LIVE Electrical CN140C 1P+N 40A C Curve 6kA MCB
LIVE Electrical CN140C 40A Type C 6kA 1P+N Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB)
The LIVE Electrical CN140C 40A Type C Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) provides reliable overload and short-circuit protection for domestic and commercial electrical installations. Designed specifically for LIVE Electrical SRN Dual Busbar consumer units, this compact circuit breaker combines a 40A rated current, Type C tripping characteristic and 6kA breaking capacity in a space-saving single-module design.
Featuring a 1P+N configuration, the CN140C provides overcurrent protection for the live conductor alongside neutral switching. Its Type C tripping characteristic makes it suitable for appropriately designed circuits with moderate inrush currents, including selected motor-driven equipment, commercial lighting systems and inductive electrical loads.
With a rated operating voltage of 240V AC and a frequency of 50/60Hz, this LIVE Electrical MCB offers a practical circuit protection solution for electricians and electrical contractors working on compatible single-phase distribution systems.
Key Features
- 40A Rated Current: Provides overload protection for electrical circuits designed for a 40A protective device.
- Type C Tripping Curve: Suitable for circuits with moderate inrush currents, including appropriately rated motors, lighting systems and inductive equipment.
- 6kA Breaking Capacity: Designed to interrupt short-circuit fault currents up to its rated breaking capacity of 6000A.
- 1P+N Configuration: Combines single-pole overcurrent protection with neutral switching in one compact device.
- Single-Module Design: Space-efficient construction helps maximise available capacity within compatible consumer units.
- 240V AC Rated Voltage: Designed for suitable single-phase electrical installations.
- SRN Dual Busbar Compatibility: Specifically designed for LIVE Electrical SRN Dual Busbar distribution boards.
- IP20 Protection: Provides protection against finger access to hazardous parts.
- 10mm² Terminal Capacity: Accommodates conductors up to the specified maximum terminal capacity.
- 1.2Nm Terminal Torque: Provides a specified tightening torque for secure electrical connections.
- Wide Operating Temperature Range: Designed for operation in ambient temperatures from -25°C to +40°C.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | LIVE Electrical |
|---|---|
| Product Code | CN140C |
| Product Type | Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) |
| Pole Configuration | 1P+N |
| Rated Current | 40A |
| Rated Voltage | 240V AC |
| Tripping Characteristic | Type C |
| Rated Frequency | 50/60Hz |
| Number of Modules | 1 |
| Short-Circuit Breaking Capacity | 6kA |
| Mechanical Life | 4,000 Cycles (as supplied) |
| Degree of Protection | IP20 |
| Maximum Terminal Capacity | 10mm² |
| Terminal Tightening Torque | 1.2Nm |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C to +40°C |
| Compatible Distribution Boards | LIVE Electrical SRN Dual Busbar Boards |
Applications
The LIVE Electrical CN140C 40A Type C MCB is suitable for appropriately designed domestic and commercial electrical installations requiring protection against overloads and short circuits. Potential applications include:
- Commercial lighting circuits with moderate start-up currents.
- Suitably rated motor-driven equipment and inductive loads.
- Fixed electrical equipment requiring Type C circuit protection.
- Appropriately designed radial circuits with higher inrush currents.
- Compatible LIVE Electrical SRN Dual Busbar consumer units.
Selection of a Type C MCB should take account of the circuit design, cable capacity, prospective fault current and required disconnection times to ensure compliance with applicable electrical installation requirements.