2CCS861001R0164 ABB S801S-C16 MCB 50 kA 1P Type C 16 A

Why Choose the ABB S801S-C16 MCB?

The ABB S801S-C16 is a high-performance 1-pole miniature circuit breaker (MCB) designed to provide dependable overload and short-circuit protection in demanding electrical installations. As part of the ABB S800S high-performance circuit breaker range, it combines a rated current of 16 A, Type C tripping characteristic and a high 50 kA short-circuit breaking capacity.

The S800S platform is designed for applications requiring substantial fault-current interruption capability in a compact modular format. The S801S-C16 provides automatic circuit protection against sustained overloads and short circuits, making it suitable for professional industrial and commercial distribution, machinery and control-panel applications.

With its Type C characteristic, the S801S-C16 is well suited to general-purpose circuits and loads with moderate starting or inrush currents. Its combination of a 16 A rating and 50 kA breaking capacity provides robust protection for demanding single-pole electrical circuits.

Key Advantages

• High-performance 1-pole miniature circuit breaker.
• 16 A rated current for power and control circuits.
• High 50 kA short-circuit breaking capacity.
• Type C tripping characteristic suitable for general-purpose loads with moderate inrush currents.
• Provides overload and short-circuit protection.
• Compact modular design for demanding electrical installations.

Key Features

• ABB S800S high-performance MCB series.
• 1-pole configuration.
• 16 A rated current.
• Type C tripping characteristic.
• 50 kA breaking capacity.
• Automatic overload and short-circuit protection.
• Suitable for general industrial and commercial electrical circuits.
• ABB order code 2CCS861001R0164.

High-Performance Protection for General-Purpose Circuits

Miniature circuit breakers automatically disconnect protected circuits when excessive current results from an overload or short circuit. This helps protect conductors, equipment and electrical installations from the potentially damaging effects of sustained overcurrents and high fault currents.

The Type C characteristic of the ABB S801S-C16 makes it suitable for a broad range of general-purpose electrical loads, including circuits where moderate transient starting currents may occur. Combined with its high 50 kA breaking capacity, it provides dependable protection for demanding industrial and commercial installations.

Typical Applications

• Industrial electrical distribution systems.
• Commercial distribution panels.
• Machinery and automation control panels.
• General-purpose power circuits.
• Loads with moderate starting or inrush currents.
• Installations requiring high short-circuit breaking capacity.