Why Choose the Lovato P1MB4PC16 Miniature Circuit Breaker?
The Lovato P1MB4PC16 is a dependable four-pole miniature circuit breaker (MCB) designed to protect electrical circuits against overloads and short circuits. Part of the Lovato Electric P1MB modular protection range, it combines reliable thermal-magnetic operation with a compact DIN rail format suitable for industrial machinery, commercial distribution systems and electrical control panels.
This miniature circuit breaker features a rated current of 16 A, a Type C tripping characteristic and a rated short-circuit breaking capacity of 10 kA. Its Type C response accommodates moderate inrush currents, making it suitable for motors, transformers, solenoids, power supplies and other inductive electrical equipment.
With four mechanically linked protected poles, the P1MB4PC16 provides simultaneous disconnection of all conductors during overload and short-circuit conditions. Its four-module housing mounts directly onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail, enabling straightforward installation within distribution boards, switchgear assemblies and industrial automation cabinets.
Key Advantages
- Dependable overload and short-circuit protection.
- Four-pole configuration for coordinated circuit isolation.
- 16 A rated current for control and power circuits.
- Type C tripping characteristic for loads with moderate inrush currents.
- High 10 kA short-circuit breaking capacity.
- Compact four-module construction for efficient panel installation.
Key Features
- Lovato Electric P1MB miniature circuit breaker series.
- Four-pole thermal-magnetic circuit breaker.
- 16 A rated operational current.
- Type C instantaneous tripping curve.
- 10 kA IEC short-circuit rating.
- 230/400 V AC rated operational voltage.
- Current-limiting class 3 performance.
- Four-module DIN rail mounted design.
Reliable Protection for Industrial Power Circuits
Miniature circuit breakers automatically interrupt an electrical supply when excessive current is detected. Thermal protection responds to sustained overload conditions, while magnetic protection provides rapid disconnection during high-current short circuits.
The Lovato P1MB4PC16 combines a 16 A current rating with a Type C tripping curve, making it suitable for circuits containing equipment that can produce moderate starting currents. Its four-pole construction ensures all protected conductors are isolated together when the breaker operates.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery and automation systems.
- Small motors and inductive electrical loads.
- Control transformers and power supplies.
- Solenoids, contactor coils and relay circuits.
- Three-phase control and distribution panels.
- Commercial and industrial electrical installations.
