ABB 1SAM250000R1013 MS116-20 20A 3P 10kA Motor Protection Circuit Breaker

The ABB MS116-20 (SKU: 1SAM250000R1013) is a 3-pole manual motor starter and motor protection circuit-breaker rated at 20 A with a breaking capacity of 10 kA at 400 VAC, designed for reliable short-circuit and overload protection of three-phase motors in industrial control panels and automation systems. The MS116-20 belongs to ABB's MS116 series, combining compact 45 mm width with robust performance across a wide range of certifications including CE, UL, DNV, and more, making it suitable for global deployment in demanding environments.

Technical Specifications

Certifications & Standards

• CE: Conformité Européenne — meets EU health, safety, and environmental requirements
• UKCA: UK Conformity Assessed — approved for Great Britain market post-Brexit
• EAC: Eurasian Conformity — certified for Russia and EAEU member states
• DNV: Det Norske Veritas — approved for marine and offshore applications
• GL: Germanischer Lloyd — marine type approval
• LR: Lloyd's Register — marine and industrial type approval
• KCC: Korea Communications Commission — certified for South Korean market
• UL: Underwriters Laboratories — North American safety certification
• CSA: Canadian Standards Association — certified for Canadian market
• CCC: China Compulsory Certification — required for the Chinese market
• IEC 60947-1 / EN 60947-1: General rules for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear
• IEC/EN 60947-2: Circuit breakers for low-voltage switchgear
• IEC/EN 60947-4: Contactors and motor starters
• IEC 60715: Dimensions of low-voltage switchgear and controlgear — DIN rail mounting
• IEC 60335-2: Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• IEC 60068-2: Environmental testing — climatic and mechanical tests
• EN 45555 / EN 45555-88: General methods for the assessment of the ability of energy-related products to be repaired, reused, upgraded, and recycled
• REACH: EU regulation on chemical substances — compliant
• RoHS: Restriction of Hazardous Substances — compliant
• WEEE: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive — compliant

Applications & Use Cases

• Direct-on-line (DOL) three-phase motor protection in industrial machinery
• Control panel and distribution board motor branch circuit protection
• Pump, fan, compressor, and conveyor motor control systems
• Marine and offshore electrical installations (DNV, GL, LR approved)
• Global OEM equipment requiring multi-market certification (UL, CCC, CSA, EAC, UKCA)
• Factory automation and process control panels