Why Choose the Lovato P1RE1NC16AC300 RCBO?
The Lovato P1RE1NC16AC300 is a 1P+N residual current circuit breaker with overcurrent protection (RCBO) designed to combine overload, short-circuit and residual current protection in a single compact device. Part of the Lovato P1RE series, it occupies two DIN modules and provides a practical protection solution for single-phase distribution boards, industrial control panels and electrical equipment.
Rated at 16 A, the P1RE1NC16AC300 features a C tripping curve, 300 mA rated residual current and Type AC residual operating characteristic. The Type AC characteristic is designed to respond to sinusoidal alternating residual currents, while the C-curve overcurrent characteristic makes the device suitable for appropriately specified circuits with moderate inrush currents.
The P1RE1NC16AC300 operates at 230 V AC and 50/60 Hz and provides a 10 kA IEC short-circuit rating. With IEC compliance, 35 mm DIN rail mounting, IP20 frontal protection and robust electrical and mechanical endurance, it provides dependable combined circuit protection for professional electrical installations.
Key Advantages
- Combines overload, short-circuit and residual current protection in one device.
- 16 A rated current with C-curve overcurrent tripping.
- 300 mA rated residual current for earth leakage protection applications.
- Type AC characteristic for sinusoidal alternating residual currents.
- 10 kA IEC short-circuit rating for robust circuit protection.
- 1P+N configuration for single-phase circuits.
- Compact two-DIN-module construction.
- Standard 35 mm DIN rail mounting simplifies installation in distribution equipment.
Key Features
- Lovato P1RE RCBO series.
- 1P+N configuration.
- 2 DIN modules wide.
- 16 A rated current.
- C tripping curve.
- Type AC residual operating characteristic.
- 300 mA rated residual current IΔn.
- 230 V AC rated operational voltage.
- 400 V rated insulation voltage.
- 4 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- 10 kA IEC short-circuit rating.
- 50/60 Hz rated frequency.
- IP20 frontal protection.
- Designed for standard 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Combined Overcurrent and Residual Current Protection
An RCBO combines the functions of a miniature circuit breaker and residual current protection device within a single unit. The Lovato P1RE1NC16AC300 therefore protects its circuit against overloads and short circuits while also monitoring for residual current. Its 300 mA residual current rating makes it suitable for appropriately designed earth leakage protection applications where this operating threshold is specified.
The C tripping curve provides overcurrent protection suited to appropriately selected circuits with moderate inrush currents, while the Type AC residual characteristic responds to sinusoidal alternating residual currents. This combination makes the P1RE1NC16AC300 a compact protection solution for suitable single-phase AC distribution and equipment circuits.
Typical Applications
- Single-phase electrical distribution boards.
- Industrial and commercial control panels.
- Circuits requiring combined 16 A overcurrent and 300 mA residual current protection.
- AC circuits requiring Type AC residual current detection.
- Machinery and automation control circuits.
- OEM electrical cabinets and equipment.
- Branch circuits requiring a compact 1P+N RCBO.
