Europa LBC1603PSNME 160A 3-Pole and Switched Neutral IP65 Door-Interlocked Changeover Switch
- Brand:
- Europa Components
- Part number:
- LBC1603PSNME
- EAN:
- 5056551209329
A 160 A three-pole and switched neutral changeover switch in a door-interlocked IP65 metal enclosure. It is rated AC-23 at 160 A, so it will transfer motor and mixed loads on load.
- 160 A AC-23 at 400 V, 89 kW
- Three poles plus switched neutral
- Door-interlocked IP65 metal enclosure
- Ui 1000 V, Uimp 8 kV, Icw 7 kA for 1 s
- Built to EN 60947-1 and 60947-3
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Specifications
Electrical
| Rated current | 160 A |
|---|---|
| Poles / neutral | 3 pole + switched neutralWhat does this mean?Three phase poles plus a dedicated neutral pole, all worked by the one handle, so the neutral is isolated together with the phases. |
| Supply | Three phase |
| Utilisation category | AC-23 |
| Current at AC-22 | 160 A |
| Current at AC-23 | 160 A |
Protection
| Door interlock | Yes |
|---|---|
| IP rating | IP65 |
Construction
| Enclosure material | Sheet steel |
|---|
Fit
| Mounting | Surface / wall |
|---|
Identification
| Brand | Europa Components |
|---|---|
| Part number | LBC1603PSNME |
| EAN | 5056551209329 |
| Range | Europa LBC |
| Type | Changeover switch |
More technical data
| Rated operational current Ie at 400 V | 160 A AC-22, 160 A AC-23 |
|---|---|
| Rated thermal current Ith at 40 to 60 C | 160 A |
| Rated operational power at 400 V AC-23 | 89 kW |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 1000 V; impulse voltage Uimp: 8 kV |
| Dielectric strength | 4 kV |
| Short-circuit making capacity Icm | 13 kA peak; short-time withstand Icw: 7 kA for 1 s |
| Terminal capacity | 95 sq mm rigid copper, M10 lug bolt, 13 Nm; busbar to 5 x 30 mm |
| Enclosure | metal, IP65, door interlocked |
- Breaking capacity 1280 A; making capacity 1600 A
Product details
The Europa LBC1603PSNME transfers a three-phase installation between two supplies at up to 160 A, switching the neutral along with the three phases. It is rated AC-23 at 400 V, the category for motor loads, and the door interlock means the enclosure cannot be opened with a supply still selected.
Key features
- 160 A rated operational current at 400 V in category AC-23, for motor and mixed loads
- Three poles plus a switched neutral, so the standby source keeps its own neutral reference
- Door-interlocked IP65 metal enclosure: the door cannot be opened while a supply is selected
- Rated insulation voltage of 1000 V and an 8 kV impulse withstand
- Mechanical endurance of at least 10,000 operations, with 1,000 electrical operations at AC-23
Typical applications
This is the size of changeover used on generator connections for commercial buildings, water and sewage pumping stations, farm and food processing complexes, and telecoms or broadcast sites. It also serves as the manual bypass around an automatic transfer switch.
Compliance
The enclosure carries an IP65 rating, which means it is dust-tight and protected against water projected as a jet from any direction. Europa's datasheet for this metal-enclosed range states that it is not intended for external applications, so for outdoor or wash-down positions specify the GRPC version instead.
Order the LBC1603PSNME at trade-direct pricing with fast UK dispatch, or ask our technical team to check the AC-23 rating against your motor load.
