Why Choose the Lovato P1MB1NC40 Miniature Circuit Breaker?
The Lovato P1MB1NC40 is a robust miniature circuit breaker (MCB) designed to provide reliable protection against overloads and short circuits in low-voltage electrical installations. Part of the Lovato Electric P1MB series, it delivers dependable thermal-magnetic protection for commercial, industrial and OEM electrical systems.
Featuring a 40 A rated current, Type C tripping characteristic and a 6 kA short-circuit breaking capacity, the P1MB1NC40 is suitable for circuits supplying equipment with moderate inrush currents, including HVAC equipment, power distribution circuits, transformers and small motors.
Its 1P+N configuration provides overcurrent protection on the phase conductor whilst simultaneously switching the neutral conductor. The compact two DIN module design enables efficient installation on a standard 35 mm DIN rail, making it ideal for modern modular distribution boards and control panels.
Key Advantages
- Reliable thermal-magnetic protection against overloads and short circuits.
- 40 A rated current for higher-current distribution circuits.
- Type C tripping characteristic accommodates moderate equipment starting currents.
- 6 kA breaking capacity provides dependable fault-current interruption.
- 1P+N configuration switches both phase and neutral conductors.
- Energy-limiting class 3 reduces fault energy.
- Compact two-module construction conserves panel space.
- Simple installation onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail.
Key Features
- Lovato Electric P1MB series.
- 40 A rated current.
- Type C tripping characteristic.
- 1P+N pole configuration.
- 6 kA short-circuit breaking capacity.
- 230/400 V AC rated operational voltage.
- 440 V rated insulation voltage (Ui).
- 4 kV impulse withstand voltage (Uimp).
- Thermal-magnetic operating mechanism.
- DIN rail mounting with screw terminals.
Reliable Protection for High-Current Electrical Circuits
The Lovato P1MB1NC40 combines thermal and magnetic tripping technologies to protect electrical wiring and connected equipment. The thermal element responds to prolonged overload conditions, whilst the magnetic element rapidly disconnects the circuit during short-circuit faults, helping reduce equipment damage and electrical downtime.
Its Type C operating characteristic is ideal for circuits containing equipment with moderate inrush currents, including HVAC equipment, transformers, power supplies and small motors. The 1P+N configuration also provides convenient phase and neutral switching for improved circuit isolation.
Typical Applications
- Commercial distribution boards.
- Industrial control panels.
- HVAC systems.
- Power distribution circuits.
- Small motors and inductive loads.
- Control transformers and power supplies.
- Automation systems.
- Machine control and auxiliary circuits.
