Motor Protective Circuit Breaker PKZM0-16 | 16 A Rated Current | Three-Pole Design | High Short-Circuit Rating by Eaton
The PKZM0-16 motor protective circuit breaker features a 16 A rated current and three-pole design—ideal for industrial motor protection applications. Built for efficiency and safety, it offers high short-circuit ratings and is suitable for group installations.
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Product Name/Title: Motor Protective Circuit Breaker PKZM0-16 | 16 A Rated Current | Three-Pole Design | High Short-Circuit Rating by Eaton
Brand: Eaton
SKU: Y7-46938
Alternatively Known As: Motor protective circuit breaker, Motor circuit breaker, PKZM0 breaker, Eaton motor protector, Motor overload protector
- Rated operational current: 16 A
- Rated operational power at AC-3, 380/400 V, 50 Hz: 7.5 kW
- Number of poles: Three-pole
- Operating frequency: 40 operations per hour
- Rated operational voltage: up to 690 V
- Short-circuit current rating: up to 60 kA DC at 250 V DC
- Overload release current setting: 10 A to 16 A
- Tripping characteristic: Overload trigger class 10 A
- Terminal capacity (flexible with ferrule): 1 x (1 - 6) mm² or 2 x (1 - 6) mm²
- Tightening torque: 1.7 Nm for main cable screw terminals
- Shock resistance: 25 g mechanical shock
- Ambient operating temperature range: -25 °C to 55 °C
- Mounting: Snap-on to IEC/EN 60715 top-hat rail
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 93mm x 76mm x 45mm
- Weight: 0.292 kg
- Phase-failure sensitivity according to IEC/EN 60947-4-1
- Three-pole motor protective circuit breaker
- Screw terminal connections
- Overload trigger with tripping class 10 A
- Suitable for manual type E branch circuits or group installations
- Can be snapped onto IEC/EN 60715 top-hat rail
- Protection against direct contact when actuated from front (EN 50274)
- High short-circuit current rating up to 60 kA DC at 250 V DC
- Operating frequency 40 operations per hour
- Temperature compensation from -25 to 55 °C
- Professional installation by a qualified electrician is required to ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and proper integration into motor control circuits.
- Motor protection in industrial and commercial electrical installations
- Branch circuit protection for motors with efficiency class IE3
- Group installations requiring motor protective circuit breakers
- Complies with AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
- Complies with AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- Enhances motor efficiency by protecting against overload and phase failure, reducing energy waste and equipment damage
- Durable design reduces need for frequent replacements, minimizing electronic waste
Standard Eaton warranty applies; please refer to Eaton's official warranty policy for details.
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