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Environmental Data
Total lifecycle Carbon footprint
242
Use Better
Packaging made with recycled cardboard
Yes
Use Again
Recyclability potential, in %
89
Take-back
No
This Compact INS160 is a 4 poles non-automatic switch-disconnector with red rotary handle and yellow front. It is suitable for isolation with positive contact indication, as defined by IEC 60947-1 and IEC60947-3 standards. The operational current is 160A at 415VAC in categories AC22A and AC23A. The rated voltage is 690VAC 50/60Hz or 250VDC. It can be used as an emergency-off device. For easy identification, it uses special colours stipulated by the standards. The red rotary handle is designed to offer easy operation and high performance in interruption of currents. Compact INS160 is a class II insulation level front-face device as per IEC 60664 standard.
| Range | ComPact |
|---|---|
| Product name | ComPacT INS |
| Product or component type | Switch disconnector |
| Poles description | 4P |
| Network type | AC DC |
| Network frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| [Ie] rated operational current | AC-23A: 160 A AC 50/60 Hz 500 V AC-22A: 160 A AC 50/60 Hz 220/240 V AC-22A: 160 A AC 50/60 Hz 380/415 V AC-22A: 160 A AC 50/60 Hz 440/480 V AC-22A: 160 A AC 50/60 Hz 500 V AC-22A: 160 A AC 50/60 Hz 660/690 V AC-23A: 160 A AC 50/60 Hz 660/690 V AC-23A: 160 A AC 50/60 Hz 220/240 V AC-23A: 160 A AC 50/60 Hz 380/415 V AC-23A: 160 A AC 50/60 Hz 440/480 V DC-22A: 160 A DC 125 V 2 poles in series DC-23A: 160 A DC 125 V 2 poles in series DC-22A: 160 A DC 250 V 4 poles in series DC-23A: 160 A DC 250 V 4 poles in series |
| [Ui] rated insulation voltage | 800 V AC 50/60 Hz |
| [Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage | 8 kV |
| [Ith] conventional free air thermal current | 160 A at 60 °C |
| [Icm] rated short-circuit making capacity | 154 kA with upstream protection circuit breaker 690 V AC at 50/60 Hz 20 kA switch-disconnector alone 690 V AC at 50/60 Hz |
| [Ue] rated operational voltage | 250 V DC 690 V AC 50/60 Hz |
| Suitability for isolation | Yes |
| Contact position indicator | Yes |
| Visible break | No |
| Pollution degree | 3 |
| Control type | Rotary handle |
|---|---|
| Handle colour | Red |
| Mounting mode | Fixed |
| Mounting support | Plate DIN rail |
| Upside connection | Front |
| Downside connection | Front |
| Maximum power | AC-23: 110 kW at 500/525 V AC 50/60 Hz AC-23: 45 kW at 220/240 V AC 50/60 Hz AC-23: 75 kW at 380/415 V AC 50/60 Hz AC-23: 90 kW at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz AC-23: 90 kW at 660/690 V AC 50/60 Hz |
| Rated duty | Uninterrupted |
| Intermittent duty class | Class 120 - 60 % |
| [Icw] rated short-time withstand current | 1 kA during 30 s conforming to IEC 60947-3 1.23 kA during 20 s conforming to IEC 60947-3 3.175 kA during 3 s conforming to IEC 60947-3 5.5 kA during 1 s conforming to IEC 60947-3 |
| Mechanical durability | 15000 cycles |
| Electrical durability | AC-22A: 1500 cycles 220/240 V AC 50/60 Hz AC-22A: 1500 cycles 380/415 V AC 50/60 Hz AC-22A: 1500 cycles 440 V AC 50/60 Hz AC-22A: 1500 cycles 500 V AC 50/60 Hz AC-23A: 1500 cycles 220/240 V AC 50/60 Hz AC-23A: 1500 cycles 380/415 V AC 50/60 Hz AC-23A: 1500 cycles 440 V AC 50/60 Hz AC-23A: 1500 cycles 500 V AC 50/60 Hz DC-22A: 1500 cycles 250 V DC 4 poles in series DC-23A: 1500 cycles 250 V DC 4 poles in series AC-22A: 1500 cycles 690 V AC 50/60 Hz AC-23A: 1500 cycles 690 V AC 50/60 Hz |
| Connection pitch | 30 mm |
| Height | 100 mm |
| Width | 135 mm |
| Depth | 62.5 mm |
| Net weight | 0.9 kg |
| Standards | IEC 60947-3 IEC 60947-1 |
|---|---|
| Product certifications | KEMA-KEUR CCC |
| IP degree of protection | IP40 conforming to IEC 60529 |
| IK degree of protection | IK07 conforming to EN 50102 |
| Ambient air temperature for operation | -25…70 °C |
| Ambient air temperature for storage | -50…85 °C |
| Unit Type of Package 1 | PCE |
|---|---|
| Number of Units in Package 1 | 1 |
| Package 1 Height | 13.600 cm |
| Package 1 Width | 11.900 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 15.300 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 1.132 kg |
| Unit Type of Package 2 | S03 |
| Number of Units in Package 2 | 10 |
| Package 2 Height | 30.000 cm |
| Package 2 Width | 30.000 cm |
| Package 2 Length | 40.000 cm |
| Package 2 Weight | 11.684 kg |
| Warranty | 18 months |
|---|
Schneider Electric aims to achieve Net Zero status by 2050 through supply chain partnerships, lower impact materials, and circularity via our ongoing “Use Better, Use Longer, Use Again” campaign to extend product lifetimes and recyclability.
Total lifecycle Carbon footprint
242
Environmental Disclosure
Use Better
Packaging made with recycled cardboard
Yes
Packaging without single use plastic
No, we have minimized the use of plastic in the packaging in compliance with regulations and considering quality and safety standards
Compliant
REACh Regulation
Use Again
Recyclability potential, in %
89
End of life manual availability
Take-back
No
WEEE Label
The product must be disposed on European Union markets following specific waste collection and never end up in rubbish bins
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