Schneider Electric Acti9 iC60H Miniature Circuit Breaker, 3-Pole, 63 A, Type D, 133 V DC, 10 kA Breaking Capacity

Don't get tripped up by power faults – with this MCB from Schneider Electric, you can stop short circuits in a flash. It uses a thermal-magnetic tripping mechanism to shut down power when nominal currents rise too high, preventing damage to electrical wires. A 63A current rating makes this a sturdy option for use in high-powered installations. It's durable enough to handle powerful inflows with a breaking capacity of 10kA at a maximum 440V voltage. Thanks to front-facing toggle switches, resetting system protection after a trip is quick and simple.

• 3 poles to monitor a trio of circuits at once

• Data networks

This MCB is a D-curve type, which means it trips at between 10 to 14 times its full load current. This makes it a good choice with devices where inrush currents are likely to be high, such as X-ray machines and industrial motors.

Introducing Schneider Electrics iC60H series of multi-standard circuit breakers which combine circuit protection against short circuit currents and circuit protection against overload currents alongside protecting users 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 the user's installation is safe and compliant with all relevant safety standards. 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. VisiTrip red window on the front face indicates fault tripping allowing fast diagnosis, resolution, and reclosing loads for easier building management and reduced downtime.

• Downstream circuit is always safe

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.