Live Electrical CN116B 16A B Curve Double Pole Bi-Directional MCB for SRN Consumer Units

16A 2 Pole Bi-Directional B Curve MCB for Compatible Live Electrical SRN Consumer Units

The Live Electrical CN116B is a 16A B Curve double pole bi-directional miniature circuit breaker (MCB) designed specifically for use with compatible Live Electrical SRN consumer units and double pole busbar arrangements.

Rated at 230V with a 6kA fault current rating, the CN116B provides circuit protection for suitable low-current final circuits while switching both poles. Its bi-directional design allows current flow in either direction where required by the compatible installation.

The CN116B is intended specifically for the Live Electrical SRN consumer unit system and should be used with the appropriate SRN board and compatible Live Electrical busbar arrangement.

Features

• Live Electrical CN116B
• 16A Current Rating
• B Curve Tripping Characteristic
• Double Pole / 2P Configuration
• Bi-Directional MCB
• 6kA Fault Current Rating
• 230V Rated
• Miniature Circuit Breaker
• Designed for Live Electrical SRN Consumer Units
• Compatible with Appropriate Live Electrical SRN Busbars
• Suitable for Compatible Double Pole Busbar Arrangements
• Designed for Appropriate Low-Current Final Circuits
• Circuit Overcurrent Protection
• Compact Consumer Unit Protection Device

16A Current Rating

The CN116B has a rated current of 16A, making it suitable for appropriately designed circuits requiring a 16A protective device.

Typical applications for a 16A MCB can include suitable lighting and other low-current final circuits, although the correct protective device must always be determined from the circuit design, cable characteristics, connected load and applicable wiring requirements.

B Curve Tripping Characteristic

The CN116B features a B Curve tripping characteristic.

B Curve MCBs are widely used for suitable circuits with relatively low inrush currents, making this device particularly relevant to appropriately designed general-purpose and lighting applications.

The required MCB curve should always be selected according to the characteristics of the connected load and electrical installation.

Double Pole Protection

Unlike a conventional single-pole MCB, the Live Electrical CN116B has a 2P double pole configuration.

This makes it suitable for the compatible double pole arrangement used within the relevant Live Electrical SRN consumer unit system.

Correct compatibility with the consumer unit, busbar and circuit arrangement should be confirmed before installation.

Bi-Directional Design

The CN116B is bi-directional, allowing it to operate with current flow in either direction when installed as part of a compatible system.

This is an increasingly important consideration when specifying protective devices for modern electrical installations, particularly where the intended circuit arrangement requires a protective device approved for bi-directional operation.

The bi-directional capability should not, however, be taken to mean that the CN116B is universally compatible with other consumer unit systems.

Designed for Live Electrical SRN Consumer Units

The CN116B is designed specifically for compatible Live Electrical SRN consumer units.

For this reason, the CN116B should be selected for an appropriate Live Electrical SRN board and compatible SRN busbar arrangement.

Compatible Double Pole Busbar Arrangement

The device is intended for use with the appropriate Live Electrical SRN double pole busbar system.

Using the correct matched protective device and busbar arrangement helps ensure the consumer unit is assembled in accordance with its intended system design.

When replacing or adding an MCB, the exact consumer unit and busbar compatibility should therefore be checked rather than selecting solely by current rating.

6kA Fault Current Rating

The CN116B has a stated 6kA fault current rating.

This is an important electrical characteristic when selecting a protective device, and suitability must be assessed as part of the overall electrical installation design.

230V Rated

The MCB is rated at 230V, making it suitable for the intended compatible low-voltage electrical distribution application.

Voltage, prospective fault current, circuit configuration and the characteristics of the connected load should all be considered when specifying the protective device.

MCB Circuit Protection

As a miniature circuit breaker, the CN116B is intended to provide overcurrent protection for an appropriately designed circuit.

An MCB is distinct from an RCBO or RCD. Where additional residual-current protection is required, the complete protective arrangement of the circuit must be considered.

This distinction is particularly important when replacing devices within an existing consumer unit.

• Brand: Live Electrical
• Product Code: CN116B
• Product Type: Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB)
• Series Compatibility: Live Electrical SRN Consumer Units
• Current Rating: 16A
• Tripping Curve: B Curve
• Number of Poles: 2P / Double Pole
• Directionality: Bi-Directional
• Fault Current Rating: 6kA
• Rated Voltage: 230V
• Busbar Compatibility: Compatible Live Electrical SRN Busbar Arrangement
• Application: Circuit Overcurrent Protection
• Consumer Unit Compatibility: Live Electrical SRN Consumer Units Only

Important Compatibility Information

The Live Electrical CN116B is intended for compatible Live Electrical SRN consumer units.

It should not be described or sold as a universal 16A MCB for arbitrary consumer units.

Before ordering as a replacement or additional protective device, the existing consumer unit range, busbar arrangement and device compatibility should be confirmed.

Suitable Applications

• Live Electrical SRN Consumer Units
• Compatible Live Electrical SRN Distribution Boards
• Compatible Double Pole Busbar Arrangements
• Appropriate 6A Final Circuits
• Suitable Lighting Circuits
• Domestic Electrical Installations
• Residential Electrical Distribution
• New-Build Electrical Installations
• Consumer Unit Upgrades
• Replacement SRN Protective Devices
• Appropriate Commercial Electrical Installations

Why Choose the Live Electrical CN116B?

The Live Electrical CN116B is the appropriate choice when a 16A B Curve double pole bi-directional MCB is required for a compatible Live Electrical SRN consumer unit.

Its combination of a 16A current rating, B Curve characteristic, 2P configuration, bi-directional operation, 6kA fault current rating and 230V rating provides the key characteristics required for its intended SRN application.

Most importantly, the device is specifically designed around the Live Electrical SRN consumer unit and compatible busbar system, helping customers and installers select the correct protective device rather than relying on a visually similar MCB from another range.

For compatible SRN installations requiring a 16A double pole B Curve MCB, the Live Electrical CN106B provides a purpose-designed solution.