Schneider Electric A9F44216 Acti9 iC60N 2P 16A C Miniature Circuit breaker

The Schneider Electric A9F44216 is a 2-pole Acti9 iC60N miniature circuit breaker rated 16 A with a C tripping curve, protecting both poles against overload and short circuit. It is one of the most commonly specified MCBs in distribution boards across the UAE and GCC — used in residential DBs, commercial fit-outs, and industrial control panels where a protected phase and neutral (or two-phase circuit) is required.

Quick Specs – A9F44216

• Range: Acti9 iC60N – reference A9F44216
• Poles: 2P (both poles protected)
• Rated current: 16 A
• Tripping curve: C (magnetic trip at 5–10 × In)
• Breaking capacity: 6,000 A at 415 V AC (EN/IEC 60898-1); up to 20 kA at 220–240 V AC (EN/IEC 60947-2)
• Trip technology: thermal-magnetic
• Fault indication: VisiTrip window shows the tripped outgoer instantly
• Endurance: 20,000 mechanical / 10,000 electrical cycles
• Mounting: clip-on 35 mm DIN rail, 2 modules wide (36 mm)
• Standards: dual-certified to EN/IEC 60898-1 and EN/IEC 60947-2
• Genuine Schneider Electric stock – same-day Dubai counter pickup or GCC dispatch
• Batch-consistent supply for panel builders – bulk quantities quoted on request

Applications & Compatibility

The C curve makes the A9F44216 the standard choice for mixed lighting, socket, and small motor circuits with moderate inrush current — the typical final circuits in commercial and residential distribution boards. Because both poles are protected, it suits phase-neutral circuits requiring full disconnection as well as two-phase supplies. The dual 60898-1/60947-2 certification means the same reference can be specified in residential and industrial panels alike.

The iC60N frame accepts the full Acti9 accessory system: a Vigi iC60 add-on block converts it to earth-leakage protection, iOF/SD auxiliary contacts provide trip signalling to a BMS or PLC, and MX+OF shunt-trip releases enable remote tripping. If your fault-level calculation demands more than 6 kA at 415 V, the same 2P 16A C rating is available in the iC60H (10 kA) and iC60L (15 kA) versions — ask us for the equivalent reference.

Why Buy From Electrical Junction

MCBs are the most counterfeited product category in the electrical trade, and a fake breaker fails exactly when it matters. Every A9F44216 we sell is genuine Schneider Electric — you are welcome to visit our Dubai counter and verify the unit, its VisiTrip window, and its markings in person before buying. For panel builders, we supply batch-consistent quantities so a full DB carries matching units, and our Mumbai sourcing arm keeps replenishment fast when project quantities run large. Technical questions on curve selection or breaking capacity are answered by our own team, not a call centre.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the C curve mean on the A9F44216?

The C curve means the magnetic (instantaneous) trip operates at 5–10 times the rated current — so this 16 A breaker trips instantly between roughly 80 A and 160 A. C curve is the general-purpose choice for circuits with moderate inrush, such as lighting banks, socket circuits, and small motors. B curve (3–5 × In) trips sooner and suits resistive loads; D curve (10–14 × In) tolerates high-inrush loads like transformers.

What is the difference between iC60N, iC60H, and iC60L?

The letter indicates the breaking-capacity tier of the same Acti9 iC60 platform: iC60N is rated 6 kA at 415 V (EN/IEC 60898-1), iC60H is 10 kA, and iC60L is 15 kA. Select the tier by the prospective fault current at the installation point — for most UAE distribution boards downstream of a properly rated incomer, the 6 kA iC60N is sufficient.

Is a 2P MCB the same as a 1P+N MCB?

No. The A9F44216 is a true 2P breaker — both poles carry protection (thermal and magnetic sensing on each pole). A 1P+N device protects only the phase pole and simply switches the neutral. Where regulations or the design call for protection on both conductors, or for two-phase circuits, a genuine 2P breaker like this one is required.

What is the breaking capacity of the A9F44216?

The A9F44216 is rated 6,000 A (6 kA) at 415 V AC per EN/IEC 60898-1, and up to 20 kA at 220–240 V AC per EN/IEC 60947-2. The value to check against your fault-level study depends on which standard your specification cites — both ratings are marked on the breaker face.

Can I add earth-leakage (RCD) protection to this breaker?

Yes. The iC60N accepts a Vigi iC60 add-on earth-leakage block that couples directly to the right-hand side, turning the combination into an RCBO-equivalent unit without rewiring the board layout. Select the Vigi block by pole count and sensitivity (30 mA for personnel protection, 300 mA for fire protection) — our team can confirm the correct Vigi reference for this 2P frame.