
Eaton NZMN2-VX160-BT Molded-Case Circuit Breaker 3-Pole 160A 50KA
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Product Description
Eaton NZM2 molded-case circuit breaker, type NZMN2-VX160-BT. 3-pole, rated current 160 A, breaking-capacity class N, frame size NZM2 (up to 250 A). Rated operational voltage 690 V AC; rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity (Icu) 50 kA at 400/415 V AC to IEC/EN 60947-2. Electronic trip unit — adjustable overload with time-selective short-circuit protection (LSI). Box terminals. Utilization category A, suitable for isolation.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer part number (MPN)
- NZMN2-VX160-BT
- Series
- Eaton NZM2 (Moeller series NZM)
- Type
- Molded-case circuit breaker (MCCB)
- Breaking-capacity class
- N (standard breaking capacity)
- Number of poles
- 3-Pole
- Rated current (In)
- 160 A
- Frame size
- NZM2 (up to 250 A)
- Rated operational voltage (Ue)
- 690 V AC
- Rated insulation voltage (Ui)
- 800 V
- Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity (Icu) at 400/415 V AC
- 50 kA
- Trip unit / release
- Electronic trip unit — adjustable overload with time-selective short-circuit protection (LSI)
- Utilization category
- A
- Suitable for isolation
- Yes
- Standard
- IEC/EN 60947-2
- Configuration
- Box terminals
- EAN / GTIN
- 4015081921386
- HS code
- 8536.20
- Sales unit
- pcs
- Eaton catalogue number
- 191626
- Depth
- 190 mm
- Height
- 160 mm
- Width
- 115 mm
- Weight
- 2.3 kg
- Compliances
- RoHS conform
- Certifications
- IEC/EN 60947; IEC
- Functions
- Systems, cable, selectivity and generator protection
- Amperage Rating
- 160 A
- Application
- Use in unearthed supply systems at 690 V
- Circuit breaker frame type
- NZM2
- Features
- Protection unit; Motor drive optional
- Release system
- Electronic release
- Ambient operating temperature - max
- 70 °C
- Ambient storage temperature - max
- 70 °C
- Ambient operating temperature - min
- -25 °C
- Equipment heat dissipation, current-dependent
- 21.12 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
- Instantaneous current setting (Ii) - max
- 18 A
- Instantaneous current setting (Ii) - min
- 2 A
- Isolation
- 500 V AC (between auxiliary contacts and main contacts); 300 V AC (between the auxiliary contacts)
- Lifespan, electrical
- 10000 operations at 400 V AC-1; 7500 operations at 690 V AC-1; 10000 operations at 415 V AC-1
- Number of operations per hour - max
- 120
- Overload current setting (Ir) - max
- 160 A
- Overload current setting (Ir) - min
- 64 A
- Overvoltage category
- III
- Pollution degree
- 3
- Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp) at auxiliary contacts
- 6000 V
- Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp) at main contacts
- 8000 V
- Rated short-circuit making capacity Icm at 240 V
- 50/60 Hz
- 187 kA
- Rated short-circuit making capacity Icm at 400/415 V
- 50/60 Hz
- 110 kA
- Rated short-circuit making capacity Icm at 440 V
- 50/60 Hz
- 77 kA
- Rated short-circuit making capacity Icm at 525 V
- 50/60 Hz
- 55 kA
- Rated short-circuit making capacity Icm at 690 V
- 50/60 Hz
- 40 kA
- Rated short-time withstand current (t = 0.3 s)
- 1.9 kA
- Rated short-time withstand current (t = 1 s)
- 1.9 kA
- Short delay current setting (Isd) - max
- 10 A
- Short delay current setting (Isd) - min
- 2 A
- Short-circuit release delayed setting - max
- 1600 A
- Short-circuit release delayed setting - min
- 320 A
- Short-circuit release non-delayed setting - max
- 2880 A
- Short-circuit release non-delayed setting - min
- 320 A
- Short-circuit total breaktime
- < 10 ms
- 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; IP20 (basic degree of protection, in the operating controls area)
- Degree of protection (IP), front side
- IP66 (with door coupling rotary handle); IP40 (with insulating surround)
- Degree of protection (terminations)
- IP00 (terminations, phase insulator and strip terminal); IP10 (tunnel terminal)
- Lifespan, mechanical
- 20000 operations
- Mounting Method
- Built-in device fixed built-in technique; Fixed; DIN rail (top hat rail) mounting optional
- Number of auxiliary contacts (change-over contacts)
- 0
- Number of auxiliary contacts (normally closed contacts)
- 0
- Number of auxiliary contacts (normally open contacts)
- 0
- Position of connection for main current circuit
- Front side
- 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)
- Optional terminals
- Connection on rear. Screw terminal. Tunnel terminal
- Standard terminals
- Box terminal
- Terminal capacity (aluminum solid conductor/cable)
- 16 mm² (1x) at tunnel terminal
- Terminal capacity (aluminum stranded conductor/cable)
- 25 mm² - 185 mm² (1x) at tunnel terminal
- Terminal capacity (control cable)
- 0.75 mm² - 1.5 mm² (2x); 0.75 mm² - 2.5 mm² (1x)
- Terminal capacity (copper busbar)
- Max. 24 mm x 8 mm direct at switch rear-side connection; Min. 16 mm x 5 mm direct at switch rear-side connection; M8 at rear-side screw connection
- Terminal capacity (copper solid conductor/cable)
- 10 mm² - 16 mm² (1x) at box terminal; 16 mm² (1x) at tunnel terminal; 10 mm² - 16 mm² (1x) direct at switch rear-side connection; 6 mm² - 16 mm² (2x) direct at switch rear-side connection; 6 mm² - 16 mm² (2x) at box terminal
- Terminal capacity (copper stranded conductor/cable)
- 25 mm² - 70 mm² (2x) at box terminal; 25 mm² - 70 mm² (2x) direct at switch rear-side connection; 25 mm² - 185 mm² (1x) at 1-hole tunnel terminal; 25 mm² - 185 mm² (1x) at box terminal; 25 mm² - 185 mm² (1x) direct at switch rear-side connection
Standards & Compliance
- Standard
- Eaton NZM
- HS Code
- 8536.20
Cross References
- EAN 4015081921386
- SAP 1200601096
- Code 82989541
Product Documentation
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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 NZMN2-VX160-BT?
- NZMN2-VX160-BT 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 NZMN2-VX160-BT.
- What is the HS code for NZMN2-VX160-BT?
- The customs tariff (HS) code for NZMN2-VX160-BT is 8536.20.
- Who manufactures NZMN2-VX160-BT?
- NZMN2-VX160-BT is a Eaton product in the Electrical Components range.
- Is a datasheet available for NZMN2-VX160-BT?
- Yes — the NZMN2-VX160-BT datasheet can be viewed and downloaded on this page.
- What is the minimum order quantity for NZMN2-VX160-BT?
- The minimum order quantity is 1.
- Is NZMN2-VX160-BT available?
- Yes — NZMN2-VX160-BT 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).
