Why Choose the Lovato P1MB1PC04 Miniature Circuit Breaker?
The Lovato P1MB1PC04 is a compact and dependable miniature circuit breaker (MCB) designed to provide reliable protection against overloads and short circuits in residential, commercial and industrial electrical installations. As part of the Lovato P1MB modular protection range, it combines robust electrical performance with compact dimensions and compliance with recognised international standards.
Featuring a 4 A rated current, a Type C tripping characteristic and a 10 kA short-circuit breaking capacity, the P1MB1PC04 is particularly suited to protecting control circuits, automation equipment, transformers, relays, solenoids and other inductive loads with moderate inrush currents. Its thermal-magnetic operating mechanism delivers rapid fault protection while ensuring dependable everyday operation.
With its single-pole configuration and compact one-module DIN rail design, the P1MB1PC04 installs quickly into distribution boards, machine control panels and switchgear assemblies where reliable low-current circuit protection is required.
Key Advantages
- Reliable overload and short-circuit protection.
- 4 A rated current for low-current electrical circuits.
- Type C tripping characteristic for moderate inrush current applications.
- 10 kA short-circuit breaking capacity.
- Compact single-module DIN rail design.
- Suitable for industrial control, automation and electrical distribution systems.
Key Features
- Lovato P1MB miniature circuit breaker series.
- 4 A rated operational current.
- Single-pole (1P) configuration.
- Type C thermal-magnetic tripping characteristic.
- 10 kA short-circuit breaking capacity.
- 230 V AC rated operational voltage.
- 80 V DC rated operational voltage.
- Rated insulation voltage of 440 V.
- Rated impulse withstand voltage of 4 kV.
- Standard 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Reliable Protection for Control and Automation Circuits
The Lovato P1MB1PC04 automatically disconnects electrical circuits whenever overload or short-circuit conditions occur, protecting wiring, connected equipment and sensitive electrical devices from damage. Its thermal-magnetic operating principle provides dependable fault protection while ensuring reliable operation during normal service.
The Type C tripping characteristic makes this miniature circuit breaker suitable for circuits supplying equipment with moderate inrush currents, including control transformers, relays, solenoids, contactors and small motors commonly found in industrial automation systems.
Typical Applications
- Industrial control panels.
- PLC and automation systems.
- Control transformer circuits.
- Relay and contactor protection.
- Instrumentation and signalling equipment.
- Small motors and inductive loads.
- Machine auxiliary power circuits.
