ABB 2CDS254001R0164 S204-C16 4P 16A 6kA Curve-C DIN-Rail Miniature Circuit Breaker

The ABB S204-C16 miniature circuit breaker (MCB), catalog number S204-C16 (SKU: 2CDS254001R0164), is a 4-pole, 16 A, 6 kA breaking capacity device from the ABB S200 series, designed for overcurrent and short-circuit protection in residential, commercial, and light industrial distribution boards. Rated at 230/400 V AC with a Type C tripping curve, the S204-C16 mounts on standard DIN rail and delivers reliable protection for motors and general inductive loads in control panels and distribution systems.

Technical Specifications

Certifications & Standards

• IEC/EN 60898-1: Miniature circuit breakers for household and similar installations
• IEC/EN 60947-2: Low-voltage switchgear — circuit breakers (industrial)
• IEC 60898-1: International standard for MCBs
• EN 60898-1: European harmonised standard for MCBs
• IEC/EN 60664: Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems
• EN 60947-2: European standard for low-voltage circuit breakers
• IEC 60068-2: Environmental testing standard
• UL 1077: UL standard for supplementary protectors (North America)
• CSA: Canadian Standards Association approval
• EN 45555: General methods for the assessment of the ability to recondition electrical and electronic household and office equipment
• CE: Conformité Européenne — meets EU safety, health, and environmental requirements
• UKCA: UK Conformity Assessed — meets UK market requirements post-Brexit
• RoHS: Restriction of Hazardous Substances compliant
• REACH: Compliant with EU REACH chemical regulation
• WEEE: Compliant with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive

Applications & Use Cases

• Overcurrent and short-circuit protection in commercial and light industrial distribution boards
• Protection of motors, transformers, and inductive loads (Type C curve suitable for moderate inrush currents)
• Control panel and automation cabinet wiring protection
• Building services and infrastructure electrical systems
• Three-phase 400 V AC systems requiring 4-pole isolation of all live conductors