Circuit breaker Schneider Electric WDE002703 16A 1P C

The Schneider Electric WDE002703 16A 1P C is a single-pole C-characteristic miniature circuit breaker designed for residential and commercial distribution boards. It provides overcurrent protection against overloads and short circuits for lighting circuits, socket outlets and small appliances. The compact single-pole format is intended to fit standard DIN-rail panels and offers stable tripping performance to help maintain electrical safety and continuity of service.

Advantages

This 16A C-type breaker offers a balance between sensitivity to short-circuit currents and tolerance for temporary inrush currents from motors and certain types of lighting. Its single-pole configuration reduces space consumption in distribution boards while delivering reliable thermal-magnetic tripping. The device is manufactured to industry quality standards, enabling consistent mechanical and electrical operation over repeated switching cycles and helping to simplify panel design and maintenance.

Suitable for

• Residential lighting circuits
• Socket outlets and general-purpose branch circuits
• Small motors and appliances with moderate starting currents
• Replacement or expansion of DIN-rail distribution boards

Key specifications

• Rated current: 16 A
• Number of poles: 1 (single-pole)
• Tripping characteristic: C-type (instantaneous trip for moderate short-circuit levels)
• Mounting: DIN-rail compatible compact housing
• Protection functions: thermal-magnetic overcurrent protection (overload and short-circuit)
• Typical applications: lighting, sockets, small appliances and motor loads with moderate inrush

How to use

Install the breaker on a standard DIN rail within a compatible distribution board, ensuring the panel is de-energized before work begins. Connect the incoming phase conductor to the breaker line terminal and the outgoing circuit conductor to the load terminal, tightening terminals to the manufacturer's recommended torque. After installation, verify correct wiring, ensure protective earths and neutrals are correctly installed in the panel, then restore power and test the circuit under no-load and nominal-load conditions to confirm correct operation and tripping behavior.

Usage recommendations

Select the 16A C-type breaker when branch circuits supply lighting, receptacles or appliances where moderate inrush currents are expected. Do not exceed the rated current and coordinate with upstream and downstream protective devices to ensure selectivity. Periodically inspect the breaker and surrounding panel for signs of overheating, corrosion or loose connections and perform functional testing after any significant electrical work.