Technical Specifications
Parameter Category Specification
Product Series System Pro M compact - GSE Series
Device Type Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB), 1P+N Type
Standard Compliance IEC/EN 60898-1 (and possibly IEC/EN 60947-2 for industrial use)
Number of Poles & Protected Poles 1 Pole + Neutral (1P+N). Both poles are switched, but only the phase pole contains the full thermal-magnetic tripping mechanism for overload and short-circuit protection. The neutral pole typically provides isolation and short-circuit breaking capability.
Rated Current (In) 16 A
Tripping Characteristic Not specified in the basic model. Must be selected from common options:
• B Characteristic: (3 to 5 x In) For residential/sensitive applications.
• C Characteristic: (5 to 10 x In) Most common for general purpose.
• D Characteristic: (10 to 20 x In) For high inrush currents.
Rated Operational Voltage (Ue) 230/400 V AC
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui) 500 V AC
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp) 4 kV
Breaking Capacity (Icn) Typically 6 kA at 230/400V AC for the base GSE201 model. Higher versions (e.g., GSE201H) offer 10 kA.
Energy Limiting Class 3
Electrical Life ≥ 20,000 cycles at rated current
Mechanical Life ≥ 20,000 cycles
Handle Type (L) Side-operated rotary lever. Provides clear ON (I)/OFF (0) indication and comfortable manual operation.
Terminals • Screw-clamp terminals suitable for both rigid and flexible conductors.
• Connection Capacity: 1 x 25 mm² or 2 x 1.5 - 16 mm² (with ferrule).
Mounting Standard 35 mm DIN Rail (EN 60715)
Ambient Temperature -25°C to +55°C (Reference calibration at 30°C)
Protection Degree IP20 (When mounted in an enclosure)
Width 18 mm (1 module width) – A key advantage of the GSE series for 1P+N breakers.
Dimensions (W x H x D) 18 mm x 89 mm x 69 mm
Weight ~ 0.12 kg
Certifications CE, CCC, and other international approvals.
The ABB GSE201L 1P+N 16A is a single-pole with neutral (SPN), single-module width miniature circuit breaker (MCB) from ABB's System Pro M compact GSE series. It is designed for the final circuit protection of single-phase electrical installations, providing combined protection against overloads and short-circuits for both the phase and neutral conductors (though the neutral pole may have a different breaking capacity or be unbreakable in some designs).