The Schneider Electric LS8 D16A is a 2‑pole (2P) miniature circuit breaker (MCB) designed to protect low‑voltage AC electrical circuits from overload and short‑circuit faults.
Specifications
Specification Details / Typical Value
Product Name / Model Schneider Electric LS8 D16A Miniature Circuit Breaker
Device Type Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB)
Series / Family LS8 series
Number of Poles Typically 2‑pole (2P) (phase + neutral protected) or available in other pole counts
Rated Current (In) 16 A (D curve)
Trip Curve D‑curve (thermal‑magnetic) — higher magnetic trip threshold for inductive loads
Rated Operational Voltage (Ue) 230/400 V AC (standard low‑voltage distribution)
Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz
Breaking / Interrupting Capacity (Icu) ~6 kA @ 400 V AC (typical for LS8 family)
Protection Functions Overload protection + short‑circuit protection
Mounting DIN‑rail mountable (35 mm rail)
Standards Compliance IEC/EN 60898‑1, IEC/EN 60947‑2 (MCB standards for safety and performance)
Typical Applications Circuit protection for branch circuits such as lighting, receptacles, small motors, and general loads