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Eaton Load-Break Switch, 4-Pole, 160 A, PN1 Frame, Frame Clamp Terminals
Part numberPN1-4-160EAN / GTIN4015082812539HS code8536.90
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Product Description
Eaton PN1-4-160 load-break switch, 4-pole, with frame clamp main-circuit terminals.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer part number (MPN)
- PN1-4-160
- EAN / GTIN
- 4015082812539
- HS code
- 8536.90
- Sales unit
- pcs
- Eaton catalogue number
- 281253
- Depth
- 88 mm
- Height
- 145 mm
- Width
- 120 mm
- Weight
- 1.166 kg
- Compliances
- RoHS conform
- Certifications
- IEC; IEC/EN 60947
- Functions
- Interlockable; Disconnectors/main switches
- Amperage Rating
- 160 A
- Application
- Use in unearthed supply systems at 690 V
- Circuit breaker frame type
- PN1
- Features
- Version as main switch; Version as emergency stop installation; Version as maintenance-/service switch
- Number of poles
- Four-pole
- Special features
- Main switch characteristics including positive drive to IEC/EN 60204 and VDE 0113. Isolating characteristics to IEC/EN 60947-3 and VDE 0660. Busbar tag shroud to VDE 0160 Part 100. Rated current = rated uninterrupted current: 160 A
- Type
- Switch-disconnector
- Ambient operating temperature - max
- 70 °C
- Ambient storage temperature - max
- 70 °C
- Ambient operating temperature - min
- -25 °C
- Equipment heat dissipation, current-dependent
- 29.18 W
- Rated operational current for specified heat dissipation (In)
- 160 A
- Direction of incoming supply
- As required
- Electrical connection type of main circuit
- Frame clamp
- Handle type
- Rocker lever
- Isolation
- 300 V AC (between the auxiliary contacts); 500 V AC (between auxiliary contacts and main contacts)
- Lifespan, electrical
- 1000 operations at 690 V AC-23A; 1000 operations at 400 V AC-23A; 7500 operations at 400 V AC-1; 1000 operations at 415 V AC-23A; 5000 operations at 690 V AC-1; 7500 operations at 415 V AC-1
- Number of operations per hour - max
- 120
- Overvoltage category
- III
- Pollution degree
- 3
- Rated conditional short-circuit current with back-up fuse
- 100 kA at 400/415 V; 80 kA at 690 V; 160 gR
- Rated conditional short-circuit current with downstream fuse
- 10 kA at 690 V; 160 gR; 100 kA at 400/415 V
- Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp) at auxiliary contacts
- 6000 V
- Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp) at main contacts
- 6000 V
- Rated insulation voltage (Ui)
- 690 V
- Rated operating frequency
- 50 Hz
- Rated operating power at AC-23, 400 V
- 90 kW
- Rated operating voltage (Ue) at AC - max
- 690 V
- Rated operational current
- 160 A (415 V AC-22/23A, making and breaking capacity); 160 A (690 V AC-22/23A, making and breaking capacity)
- Rated short-circuit making capacity Icm at 690 V, 50/60 Hz
- 2.8 kA
- Rated short-time withstand current (Icw)
- 2 kA
- Rated short-time withstand current (t = 0.3 s)
- 2 kA
- Rated short-time withstand current (t = 1 s)
- 2 kA
- Short-circuit protective device fuses - max
- 160 A gL
- Voltage rating
- 690 V - 690 V
- Climatic proofing
- Damp heat, constant, to IEC 60068-2-78; Damp heat, cyclic, to IEC 60068-2-30
- Degree of protection
- IP20 (basic protection type, in the area of the HMI devices); Other
- Degree of protection (IP), front side
- IP40 (with insulating surround); IP66 (with door coupling rotary handle); IP20
- Degree of protection (terminations)
- IP00 (terminations, phase insulator and band terminal); IP10 (tunnel terminal)
- Handle color
- Black
- Lifespan, mechanical
- 20000 operations
- Mounting Method
- Ground mounting; Built-in device fixed built-in technique; Fixed; Intermediate mounting; Distribution board installation
- Number of auxiliary contacts (change-over contacts)
- 0
- Number of auxiliary contacts (normally closed contacts)
- 0
- Number of auxiliary contacts (normally open contacts)
- 0
- Number of switches
- 1
- Protection against direct contact
- Finger and back-of-hand proof to DIN EN 50274/VDE 0106 part 110
- Shock resistance
- 20 g (half-sinusoidal shock 20 ms)
- Switch positions
- I, 0
- Optional terminals
- Connection on rear. Screw terminal. Tunnel terminal
- Standard terminals
- Box terminal
- Terminal capacity (aluminum solid conductor/cable)
- 10 mm² - 16 mm² (1x) direct at switch rear-side connection; 16 mm² (1x) at tunnel terminal; 10 mm² - 16 mm² (2x) direct at switch rear-side connection
- Terminal capacity (aluminum stranded conductor/cable)
- 25 mm² - 95 mm² (1x) at 1-hole tunnel terminal
- Terminal capacity (copper busbar)
- M6 at rear-side screw connection; Min. 12 mm x 5 mm direct at switch rear-side connection; Max. 16 mm x 5 mm direct at switch rear-side connection
- Terminal capacity (copper solid conductor/cable)
- 6 mm² - 16 mm² (2x) direct at switch rear-side connection; 16 mm² (1x) at tunnel terminal; 10 mm² - 16 mm² (1x) direct at switch rear-side connection; 10 mm² - 16 mm² (1x) at box terminal; 6 mm² - 16 mm² (2x) at box terminal
- Terminal capacity (copper strip)
- Min. 2 segments of 9 mm x 0.8 mm at box terminal; Max. 9 segments of 9 mm x 0.8 mm at box terminal
- Document Name
- Description Action
Standards & Compliance
- HS Code
- 8536.90
Cross References
- EAN 4015082812539
- SAP 1000072346
- Code 8563063
Product Documentation
Document preview: LOAD-BREAK SWITCH 4 POLE BOX TERMINAL (PN1-4-160) — Specification Data Sheet (OEM)
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Catalogue entry last verified: 2026-09-30. A manufacturer datasheet is attached to this entry — confirm application-critical values against it.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I buy PN1-4-160?
- PN1-4-160 can be ordered from cballast.com as a Eaton catalogue item: request a quotation on this page or email sales@cballast.com, and the order ships worldwide.
- What is the manufacturer part number for this Eaton product?
- The manufacturer part number is PN1-4-160.
- What is the HS code for PN1-4-160?
- The customs tariff (HS) code for PN1-4-160 is 8536.90.
- Who manufactures PN1-4-160?
- PN1-4-160 is a Eaton product in the Switchgear & Protection range.
- Is a datasheet available for PN1-4-160?
- Yes — the PN1-4-160 datasheet can be viewed and downloaded on this page.
- What is the minimum order quantity for PN1-4-160?
- The minimum order quantity is 1.
- Is PN1-4-160 available?
- Yes — PN1-4-160 is available to order: fulfilment is from supplier stock in cBallast's European network, dispatched directly from the warehouse to the customer, with the exact lead time stated in the quotation (reply within 24 hours).
