{"product_id":"allen-bradley-140m-c2e-b16-motor-protection-circuit-breaker","title":"Allen-Bradley 140M-C2E-B16 Motor Protection Circuit Breaker","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAllen-Bradley 140M-C2E-B16 Motor Protection Circuit Breaker\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley 140M-C2E-B16\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eserves as the primary\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e140M-C2E\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMotor Protection Circuit Breaker utilized to execute thermal overload interruption and magnetic short-circuit isolation across Bulletin 140M motor feeder platforms. The unit supports adjustable thermal protection from 1.0-1.6 A with fixed magnetic trip functionality for low-power three-phase motor circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140M-C2E-B16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen-Bradley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor Protection Circuit Breaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulletin 140M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC-Frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIN Rail Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBreaking Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNormal Break\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermal Trip Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0-1.6 A adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnetic Trip Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Operational Current (Ie)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.6 A nominal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrip Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Operating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e690 VAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\/60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor Power Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 0.37 kW at 415 VAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltimate Short-Circuit Capacity (Icu)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 kA at 400\/415 VAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService Short-Circuit Capacity (Ics)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 kA at 400\/415 VAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermal\/Magnetic Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable thermal \/ fixed magnetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuxiliary Contacts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional front mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeparate trip indication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandards Compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEC\/EN60947, UL508, CSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.34 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive electromechanical protection device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifecycle Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscontinued\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140MT-C3E-B16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeterministic Protection Coordination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bulletin 140M platform is deployed within Allen-Bradley motor control architectures interfacing with EtherNet\/IP and Logix-based control assemblies. Protective trip execution is hardware-based and independent of PLC firmware scan timing or deterministic network communication status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThermal overload response remains locally processed within the breaker mechanism. During controller restart, network interruption, or backplane communication loss, magnetic short-circuit interruption capability remains active at the fixed instantaneous threshold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the 140M-C2E-B16 require external control power for trip functionality?\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Thermal and magnetic trip mechanisms operate as internal electromechanical protection functions without auxiliary control voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can the breaker be mounted directly on DIN rail assemblies?\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. The supplied configuration specifies DIN rail mounting for enclosed motor control panel installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Is the 140M-C2E-B16 suitable for direct replacement in new installations?\u003cbr\u003eA: The unit is identified as discontinued. New system designs should evaluate compatibility with the replacement model 140MT-C3E-B16.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall the breaker inside an enclosed panel due to the IP20 protection classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerify motor full-load current before adjusting the 1.0-1.6 A thermal trip range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate motor feeder conductors from low-level analog instrumentation wiring to reduce electromagnetic coupling during fault interruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm DIN rail rigidity and grounding continuity before mounting the breaker assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply conductor torque according to panel design documentation and terminal labeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerform insulation resistance and continuity testing before energizing the protected motor branch circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not bypass upstream short-circuit coordination requirements with contactors or branch protection devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43417444745306,"sku":"140M-C2E-B16","price":123.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/140M-C2E-B162.jpg?v=1779780712","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/products\/allen-bradley-140m-c2e-b16-motor-protection-circuit-breaker","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}