Circuit breaker EATON xPole Home HN-C16/3 3-pole C curve 16 A 6 kA AC (MPN 194891)

The EATON xPole Home HN-C16/3 is a three-pole circuit breaker with a C tripping characteristic and a rated current of 16 A, designed for AC distribution boards in domestic and light-commercial installations. This device provides overcurrent protection across three phases and features a breaking capacity of 6 kA (Icu), suitable for typical household and small-business circuits. The compact modular design fits standard DIN-rail switchgear and is intended for reliable protection of circuits with moderate inrush currents such as lighting, socket groups and small appliances.

Advantages

The three-pole construction allows simultaneous protection of all phases in a three-phase supply, reducing the risk of unbalanced operation. The C curve characteristic provides sensitivity to short-circuit and overload events while tolerating short-duration inrush currents from motors and certain electronic loads. With a 6 kA breaking capacity, the breaker safely interrupts fault currents common in residential and light-commercial distribution boards. The xPole Home series design ensures straightforward installation on DIN rails and compatibility with common distribution accessories.

Suitable for

• Three-phase lighting circuits in residential and small commercial buildings
• Socket groups supplying general-purpose outlets and small appliances
• Protection of circuits with moderate motor or transformer inrush currents
• Distribution boards requiring coordinated three-pole overcurrent protection

Key specifications

• Poles: 3-pole
• Tripping characteristic: C curve (suitable for moderate inrush currents)
• Rated current: 16 A
• Breaking capacity (Icu): 6 kA AC
• Supply type: AC distribution applications
• Mounting: DIN-rail modular design

How to use

Install the circuit breaker on a standard DIN rail inside an appropriate distribution board following local electrical codes and the manufacturer's installation instructions. Ensure correct wiring of all three phase conductors and verify tight, secure terminal connections. Coordinate with upstream protection and downstream loads to ensure selectivity and proper functioning. After installation, switch the breaker on to supply the protected circuit, and test using approved testing procedures to confirm correct operation and trip characteristics.

Usage recommendations

Choose this 16 A C-curve three-pole breaker where coordinated three-phase overcurrent protection is required and where moderate inrush currents may occur. Verify that the 6 kA breaking capacity matches the prospective fault current of the installation, and ensure compatibility with upstream devices and residual-current protective equipment where used.