Schneider Electric Acti9 iC60H Miniature Circuit Breaker, 2-Pole, 10 A, Type C, 100 V DC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity

Get one up on electrical hazards with this MCB from Schneider Electric. It uses thermal-magnetic technology to monitor your network and cut power to connected appliances in the event of a short circuit or overload. This reduces the risk of fire outbreaks and boosts user safety. The breaker is a type-C device, which means it trips when it receives between 5 and 10 times its rated current of 10A. This makes it the right choice for applications that are prone to high inrush currents, like inductive loads and lighting systems.

• Clip-on mounting to a DIN rail is simple and tool-free, saving time and hassle

• Transportation industry

Yes, this unit's 6kV rated impulse withstand voltage shows that it handles high power surges without suffering damage, meaning it fits the bill for use with sensitive equipment.

iC60H series multi-standard circuit breakers combine circuit protection against short circuit currents and circuit protection against overload currents it also protects people against indirect contact with TN and IT neutral systems. Fully compliant with standards IEC/EN 60898 and IEC/EN 60947-2. ACTi 9 is fully tested, approved and certified by national and international third parties. It guarantees that your installation is safe and compliant with all relevant safety standards which demonstrates to your customers that you use industry-approved materials and best practices. These MCBs are normally used for high inductive loads where switching surges are high. Providing essential protection in industrial and commercial buildings, these miniature circuit breakers work especially well in polluted environments and networks.

VisiSafe guarantees the downstream circuit is always safe regardless of overvoltage conditions, even in the most demanding environments; the green strip indicates the safe position of contacts.

It protects wires from overloads and short-circuits. For overload protection the temperature of a bimetal, through which the current passes is decisive. If the nominal current—the current the circuit breaker is designed for—rises slightly, the bimetal heats up to a greater extent and, after a certain period of time, this causes the switching mechanism to trip. Today MCBs are installed in all our homes, offices and other buildings, protecting the electrical wires from damage. They have the advantage that they can be manually reset without having to replace wire as in the case of the traditional fuse. The MCBs have either a button or lever that can be flicked to reset it. They are used instead of fuses due to their convenience and improved safety features.

Curve B: Tripping: 3 to 5 times the rated current.

EN/IEC 60947-2, EN/IEC 60898-1.