Eaton PLI-B16/1 interruptor automático tipo B 16A unipolar 4,5kA carril DIN 101251

Electricians and panel builders install the Eaton PLI-B16/1 miniature circuit breaker in distribution boards to protect circuits against overload and short circuit. This 1-pole Type B MCB is rated at 16 A and fits standard DIN rails, making it a direct replacement for many residential and commercial installations.

Key specifications

• Rated current: 16 A
• Tripping characteristic: Type B
• Number of poles: 1
• Rated voltage: 230/400 V AC
• Rated switching capacity: 4.5 kA
• Module width: 1 TE (17.5 mm)
• Terminal capacity: 1–25 mm² (solid or stranded)
• Mounting: DIN rail

Why choose it

The PLI-B16/1 combines reliable protection with a compact 1-module design. Screw terminals accept a wide range of conductor sizes, and the breaker meets IEC/EN 60898-1 for household and similar installations.

Ideal use cases

• Protecting lighting and socket circuits in residential distribution boards
• Replacing existing Type B 16 A MCBs in commercial panels
• New installations where a 16 A single-pole breaker is specified

Good to know

The breaker has an electrical endurance of more than 10,000 switching cycles and mechanical endurance of more than 20,000 cycles. Operating temperature range is -25 to +50 °C.