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Schneider Electric miniature circuit breaker 10A Z curve single pole

Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric Miniature Circuit Breaker 10A Z Curve 1 Pole

SKU CH-VZQ6-Q5GAQ

A 10 A Z-curve miniature circuit breaker providing single-pole protection for sensitive circuits

  • Product typeCircuit Breakers
  • Reliable 10 A protection with precise Z-curve tripping
  • Single-pole design fits compact single-phase circuits
  • Schneider Electric quality ensures consistent circuit safety
  • Miniature form factor saves space in distribution boards
  • Listed by manufacturer on 30 January 2020

Schneider Electric 10 A Z-curve MCB

This single-pole miniature circuit breaker from Schneider Electric carries a 10 A rating and a Z-type tripping characteristic. It is designed to protect individual circuits in electrical distribution boards where sensitive equipment requires a low magnetic trip threshold.

Installers protecting sensitive electronic loads

The Z curve suits circuits with electronic ballasts, semiconductor devices or other loads that draw low inrush currents, so nuisance tripping is minimised. It is not intended for general-purpose lighting or motor circuits that need a higher magnetic threshold such as B or C curves, nor for applications requiring multi-pole isolation or residual-current protection.

10 A Z-curve single-pole rating

The decisive specification is the combination of 10 A rated current, Z tripping curve and one-pole construction; together they define the exact over-current protection profile and mounting footprint required for the target circuit.

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Price $71.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameSchneider Electric
Product typeCircuit Breakers

Questions about this item

How do I mount this 1-pole Schneider Electric breaker onto a DIN rail?

Clip the single-pole body onto a standard DIN rail until the latch clicks; the step often missed is tightening the line and load terminal screws to the specified torque so the 10 A Z-curve protection works reliably.

What maintenance will this 10 A Z-curve breaker need over time?

Periodically check terminal tightness and look for discolouration or tripping without load; the Z-curve magnetic trip at roughly 30 A means nuisance trips on high inrush loads can mask a developing fault, so test-trip annually.

What is the first limit reached under sustained overload on this 1-pole breaker?

The thermal element calibrated for 10 A continuous current trips first during a prolonged overload, while the Z-curve magnetic release at about 30 A only operates on short-circuit or very high inrush currents.

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