# Thermal Circuit Breaker, 1610 Series, 6 A, 1 Pole, 28 VDC, Auto Fuse Holder

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/1610-21-6A/thermal-circuit-breaker-1610-series-6-a-1-pole-28
**SKU**: 1610-21-6A
**Manufacturer**: ETA
**Category**: Circuit Protection || Circuit Breakers || Thermal Circuit Breakers
**Price**: €6.7000
**Stock**: 100+
**Lead Time**: 144 days (indicative)

## Description

Product Range:1610 Series; Current Rating:6A; No. of Poles:1 Pole; Voltage Rating V DC:28VDC; Voltage Rating VAC:-; Circuit Breaker Mounting:Auto Fuse Holder; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2018); Colour

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| No. Of Poles | 1 Pole |
| Product Range | 1610 Series |
| Current Rating | 6A |
| Voltage Rating Vac | - |
| Voltage Rating Vdc | 28VDC |
| Circuit Breaker Mounting | Auto Fuse Holder |

## Datasheet

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## **Thermal Automotive Circuit Breaker 1610-...** 

## **Description** 

Miniaturised single pole press-to-reset thermal circuit breaker designed for automotive fuse block installation. Extends the benefits of circuit breaker performance and convenience to applications which are cost critical. Manual release option. 

## **Typical applications** 

Extra low voltage wiring systems on all types of vehicles and marine craft. 

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## **Ordering information** 

## **Technical data** 

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Type No.<br>  1610 single pole automotive circuit breaker<br>Voltage rating<br>22 DC 12 V<br>H1 DC 12 V, with manual release facility<br>21 DC 24 V<br>H2 DC 24 V, with manual release facility<br>Current ratings<br>6   8   10   15   20   25 A<br> 1610   - | r 21   - ic 8 A ordering example<br>Please enquire for packaging quantities.<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Current ratings, typical voltage drop values and actuator colours** 

|Current<br>rating (A)|Voltage<br>drop (mV)|Actuator colour<br>(manual release)|Actuator colour<br>(manual release)|
|---|---|---|---|
|6|< 200|mossy-green|(approximating RAL 6005)|
|8|< 200|honey|(approximating RAL 1005)|
|10|< 200|red|(approximating RAL 3020)|
|15|< 200|blue|(approximating RAL 5012)|
|20<br>25|< 200<br>< 200|yellow<br>pearl|(approximating RAL 1018)<br>(approximatingRAL 1013)|



|Voltage rating<br>1610-22/1610-H1: DC 12 V<br>1610-21/1610-H2: DC 24 V<br>Current ratings<br>6...25 A<br>Service short-circuit<br>breaking capacity<br>1610-22/1610-H1:<br>500 operations at≤50 A<br>1610-21/1610-H2:<br>300 operations at≤50 A<br>Ambient temperature<br>-30...+60°C<br>Degree of protection<br>operating area IP 30<br>~~a~~|Voltage rating<br>1610-22/1610-H1: DC 12 V<br>1610-21/1610-H2: DC 24 V<br>Current ratings<br>6...25 A<br>Service short-circuit<br>breaking capacity<br>1610-22/1610-H1:<br>500 operations at≤50 A<br>1610-21/1610-H2:<br>300 operations at≤50 A<br>Ambient temperature<br>-30...+60°C<br>Degree of protection<br>operating area IP 30<br>~~a~~|
|---|---|
|(IEC 529/DIN 40050)|terminal area IP 00|
|Ultimate short-circuit||
|breaking capacity|1610-22/1610-H1::|
||≥3 break operations at 200 A, or|
||≥1 break operation at 2,000 A|
||1610-21/1610-H2:<br>≥3 break operations at 150 A, or|
||≥1 break operation at 2,000 A|
|Vibration|5 g (57-500 Hz),±0.38 mm (10-57 Hz)|
|(with mounting socket)|to IEC 68-2-6, Test Fc|
||10 frequency cycles/axis|
|Shock|25 g (ll ms)|
|(with mounting socket)|to IEC 68-2-27, Test Ea|
|Corrosion|96 hours at 5 % salt mist,|
||to IEC 68-2-11, Test Ka|
|Humidity|240 hours at 95 % RH,|
||to IEC 68-2-3, Test Ca|
|Mass|approx. 5 g|



## **N.B.** 

It is good practice to switch off the vehicle's ignition system before resetting the circuit breaker. Free travel of the actuator must be ensured. 

