| Rated current (Iu) | Filter products by 160 A |
|---|---|
| Rated voltage (Ue) | Filter products by 240 V AC |
| Number of poles | Filter products by 1P 1d |
| Max Break Capacity | Filter products by 40 kA at 240 V AC |
| Product Series | Filter products by Compact NSX <630 |
Schneider ElectricMoulded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs)
LV438690 – Circuit breaker ComPact NSX160M AC/DC, 40 kA at 240 VAC, TMD trip unit 160 A, 1 pole 1d | Schneider Electric
Order code
List R8 369.53 Your price R5 691.28
Per unit · volume pricing available on request
excl. VAT R6 544.97 incl.
Listed in stock — availability is re-confirmed on every order
In stock — 1–2 working days if stocked locally, 3–5 working days if sourced
Circuit breaker ComPact NSX160M AC/DC, 40 kA at 240 VAC, TMD trip unit 160 A, 1 pole 1d — Schneider Electric order code LV438690. Rated current 160 A; 1P 1d; breaking capacity 40 kA at 240 V AC; rated voltage 240 V AC.
In stock — 1–2 working days if stocked locally, 3–5 working days if sourced
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Rating160 A22 options
Breaking capacity40 kA at 240 V AC13 options
Every option is a reference in this catalogue. A faded option changes more than one value — its nearest reference is linked.
Ordering & delivery
- Contact us for bulk pricing, lead times and ordering codes.
- Minimum order: 1 unit.
- Manufacturer's standard warranty applies.
- Collection from our branch, delivery in the Johannesburg area, and export across Africa on request.
- Some items are held off-site rather than in our own warehouse — availability is confirmed on every order.
- Authorised Schneider Electric distributor
- Genuine product with manufacturer warranty
- Formal quotations with written lead times
Overview
LV438690 — Circuit breaker ComPact NSX160M AC/DC, 40 kA at 240 VAC, TMD trip unit 160 A, 1 pole 1d from the Schneider Electric Compact NSX <630 range. Listed under Moulded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs) on the Schneider Electric catalogue at RMS-SE.Africa.
LV438690 key specifications
Key specifications: rated current 160 A; 1P 1d; breaking capacity 40 kA at 240 V AC; rated voltage 240 V AC.
Availability and replacement
Availability notice: Schneider Electric has announced the end of commercialisation of this reference (announced 2021/11/10, last orders 2022/03/31). Stock may still be available; ask us to confirm, or to quote the current replacement.
Schneider Electric names ComPacT NSX (new generation) as the successor to the Compact NSX <630 range. Schneider substitution guide: same frame sizes. Ask the sales desk to confirm the exact replacement reference before ordering.
Schneider Electric substitution guide (manufacturer document)
Ordering information for LV438690
- Order code:
LV438690 - Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
- Range: Compact NSX <630
- GTIN / EAN: 3606480074196
- Supplied: each
- Weight: 0.738 kg
- ETIM class: EC000228
- Datasheet: manufacturer datasheet for LV438690
About the Compact NSX <630 range
Compact NSX <630 is a Schneider Electric range with 597 references listed on RMS-SE.Africa, from 2.5 A to 630 A. Schneider Electric has announced ComPacT NSX (new generation) as its successor.
LV438690 — frequently asked questions
What is the rated current of LV438690?
LV438690 is rated 160 A.
How many poles does LV438690 have?
LV438690 is a 1P 1d device.
What is the breaking capacity of LV438690?
The catalogue states 40 kA at 240 V AC for LV438690. Check the datasheet for the value at your system voltage.
Is LV438690 discontinued, and what replaces it?
Yes. Schneider Electric has announced the end of commercialisation of LV438690 (last orders 2022/03/31). The named successor is ComPacT NSX (new generation); the sales desk confirms the exact replacement reference and remaining stock.
Where is the datasheet for LV438690?
The manufacturer datasheet is linked under “Ordering information” above; the product page also carries the manufacturer’s documents where Schneider Electric publishes them.
Is LV438690 a genuine Schneider Electric product?
Yes. LV438690 is supplied through the manufacturer’s authorised channel with the standard Schneider Electric warranty, and every order is confirmed against stock before payment.
Documents
Published by the manufacturer for this part. Each one opens in a new tab.
Technical specifications
Data supplied by the manufacturer. Confirm against the official datasheet before ordering.
Identification & ordering
| Product Name | LV438690 – circuit breaker ComPact NSX160M AC/DC, 40 kA at 240 VAC, TMD trip unit 160 A, 1 pole 1d Schneider Electric |
|---|---|
| Brand | Filter products by Schneider Electric |
| Product Series | Filter products by Compact NSX <630 |
| GTIN / EAN | 3606480074196 |
| Lifecycle status | Filter products by End of commercialisation announced |
| ETIM class | Filter products by EC000228 |
Electrical ratings
| Number of poles | Filter products by 1P 1d |
|---|---|
| Rated current (Iu) | Filter products by 160 A |
| Rated voltage (Ue) | Filter products by 240 V AC |
| Operating Voltage | Filter products by 240 VAC |
| Max Break Capacity | Filter products by 40 kA at 240 V AC |
Documents
| Datasheet | View on the Schneider Electric site |
|---|
Other specifications
| Trip unit | Filter products by TMD |
|---|---|
| Trip unit rating | Filter products by 160 A |
| Related Categories | Filter products by Plug – in Relays, Filter products by Timers & Control Relays |
| SKU/Code/Partnumber | LV438690 |
| Iternational GTIN | 3606480074196 |
| Mount Type | Filter products by Plug-in |
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Quick answers
What is LV438690?
LV438690 is the order code for Circuit breaker ComPact NSX160M AC/DC, 40 kA at 240 VAC, TMD trip unit 160 A, 1 pole 1d. It belongs to our Moulded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs) range. RMS-SE.Africa supplies it as genuine Schneider Electric product, sourced through the manufacturer's distribution channel.
What is the rated current of LV438690?
Schneider Electric rates Circuit breaker ComPact NSX160M AC/DC, 40 kA at 240 VAC, TMD trip unit 160 A, 1 pole 1d at 160 A. It is a 1P 1d-pole device.
What is the breaking capacity of LV438690?
Schneider Electric specifies a breaking capacity of 40 kA at 240 V AC.
What voltage is LV438690 rated for?
Schneider Electric rates it for 240 V AC.
Is it available?
It is listed as in stock. Availability is re-confirmed on every order before any payment is taken, so what you order is what actually ships.
How do I get a formal quotation?
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Do I pay when I order?
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