ABB 1SDA100416R1 XT5S 630 TMA 500-5000 3P Fixed MCCB – 500A Trip Unit, 630A Frame, 50kA Breaking Capacity
The ABB 1SDA100416R1 is a high-performance SACE Tmax XT5S 630 moulded-case circuit breaker (MCCB) designed to provide reliable overload and short-circuit protection in industrial and commercial low-voltage electrical distribution systems. Featuring a 630 A frame, 500 A TMA thermomagnetic trip unit, three-pole configuration and fixed mounting arrangement with front terminals, this circuit breaker delivers dependable protection for demanding electrical installations.
Identified by the full manufacturer designation XT5S 630 TMA 500-5000 3p F F, the breaker incorporates ABB's TMA adjustable thermomagnetic release, combining thermal overload protection with adjustable instantaneous magnetic short-circuit protection. The magnetic trip setting can be adjusted from 2500 A to 5000 A, allowing protection characteristics to be coordinated with the electrical installation.
The XT5S breaking-capacity class provides a rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity of 50 kA at 415 V AC, making the breaker suitable for appropriately designed distribution systems with substantial prospective fault currents.
Part of ABB's established SACE Tmax XT family, the 1SDA100416R1 combines compact construction, fixed front connections and conventional thermomagnetic protection technology for applications requiring robust electrical circuit protection without an electronic trip unit.
Key Advantages
- 630 A XT5 frame size for heavy-duty low-voltage distribution applications.
- 500 A rated TMA trip unit for overload and short-circuit protection.
- Three-pole (3P) configuration for protecting three-phase electrical circuits.
- 50 kA ultimate breaking capacity at 415 V AC for high-fault-level installations.
- Adjustable instantaneous magnetic protection from 2500 A to 5000 A.
- Thermal overload protection for sustained overcurrent conditions.
- Fixed mounting arrangement for permanent installation in electrical assemblies.
- Front terminals for convenient power conductor connections.
- Conventional thermomagnetic protection without electronic trip-unit programming.
- Suitable for industrial and commercial electrical distribution systems.
- Compact XT5 construction for efficient panel integration.
- Compatible with appropriately selected ABB Tmax XT5 accessories.
- Established ABB SACE circuit protection technology.
- Designed for use in IEC-based low-voltage installations.
Key Features
- ABB SACE Tmax XT moulded-case circuit breaker.
- XT5S 630 model designation.
- 630 A breaker frame rating.
- 500 A rated trip-unit current.
- TMA adjustable thermomagnetic protection release.
- Three main poles.
- 50 kA ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity at 415 V AC.
- Thermal protection against overloads.
- Adjustable magnetic protection against short circuits.
- 2500–5000 A instantaneous magnetic trip adjustment range.
- Fixed circuit-breaker installation.
- Front power terminals.
- Manual switching and resetting mechanism.
- Suitable for appropriately engineered three-phase electrical systems.
- Compact moulded-case construction.
- 140 × 205 × 103.5 mm product dimensions.
- 4.775 kg net product weight.
- ABB manufacturer reference 1SDA100416R1.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: ABB
- Product series: SACE Tmax XT
- Frame family: XT5
- Model: XT5S 630 TMA 500-5000 3p F F
- ABB order code: 1SDA100416R1
- Manufacturer part number: 1SDA100416R1
- Product group: T-Max XT 250 Range
- Product type: Moulded-case circuit breaker (MCCB)
- Frame size: XT5 630
- Rated frame current: 630 A
- Rated trip-unit current (In): 500 A
- Trip-unit type: TMA
- Protection technology: Thermomagnetic
- Protection functions: Thermal overload and instantaneous magnetic short-circuit protection
- Instantaneous magnetic trip adjustment (I3): 2500–5000 A
- Instantaneous magnetic adjustment relative to In: 5–10 × In
- Breaking-capacity class: S
- Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity (Icu) at 415 V AC: 50 kA
- Number of poles: 3
- Pole configuration: 3P
- Mounting version: Fixed
- Terminal arrangement: Front terminals
- Designation suffix F F: Fixed mounting, front terminals
- Operating mechanism: Manual toggle mechanism
- Product width: 140 mm
- Product height: 205 mm
- Product depth: 103.5 mm
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 140 × 205 × 103.5 mm
- Net weight: 4.775 kg
- EAN / GTIN: 8056221004930
- Relevant circuit-breaker standard: IEC/EN 60947-2
XT5S 630 Frame with 500A Thermomagnetic Protection
The ABB XT5S 630 belongs to the XT5 frame family within ABB's SACE Tmax XT moulded-case circuit-breaker range. The 630 A frame designation identifies the breaker size, while the installed TMA release is rated at 500 A.
