Why Choose the Lovato P1MB1NC16 Miniature Circuit Breaker?
The Lovato P1MB1NC16 is a reliable miniature circuit breaker (MCB) designed to protect low-voltage electrical circuits against overloads and short circuits. As part of the Lovato Electric P1MB series, it provides dependable thermal-magnetic protection for commercial distribution boards, industrial control panels and machinery installations.
Featuring a 16 A rated current, Type C tripping characteristic and 6 kA short-circuit breaking capacity, the P1MB1NC16 is suitable for circuits supplying equipment with moderate starting currents. Its operating characteristics make it a practical choice for lighting, control equipment, small motors, transformers and general electrical loads.
The breaker has a 1P+N configuration, providing overcurrent protection on the phase conductor whilst simultaneously switching the neutral conductor. Its robust two DIN module construction supports effective circuit isolation and straightforward installation on a standard DIN rail.
Key Advantages
- Dependable overload and short-circuit protection for low-voltage circuits.
- 16 A rated current suitable for lighting, control and general-purpose applications.
- Type C tripping characteristic accommodates moderate starting currents.
- 6 kA breaking capacity provides reliable fault-current interruption.
- 1P+N configuration switches both phase and neutral conductors.
- Thermal-magnetic operation provides automatic disconnection during electrical faults.
- Positive contact-position indication supports clear circuit status monitoring.
- Simple installation on a standard DIN rail.
Key Features
- Lovato Electric P1MB series.
- 16 A rated current.
- Type C tripping curve.
- 1P+N pole configuration.
- 6 kA short-circuit breaking capacity.
- 230 V AC rated voltage.
- 60 V DC rated voltage.
- 4 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- Compact two DIN module construction.
- Screw-terminal connections and DIN rail mounting.
Reliable Protection for Electrical Distribution Systems
The Lovato P1MB1NC16 combines thermal and magnetic tripping technologies to protect electrical wiring and connected equipment. The thermal element responds to sustained overload conditions, whilst the magnetic element provides rapid disconnection when a high-current short circuit occurs.
Its Type C characteristic allows the circuit breaker to accommodate moderate temporary inrush currents without unnecessary tripping. This makes it suitable for circuits containing lighting equipment, transformers, small motors, power supplies and other loads that may draw increased current during start-up.
Typical Applications
- Commercial distribution boards.
- Industrial control panels.
- Lighting and general-purpose circuits.
- PLC and automation systems.
- Control transformers and power supplies.
- Small motors and inductive loads.
- Heating, ventilation and building-services equipment.
- Machine control and auxiliary circuits.
