Circuit breaker Eti-Polam ETIMAT10 1P B 10A 10kA AC

The Eti-Polam ETIMAT10 single-pole miniature circuit breaker with B characteristic is rated for 10 A and a breaking capacity of 10 kA AC. Designed for DIN-rail mounting, this compact protective device interrupts fault currents caused by overloads and short circuits. It is intended for use in residential and light commercial electrical installations to safeguard lighting circuits, socket outlets and small appliances while complying with standard circuit-protection practices.

Advantages

The ETIMAT10 1P B 10A 10kA AC offers precise thermal-magnetic tripping behaviour suitable for circuits with mainly resistive loads, providing consistent protection for lighting and general-purpose outlets. Its 10 kA breaking capacity ensures safe interruption of short-circuit currents within typical household and small commercial supply conditions. The DIN-rail form factor and compact width make it straightforward to install in consumer units and distribution boards, and the conventional toggle actuator enables quick manual operation and visible trip indication.

Suitable for

• Protection of lighting circuits in homes and apartments
• General-purpose socket outlets and small appliance circuits
• Small commercial or office installations with standard residential supply levels
• Retrofit or new-build DIN-rail consumer units and distribution panels

When it may not be suitable

This single-pole, B-characteristic breaker is not intended for circuits with high inrush currents or significant motor loads where C- or D-characteristic protection is more appropriate. It is also not a substitute for residual current protection devices or coordinated multi-pole protection required for three-phase systems or specific safety standards. For higher breaking capacity requirements or industrial environments, a device with greater short-circuit rating should be selected.

Key specifications

• Poles: single-pole (1P)
• Tripping characteristic: B-type (thermal-magnetic, suitable for resistive loads)
• Rated current: 10 A
• Breaking capacity: 10 kA AC
• Mounting: 35 mm DIN-rail
• Actuator: manual toggle with trip indication
• Application: residential and light commercial circuits (lighting, sockets)

How to use

Install the circuit breaker on a standard 35 mm DIN-rail inside a distribution board in accordance with local electrical regulations. Connect the phase conductor to the breaker’s input terminal and the outgoing circuit conductor to the output terminal, ensuring correct torque on terminal screws and secure wiring. Use the toggle to switch the circuit on and off during commissioning and to reset the device after a trip. Test the protected circuit after installation and restore power only when wiring and loads are verified as safe.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm the required rated current and tripping characteristic match the circuit load profile
• Verify the 10 kA breaking capacity is adequate for the installation’s prospective fault current
• Ensure compatibility with the consumer unit’s DIN-rail layout and available module width
• Check whether additional protective devices (RCDs, multi-pole breakers) are required by local codes

Usage recommendations

Use this breaker for lighting and socket circuits with predominantly resistive loads, avoid connecting heavy motor loads or circuits with high inrush currents without evaluating tripping characteristic suitability. For safe operation, combine with appropriate upstream and downstream protection and follow regional installation standards.