneous short-circuit protection |
| Trip unit rating | 160 A at 40 °C |
| Long-time pick-up adjustment type Ir (thermal protection) | Adjustable 9 settings |
| [Ir] long-time protection pick-up adjustment range | 63...160 A |
| Long-time protection delay adjustment type tr | Fixed |
| [tr] long-time delay adjustment range | 400 s at 1.5 x Ir 16 s at 6 x Ir 11 s at 7.2 x Ir |
| Thermal memory | 20 minutes before and after tripping |
| Short-time protection pick-up adjustment type Isd | Adjustable 9 settings |
| [Isd] Short-time protection pick-up adjustment range | 1.5...10 x Ir |
| Short-time protection delay adjustment type tsd | Fixed |
| Instantaneous protection pick-up adjustment type Ii | Fixed |
| [Ii] instantaneous protection pick-up adjustment range | 2400 A |
| Earth-leakage protection | Without |
| Zone selective interlocking ZSI | Without |
| Number of slots | 5 slot(s) |
| Local signalling | Flashing LED (green) for ready to operate LED 105 % Ir (red) for overload LED 90 % Ir (orange) for overload |
| Width (W) | 105 mm |
| Height (H) | 161 mm |
| Depth (D) | 86 mm |
| Net weight | 2.2 kg |
| Standards | EN/IEC 60947-2 |
| 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 |
| Relative humidity | 0…95 % |
| Operating altitude | 0...2000 m without derating 2000 m...5000 m with derating |
For complete electrical ratings, applicable standards, connection requirements and installation instructions, consult the official Schneider Electric reference ↗.