Key Technical Parameters
General & Electrical Ratings
Product / Model: ABB S204M‑C40DC 4‑Pole Miniature Circuit Breaker
Rated Current (In): 40 A (nominal)
Number of Poles: 4 (three phases + neutral)
Tripping Characteristic: Type C (moderate inrush tolerance)
Mounting Type: DIN‑rail panel mount
Voltage & Frequency
Rated Operational Voltage (AC): up to 440 V AC
Rated Operational Voltage (DC): up to 125 V DC (maximum range)
Operational Minimum Voltage: ~12 V AC/DC or higher
Rated Frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz in AC systems
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui): 440 V
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp): ~4 kV
Switching & Breaking Capacities
Rated Short‑Circuit Breaking Capacity (Icn): ~10 kA AC
Rated Ultimate Short‑Circuit Breaking Capacity (Icu):
• ~25 kA at 230 V AC
• ~15 kA at 400–440 V AC
Rated Service Short‑Circuit Breaking Capacity (Ics): ~7.5 kA at 230 V AC
Energy Limiting Class: Class 3
Overvoltage Category: III
Mechanical & Performance
Power Loss: ~19.2 W (total) at rated conditions
Terminal Type: Screw terminals (failsafe bi‑directional)
Tightening Torque: ~2.8 N·m for terminals
Actuator: Toggle handle with ON/OFF marking
Mechanical Endurance: ~20,000 cycles
Electrical Endurance: ~10,000 AC cycles
Contact Position Indication: Red (ON) / Green (OFF)
Ambient Operating Temperature: ~‑25 °C to +55 °C
Storage Temperature: ~‑40 °C to +70 °C
Connection Capacity
Connectable Wire Ranges:
• Solid: ~0.75 – 35 mm²
• Stranded: ~0.75 – 35 mm²
• Flexible (with ferrule): ~0.75 – 25 mm²
Physical & Installation
Width: 4 modular units (fits standard DIN‑rail panels)
Dimensions (approx): Width ~70 mm × Height ~88 mm × Depth ~69 mm
Degree of Protection: IP20 (terminals / housing)
Pollution Degree: 3
Standards & Compliance
Standards: IEC/EN 60898‑1, IEC/EN 60947‑2 (miniature circuit breaker standards)
Applications
DC and AC circuit protection where overload and short‑circuit protection is needed
Branch circuit protection in commercial and industrial panels
Protection of intermediate circuits in equipment or control systems powered from DC supplies
Suitable for systems with moderate inrush currents (lighting, small motors, control loads)
The ABB S204M‑C40DC is a 4‑pole miniature circuit breaker (MCB) from ABB’s S200M product family, designed to provide overload and short‑circuit protection in DC and AC electrical circuits. It features a Type C tripping characteristic, which is suitable for circuits with moderate inrush or transient currents. The breaker is intended for DIN‑rail mounting in distribution boards, control panels, and other electrical installations where reliable circuit protection and modular design are required.