Why Choose the Lovato P5ME3PS0160 Moulded Case Circuit Breaker?
The Lovato P5ME3PS0160 is a high-performance three-pole moulded case circuit breaker (MCCB) designed to provide reliable overload and short-circuit protection for industrial electrical distribution systems. As part of the Lovato P5ME moulded case circuit breaker series, it combines a 160 A rated current with an adjustable electronic trip unit, allowing protection settings to be matched to the requirements of the protected circuit.
The P5ME3PS0160 features an electronic overload adjustment range of 64–160 A and an electronic short-circuit trip adjustment range of 96–1600 A. This flexibility makes the breaker suitable for protecting industrial feeders, machinery supplies and distribution circuits where adjustable protection is required rather than a fixed trip characteristic.
With an ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity Icu of 50 kA at 380–415 V AC and a rated operational voltage up to 690 V AC, the P5ME3PS0160 is suitable for demanding low-voltage installations. Its compact moulded-case construction, screw fixing and comprehensive P5 accessory system make it a practical choice for industrial switchboards and electrical control panels.
Key Advantages
- High-performance 160 A three-pole moulded case circuit breaker.
- 50 kA Icu at 380–415 V AC for demanding short-circuit protection applications.
- Adjustable 64–160 A electronic overload protection enables accurate circuit protection.
- Adjustable 96–1600 A electronic short-circuit trip provides installation flexibility.
- 690 V AC rated operational voltage suits a broad range of industrial distribution systems.
- High 1000 V rated insulation voltage and 8 kV impulse withstand capability.
Key Features
- Lovato P5ME moulded case circuit breaker series.
- 160 A rated current at ambient temperatures up to 40 °C.
- Three-pole IEC configuration.
- Electronic overload trip adjustable from 64–160 A.
- Electronic short-circuit trip adjustable from 96–1600 A.
- 50 kA Icu and 50 kA Ics at 380–415 V AC.
- Rated operational voltage up to 690 V AC.
- 1000 V insulation voltage and 8 kV impulse withstand voltage.
- Mechanical endurance of 25,000 cycles.
- Compact screw-mounted construction for industrial switchboards.
Reliable Circuit Protection for Industrial Distribution
Moulded case circuit breakers such as the Lovato P5ME3PS0160 protect electrical installations against damaging overload and short-circuit currents. The electronic trip system continuously monitors current through the breaker and disconnects the protected circuit when operating conditions exceed the configured protection thresholds.
The adjustable overload and short-circuit settings of the P5ME3PS0160 allow protection to be coordinated with downstream equipment and conductor ratings. Combined with its high short-circuit breaking capacity, this makes the breaker suitable for industrial distribution systems where dependable fault interruption, selective protection and straightforward system integration are required.
Typical Applications
- Industrial low-voltage distribution boards.
- Main and sub-distribution circuits.
- Industrial machinery power supplies.
- Electrical control panels and switchboards.
- Feeder and cable protection.
- Manufacturing and process automation installations.
