The ABB MO132-6.3 (SKU: 1SAM360000R1009) is a motor protection circuit-breaker — a magnetic-only manual motor starter rated at 6.3 A and 400 V AC, delivering an exceptional breaking capacity of 100 kA at 400 V AC. Designed for industrial automation and control panel applications, the MO132-6.3 provides reliable short-circuit protection for motors and electrical loads in demanding environments. Its compact 45 mm wide, 3-pole body makes it ideal for space-conscious panel layouts.
Certifications & Standards
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CE: Conformité Européenne — meets EU safety, health, and environmental requirements
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UKCA: UK Conformity Assessed — meets Great Britain market requirements post-Brexit
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EAC: Eurasian Conformity — certified for Eurasian Economic Union markets
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DNV: Det Norske Veritas — approved for marine and offshore applications
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LR: Lloyd's Register — marine type approval certification
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RINA: Registro Italiano Navale — Italian naval register marine approval
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RMRS: Russian Maritime Register of Shipping — marine certification
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UL: Underwriters Laboratories — certified for North American market safety standards
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KC: Korea Certification — certified for the South Korean market
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IEC 60947-1: General rules for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear
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EN 60947-1: European adoption of IEC 60947-1 general rules
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IEC/EN 60947-1: Combined IEC and EN standard for low-voltage switchgear — general rules
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IEC/EN 60947-2: Circuit-breakers standard for low-voltage switchgear
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IEC/EN 60947-4: Contactors and motor-starters standard for low-voltage switchgear
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IEC 60335-2: Safety of household and similar electrical appliances — particular requirements
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IEC 60068-2: Environmental testing — standard for climatic and mechanical durability
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EN 60947-1: European standard — general rules for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear
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EN 60947-2: European standard — circuit-breakers
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EN 60947-4: European standard — contactors and motor-starters
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EN 45555: General methods for the assessment of the ability of energy-related products to be repaired, reused, and recycled
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CSA: Canadian Standards Association — certified for Canadian and North American markets
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REACH: Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — EU chemical compliance
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RoHS: Restriction of Hazardous Substances — compliant with EU directive on hazardous materials
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WEEE: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment — compliant with EU disposal and recycling directive
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CCC: China Compulsory Certification — certified for the Chinese market
Applications & Use Cases
The MO132-6.3 manual motor starter is engineered for use in industrial control panels, machine building, and process automation systems where reliable short-circuit protection of small motors and loads is critical. Its magnetic-only operation makes it suitable for applications where thermal overload protection is handled separately, such as in combination with dedicated overload relays or soft starters. The unit is well-suited for OEM panel builders, plant engineers, and procurement professionals sourcing certified motor protection solutions for global installations — including marine, offshore, and hazardous environments as evidenced by its DNV, LR, RINA, and RMRS approvals.