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## **Thermal Automotive Circuit Breaker 1610-...** 

## **Dimensions** 

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   1610-22<br>20.3 6<br>Please leave<br>3.4 space for 2.7<br>button travel<br>5.2 0.6<br>3.3<br>14.5<br>16.6 3.9<br>18.8<br>1610-21<br>6<br>20.3<br>2.7<br>5.2 0.6<br>3.3<br>14.5<br>16.6 3.9<br>18.8<br>4<br>24<br>7.5<br>6.4<br>3.8 OFF<br>0.8 ON<br>24 28.8<br>7.5<br>6.4<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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   1610-H1<br>20.3<br>7.3<br>33.4 Please leave spacefor button travel 6<br>5.2 0.6<br>14.5 3.3<br>16.6 3.9<br>18.8<br>1610-H2<br>20.3 6<br>9.8 0.7<br>5 4.5<br>5.2 0.6<br>14.5 3.3<br>16.6 3.9<br>18.8<br>4 OFF 0.8 ON<br>4<br>24 29.5<br>7.5<br>6.4<br>4 OFF 0.8 ON<br>24 28.8 29.5<br>7.5<br>6.4<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## **Internal connection diagram** 

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## **Typical time/current characteristic curve** 

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10000 +60 ° C<br>+23 ° C<br>-30 ° C<br>1000<br>100<br>10<br>1<br>0.1<br>1 2 4 6 8 10 20 40<br>… times rated current<br>Trip time in seconds<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


The time/current characteristic curve depends on the ambient temperature prevailing. In order to eliminate nuisance tripping, please multiply the circuit breaker current ratings by the derating factor shown below.See also section 9 - Technical information. Ambient temperature ° C -20     -10   0       +23   +40     +50    +60 Multiplication factor 0.76  0.84  0.92   1       1.08    1.16   1.24 

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## **Thermal Automotive Circuit Breaker 1610-...** 

## **Accessories** 

## **Socket 12-P10** 

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30.3<br>25.4 Weidmüller style label<br>(not supplied)<br>blade terminal<br>DIN 46244-A6.3-0.8<br>58<br>symmetrical hat rail<br>EN 50022-35x7.5<br>48.4<br>47 43<br>3.5<br>12.7<br>ø3.9<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Socket 12-J20** 

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30.3<br>Weidmüller style label<br>25.4 (not supplied)<br>terminal screw<br>6-32 UNC<br>spring washer<br>58 symmetrical hat rail<br>EN 50022-35x7.5<br>48.4<br>47 43<br>3.5<br>12.7<br>ø3.9<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


**Socket 12-A10** 

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30.3<br>terminal screw Weidmüller style label<br>6-32 UNC 25.4 (not supplied)<br>blade terminal<br>DIN 46244-A6.3-0.8<br>58<br>symmetrical hat rail<br>spring washer EN 50022-35x7.5<br>48.4<br>47 43<br>3.5<br>12.7<br>ø3.9<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Ordering information Mounting socket 12** 

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Type No.<br>  12 Mounting socket<br>Terminal design<br>P10 blade terminals A 6.3-0.8<br>J20 screw terminals 6-32 UNC<br>A10 1 blade terminal A6.3-0.8 / 1 screw terminal 6-32 UNC<br>Version<br>... blank: single socket<br>20 two-way<br>30 three-way<br>40 four-way<br>60 six-way<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## **Accessories for mounting socket 12** 

## **Connector bus links -P10** 

**X 210 588 01/** 1.5 mm[2] (brown), up to 13 A max. load **X 210 588 02/** 2.5 mm[2] (black), up to 20 A max. load **X 210 588 03/** 2.5 mm[2] (red), up to 20 A max. load **X 210 588 04/** 2.5 mm[2] (blue), up to 20 A max. load 

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100 quick-connect tabs 6.3<br>DIN 46247 tinned brass,<br>insulated<br>~70<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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**Bus bar X 210 588 02** (up to 100 A max. load) **X 211 157 01 with terminal X 211 157 02 without terminal** 

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Phoenix terminal AKG 35 washer A 4.3 DIN 125<br>max.cross section 35 mm [2] nickel plated<br>cylinder head screw ISO1207-M4x4<br>nickel plated<br>Cu rail,<br>M4 tin-plated<br>7 12.8 fusible link<br>154.8 (1.1 thick constriction)<br>2<br>10<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Dimensions for surface mounting** 

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## **Other sockets available to special order** 

**Labels:** Weidmüller, D-33102 Paderborn 

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