The Schneider PRD 1P+N 40R is a reliable and compact residual current circuit breaker with overload and short-circuit protection, designed for single-phase applications. It ensures safety by detecting earth leakage and preventing electrical hazards in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installations.
Type: Residual Current Circuit Breaker with Overload Protection (RCCB with Overcurrent Protection)
Rated Current (In): 40A
Poles: 1P+N (Single-Phase + Neutral)
Voltage Rating:
Nominal Voltage: 230V AC (Single-Phase)
Rated Voltage Range: 220-240V AC
Rated Residual Current (IΔn):
IΔn (Residual Current Sensitivity): 30mA or 300mA (depending on model variant)
Breaking Capacity (Icu):
Icu (Ultimate Breaking Capacity): 10 kA
Protection Features:
Overload Protection:
Thermal overload protection to prevent damage to circuits and electrical equipment in case of prolonged overload conditions.
Adjustable trip settings for different overload protection levels.
Short-circuit Protection:
Magnetic short-circuit protection to provide rapid disconnection in case of a short-circuit fault, minimizing the potential for damage.
Residual Current Protection:
Provides protection against earth leakage by detecting leakage current and disconnecting the circuit when the leakage current exceeds the set threshold.
IΔn Sensitivity Options: 30mA for personnel protection (general use) or 300mA for fire protection.
Phase Loss Protection:
Protects against the failure of one or more phases, ensuring that the equipment is not exposed to unsafe operating conditions.
Manual Reset:
Manual reset function after tripping, ensuring that the circuit can be safely restored after an event.
Certifications:
IEC 61008 certified for residual current protection.
IEC 60947-2 compliant (for short-circuit protection).
CE Marked for compliance with European safety standards.
UL certified for use in North America.
Mounting:
DIN Rail Mounted for easy installation in distribution panels, control cabinets, and residential or commercial electrical installations.
Auxiliary Features:
Optional auxiliary contacts for status monitoring.
Optional shunt trip or undervoltage release for remote control and additional protection features.
Applications:
Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Circuits: Protects circuits in homes, offices, and industrial environments from earth leakage and overload conditions.
Motor Protection: Suitable for motor-driven equipment in various applications where leakage current protection is necessary.
Electrical Distribution Systems: Provides protection in distribution boards and control panels where reliable earth leakage and short-circuit protection are needed.
Renewable Energy Systems: Can be used in DC or AC circuits of photovoltaic (solar) systems for protecting against earth leakage.