Key Specifications
General
Manufacturer: ABB
Model / Part Number: MS165‑42 / 1SAM451000R1015
Product Type: Manual Motor Starter / Motor Protection Circuit Breaker
Series: MS165 series
Mounting: DIN rail (standard TH35)
Electrical Ratings
Rated Operational Current (Ie): 42 A
Adjustable Overload Setting Range: 30 – 42 A
Rated Operating Voltage: 208 – 690 V AC
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui): 1000 V
Short‑Circuit Release Setting (Ii): 630 A
Rated Service Short‑Circuit Breaking Capacity (Ics):
50 kA @ 230 V AC
50 kA @ 400 V AC
30 kA @ 500 V AC
10 kA @ 690 V AC
Rated Ultimate Short‑Circuit Breaking Capacity (Icu): same as Ics for most voltages
Rated Operational Power (AC‑3): ~22 kW @ 400 V AC
Protection & Function
Motor Protection: Thermal and short‑circuit protection with trip class 10
Phase Failure Sensitivity: Yes
Disconnect Function: Built‑in (acts as manual disconnect)
Trip‑Free Mechanism and Temperature Compensation included
Handle Lockable: Yes (can be padlocked in OFF position)
Mechanical & Physical
Number of Poles: 3
Terminal Type: Screw terminals
Degree of Protection: IP20 (housing)
Mechanical Endurance: ~50,000 operations
Electrical Endurance: ~25,000 operations
Mounting Position: Any (DIN rail)
Approx. Dimensions: ~55 mm (W) × ~142.6 mm (H) × ~122.1 mm (D)
Approx. Weight: ~0.97 kg
Applications
Motor control and protection in industrial systems
Protection of pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors
Manual switching and motor overload protection
The ABB MS165‑42 (1SAM451000R1015) is a manual motor starter with built‑in motor protection designed to protect three‑phase and single‑phase motors from overload, short circuit, and phase failure. It combines switching, disconnect and protective functions in one compact unit and is ideal for use in control panels, industrial machinery, and motor circuits.