This distinction is important when selecting the breaker for an electrical installation. The frame rating and the trip-unit rating are separate specifications, and the 500 A trip-unit rating determines the nominal current reference for the protection release.
The thermomagnetic release combines two protection mechanisms:
- Thermal protection: Responds to sustained overload currents that could cause excessive heating of conductors and connected equipment.
- Magnetic protection: Responds rapidly to high short-circuit currents, with an adjustable instantaneous threshold.
The TMA protection arrangement provides conventional circuit protection without requiring an electronic trip unit or digital configuration interface.
This makes the ABB 1SDA100416R1 suitable for electrical installations where straightforward, robust thermomagnetic protection is preferred.
Adjustable Magnetic Short-Circuit Protection from 2500A to 5000A
A defining feature of the XT5S 630 TMA 500-5000 is its adjustable instantaneous magnetic protection.
ABB identifies the magnetic setting range as I3 = 2500–5000 A, equivalent to approximately 5–10 times the 500 A rated trip-unit current.
This adjustment allows electrical engineers to select an instantaneous trip threshold appropriate to the protected circuit.
For example, equipment with significant energisation or starting currents may require careful selection of the magnetic threshold to avoid unnecessary tripping while maintaining adequate short-circuit protection.
The correct setting must be determined from the electrical installation's protection study, prospective fault current, conductor characteristics and coordination requirements.
The magnetic adjustment range does not change the breaker's rated frame current or its ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity.
50kA Breaking Capacity for Industrial Electrical Distribution
The ABB XT5S 630 features the S breaking-capacity classification, with a published ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity of 50 kA at 415 V AC.
The ultimate breaking capacity, identified as Icu, indicates the maximum prospective short-circuit current that the circuit breaker can interrupt under the specified test conditions.
A 50 kA breaking capacity at 415 V AC makes the breaker suitable for consideration in industrial distribution boards, switchboards and commercial installations where substantial fault currents may be present.
Electrical designers must verify that the breaking capacity at the actual operating voltage is sufficient for the installation's prospective short-circuit current.
Breaking capacity, service breaking capacity and short-time withstand characteristics are distinct ratings and should not be treated as interchangeable.
Fixed Mounting with Front Terminals
The 1SDA100416R1 is supplied in a fixed three-pole configuration with front terminals, as identified by the manufacturer's 3p F F designation.
The first F identifies the fixed mounting version, while the second F identifies the front-terminal arrangement.
Fixed mounting is commonly used in distribution boards and switchgear assemblies where the circuit breaker remains permanently installed during normal operation.
The front-terminal configuration provides accessible connection points for suitable conductors or busbar arrangements, subject to the manufacturer's terminal and installation requirements.
The compact enclosure dimensions of 140 mm wide, 205 mm high and 103.5 mm deep help support efficient integration into industrial electrical panels.
Installation must provide the necessary electrical clearances, conductor support, heat dissipation and mechanical fixing arrangements.
Industrial Protection and Coordination
The ABB XT5S 630 TMA is intended to protect electrical circuits against overloads and short circuits while providing manual switching functionality.
Its thermomagnetic protection characteristics can be incorporated into an appropriately engineered protection system with upstream and downstream circuit breakers, fuses and other protective devices.
Protection coordination is particularly important in installations containing multiple distribution levels or equipment with significant starting currents.
When selecting the breaker, engineers should consider:
- The continuous load current and expected operating conditions.
- The required overload protection characteristics.
- The instantaneous magnetic trip setting.
- The prospective short-circuit current at the installation point.
- The breaking capacity at the actual operating voltage.
- Coordination with upstream and downstream protective devices.
- Conductor sizing and permissible temperature rise.
- Panel ventilation and installation clearances.
The breaker does not include an integrated residual-current or earth-fault protection function in the specified TMA configuration. Additional protective equipment may be required where such functions are necessary.
Typical Applications
- Industrial low-voltage electrical distribution boards.
- Commercial electrical switchboards.
- Manufacturing and processing facilities.
- Three-phase power distribution circuits.
- Industrial machinery feeder protection.
- Electrical sub-distribution systems.
- Commercial and industrial building services.
- Industrial pumping and ventilation installations.
- Motor feeder circuits with appropriately coordinated protection.
- Electrical plant and equipment distribution.
- OEM electrical control panels.
- Industrial infrastructure and utility installations.
- Applications requiring a 500 A thermomagnetic MCCB in a 630 A frame.
- Installations requiring 50 kA breaking capacity at 415 V AC.
