Technical Parameters
General
Product Type: Residual current circuit breaker with overcurrent protection (RCBO / leakage circuit breaker)
Model: GS261‑C6/0.03
Number of Poles: 2 (phase + neutral)
Trip Curve: Type C (thermal‑magnetic characteristic)
Series: ABB GS261 family
Current & Leakage Protection
Rated Current (In): 6 A
Residual (Leakage) Current Sensitivity (IΔn): 0.03 A (30 mA) for earth‑leakage trip
Protection Functions:
Overload protection
Short‑circuit protection
Residual current / earth‑leakage protection
Electrical Ratings
Rated Operational Voltage: ~230 V AC (single‑phase systems)
Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz
Rated Breaking Capacity: ~6 kA (typical for small RCBOs)
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp): Standard for low‑voltage protective devices
Insulation Voltage (Ui): Appropriate for low‑voltage distribution circuits
Trip Mechanism
Thermal element: protection against prolonged overload
Magnetic element: short‑circuit protection
Residual current detection: instantaneous trip at leakage > 30 mA
Mechanical & Construction
Mounting: DIN‑rail (TH35)
Terminal Type: Screw terminals for secure wiring
Status Indication: ON/OFF and tripped positions on the toggle
Mechanical Life: Designed for frequent circuit breaker operations
Compact Design: Fits standard modular distribution boards
Environmental
Operating Temperature: Standard industrial ambient range
Pollution Degree: Typical industrial / residential environments
Protection Rating: IP20 at terminals; front panel protection depends on installation
Applications
Personal protection against electric shock
Combined overload, short‑circuit, and leakage protection
Residential, commercial, and light industrial distribution boards
Protection of circuits supplying sockets, lighting, appliances, and equipment
The ABB GS261‑C6/0.03 is a residual current circuit breaker with overcurrent protection (RCBO) designed for electrical distribution and safety in residential, commercial, and industrial panels. It integrates both short‑circuit/overload protection and earth leakage (residual current) detection in a single compact unit. The breaker is rated C‑curve for tripping characteristic, making it suitable for circuits with moderate inrush currents such as lighting, socket outlets, and general loads, while also providing protection against dangerous leakage currents and electric shock hazards. The device trips when the difference between phase and neutral currents exceeds 30 mA, indicating a ground fault condition, and interrupts the circuit to improve safety. GS261 series units are typically 2‑pole devices (phase + neutral) for single‑phase systems.