ABB 2CDS271001R0165 S201M-B16 1P 16A 10kA B-Curve Miniature Circuit Breaker

The ABB S201M-B16 (SKU: 2CDS271001R0165) is a 1-pole, 16A miniature circuit breaker (MCB) from the S200M series, delivering a 10 kA breaking capacity at 230/400 V AC with a B-curve trip characteristic. Designed for reliable overcurrent and short-circuit protection in residential, commercial, and light industrial control panels, the S201M-B16 offers compact 17.5 mm DIN rail mounting in a robust thermoplastic housing.

Technical Specifications

Certifications & Standards

• IEC/EN 60898-1: International and European standard for circuit breakers for overcurrent protection in household and similar installations
• IEC/EN 60947-2: International and European standard for low-voltage switchgear — circuit breakers
• IEC 60898-1: IEC standard for circuit breakers used in household and similar installations
• EN 60898-1: European harmonised standard for household circuit breakers
• IEC/EN 60898: Combined IEC/EN standard for circuit breakers in household and similar applications
• IEC/EN60898: Alternate notation for combined IEC/EN 60898 compliance
• IEC 60068-2: Environmental testing standard (climatic and mechanical durability)
• EN 60898: European standard for circuit breakers in household installations
• EN 60947-2: European low-voltage switchgear standard — circuit breakers
• EN45555: European standard on end-of-life treatment for electrical and electronic equipment
• EN60664: Insulation coordination standard for equipment in low-voltage systems
• EN60898: European household circuit breaker standard (alternate notation)
• EN60947: European low-voltage switchgear and controlgear standard
• UL 1077: UL standard for supplementary protectors for use in electrical equipment
• CSA: Canadian Standards Association certification for electrical safety
• RoHS: Restriction of Hazardous Substances — compliant with EU Directive 2011/65/EU
• REACH: Compliant with EU REACH regulation on chemical safety (SVHC)
• WEEE: Compliant with EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
• CE: Conformité Européenne — meets EU health, safety, and environmental requirements
• UKCA: UK Conformity Assessed — meets Great Britain market requirements post-Brexit

Applications & Use Cases

• Overcurrent and short-circuit protection in residential distribution boards
• Final circuit protection in commercial and light industrial control panels
• Branch circuit protection for lighting, socket outlets, and small appliance loads
• DIN rail installation in compact switchboards and meter cabinets
• Building services automation panels requiring high breaking capacity in a narrow profile