Key Technical Parameters
General & Electrical Ratings
Product / Model: ABB S204‑C32 4‑Pole Miniature Circuit Breaker
Rated Current (In): 32 A
Number of Poles: 4 (three phases + neutral)
Tripping Characteristic: Type C (moderate inrush tolerance)
Rated Operational Voltage:
up to 400 V AC (IEC 60898‑1)
up to 440 V AC (IEC 60947‑2)
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui): 440 V
Rated Frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Standards Compliance: IEC/EN 60898‑1, IEC/EN 60947‑2, UL 1077, CSA 22.2
Degree of Protection: IP20 housing
Operational Ambient Temperature: –25 °C to +55 °C
Pollution Degree: 3
Short‑Circuit & Breaking Capacities
Rated Ultimate Short‑Circuit Breaking Capacity (Icu):
20 kA at 230 V AC
10 kA at 400 V AC
Rated Service Short‑Circuit Breaking Capacity (Ics):
15 kA at 230 V AC
7.5 kA at 400 V AC
Rated Short‑Circuit Capacity (Icn): 6 kA at 400 V AC
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp): 4 kV
Dielectric Test Voltage: 2 kV (50/60 Hz, 1 min)
Energy Limiting Class: 3
Mechanical & Installation
Mounting Type: DIN‑rail (TH35)
Terminal Type: Screw terminals (failsafe bi‑directional)
Tightening Torque: ~2.8 N·m
Wire Stripping Length: 12.5 mm
Mechanical Endurance: ~20,000 cycles
Electrical Endurance: ~10,000 AC cycles
Actuator: Toggle with ON/OFF indication
Physical
Housing Width: 4 modular units
Dimensions (approx): Width ~70 mm × Height ~88 mm × Depth ~69 mm
Contact Position Indication: Red (ON) / Green (OFF)
Connectable Conductor Sizes:
Solid: 0.75 – 35 mm²
Stranded: 0.75 – 25 mm²
Applications
Overload and short‑circuit protection in three‑phase power distribution circuits
Protection of branch circuits in commercial and industrial panelboards
Suitable for moderate inrush loads (lighting, small motors)
Compatible with accessory modules like auxiliary contacts, shunt trips, alarm switches
The ABB S204‑C32 is a 4‑pole miniature circuit breaker (MCB) from ABB’s System pro M compact S200 series. It provides overload and short‑circuit protection for electrical circuits in residential, commercial, and industrial installations. With a Type C tripping characteristic, it is suitable for circuits that may have moderate inrush currents, such as lighting, small motors, or general power distribution loads. The breaker is designed for DIN‑rail mounting and supports additional accessories such as auxiliary contacts or shunt trips for expanded functionality.