Eaton FAZ-C10/1 Miniature Circuit Breaker, 1-Pole, C-Curve, 10 A, 240/415 V AC 278557

Protect your electrical circuits from overload and short-circuit damage with the Eaton FAZ-C10/1 miniature circuit breaker. This 1-pole MCB with C-characteristic is rated for 10 A and 240/415 V AC, making it ideal for commercial and industrial applications where moderate inrush currents are expected, such as lighting circuits and motor control.

Who is it for

Electricians, panel builders, and maintenance professionals who need reliable circuit protection in distribution boards and control panels. The C-curve ensures dependable operation for loads with moderate surge currents, while the compact DIN rail mount simplifies installation.

Main features

• 1-pole miniature circuit breaker with C tripping characteristic
• Rated current: 10 A; rated voltage: 240/415 V AC
• Breaking capacity: 10 kA according to IEC/EN 60898
• Thermal-magnetic release for overload and short-circuit protection
• DIN rail mounting (EN 60715) for quick installation
• Terminal capacity: 1–25 mm² (solid/stranded)
• Degree of protection: IP20 (terminals), IP40 (with enclosure)
• Operating temperature range: -25 °C to +75 °C
• Electrical endurance: >10,000 operations; mechanical endurance: >20,000 operations
• Energy limiting class 3
• Standards: IEC/EN 60947-2, IEC/EN 60898, UL 1077, CSA-C22.2 No. 235, CE marking

Specifications

• Number of poles: 1
• Tripping characteristic: C
• Rated current: 10 A
• Rated voltage: 240/415 V AC
• Rated insulation voltage: 440 V AC
• Rated impulse withstand voltage: 4 kV
• Rated short-circuit breaking capacity: 10 kA (IEC/EN 60898)
• Frequency: 50/60 Hz
• Mounting type: DIN rail (EN 60715)
• Terminal capacity: 1–25 mm²
• Degree of protection: IP20 (terminals), IP40 (with enclosure)
• Operating temperature: -25 °C to +75 °C
• Electrical endurance: >10,000 operations
• Mechanical endurance: >20,000 operations
• Release type: thermal-magnetic
• Energy limiting class: 3
• Standards: IEC/EN 60947-2, IEC/EN 60898, UL 1077, CSA-C22.2 No. 235, CE marking

Tips

Ensure the breaker is installed in a suitable enclosure to achieve IP40 protection. For motor loads with high inrush currents, verify that the C-curve is appropriate; otherwise, consider a D-curve breaker.