Type B HP RCBO 10kA 40A 240V AC Inverter Protection

Name: Type B HP RCBO 10kA 40A 240V - ETEK Electri
SKU: EKL17-40BHP

Secures advanced inverter and heat pump networks with the Type B HP RCBO, delivering 230/240V AC thermo-magnetic and electronic fault isolation. The EKL17-40BHP RCBO Breaker manages 6-40A continuous loads, guaranteeing 10kA short-circuit protection against AC, pulsating DC, and smooth DC leakages.

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ModelEKL17-40BHP

CategoryRCBO Breakers, Circuit Breakers

AvailabilityIn stock

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Structural Features of the Type B HP RCBO

Engineered with a high-frequency immunity profile, this Type B HP RCBO prevents nuisance tripping in complex, rapid-switching power installations.

High-Frequency Tolerance: Designed to tolerate switching noise ≥20kHz, utilizing a raised 150mA minimum tripping threshold for frequencies above 1kHz.
Ultimate Breaking Capacity: Safely clears conditional short-circuit currents up to 10kA, protecting sensitive hardware from catastrophic damage.
Comprehensive Detection: Identifies and isolates sinusoidal AC, pulsating DC, and smooth DC faults effortlessly, eliminating traditional RCD “blinding”.
Visual Status Verification: Features a transparent trip status observation port alongside a standard green/red contact position indicator.

Field Applications for the Type B HP RCBO

Deploying the EKL17-40BHP model ensures rigorous electrical safety across commercial architectures generating high-frequency direct current leakages.

Heat Pump Installations: Optimizes inverter compressor lines, serving as a fully recognized, robust BS 7671-compliant alternative to “B+” RCDs.
EV Charging Stations: Detects smooth DC residual currents generated by electric vehicle chargers, protecting both users and the infrastructure.
Photovoltaic (PV) Systems: Isolates composite waveform leakages efficiently in commercial solar inverter grid connections.
UPS Systems: Secures uninterruptible power supplies and variable-speed drives against erratic high-frequency electrical faults.

Technical Specifications with the Type B HP RCBO

Evaluate the comprehensive electro-magnetic parameters below to ensure this Type B HP RCBO aligns precisely with your specific 240V switchgear calculations.

Certifications & Standards

The EKL17-40BHP strictly adheres to IEC/EN 62423 (Type B) and IEC/EN 61009-1 safety regulations. It is fully compliant with BS 7671 requirements specifically tailored for heavy-duty heat pump applications.

Technical Data:

General Data
Standard	IEC/EN 62423 (Type B) + IEC/EN 61009-1; Compliant with BS 7671
Protection	Ground fault, Overcurrent and short circuit
Type of trip	Ground fault: Electronic Overload and short circuit: Thermo-magnetic
Residual current type	Type B HP – residual AC, pulsating DC and smooth DC; high-frequency immunity for inverter/heat-pump leakage
HF behavior (Type B HP)	Designed to tolerate switching noise ≥20kHz; for f≥ 1kHz uses a raised minimum tripping threshold, typically ≥150mA to reduce nuisance tripping
No. of poles	1P+N (with switched neutral)
Neutral	Switched, N pole on the left
Insulation voltage (Ui)	500V
Rated voltage (Ue)	230/240V~
Rated currents (In)	6, 10, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40A
Rated sensitivity currents (IΔn)	30mA
Residual current off-time under (IΔn)	≤0.15s
Rated residual making and breaking capacity (IΔm)	500A (In≤50A)
Rated frequency	50/60Hz
Rated short-circuit capacity (Icn)	10kA
Energy limiting class	3
Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp)	4kV (1.2/50µs)
Dielectric test voltage	2kV (50/60Hz, 1 min.)
Mechanical Data & Installation
Electrical life	4,000 Cycles
Mechanical life	10,000 Cycles
Contact position indicator	Green OFF / Red ON
Protection degree	IP20
Ambient temperature	-25°C ~ +55°C
Storage temperature	-30°C ~ +70°C
Terminal connection type	Cable / Pin-type / Fork-type busbar (Bottom)
Max. terminal size for cable	16mm²
Max. tightening torque	2.5 N.m
Neutral load cable	Blue, 455mm length, 4mm² (Other lengths available upon request)
Installation	Mounting on 35mm DIN rail
Incoming method	From bottom

RCD Type & Tripping Sensitivity:

RCD Type Characteristics
Type AC RCDs	Detect slowly increasing sinusoidal AC residual currents.
Type A RCDs	Detect AC leakage currents and pulsed DC leakage currents below 6mA.
Type B HP RCDs	Capable of detecting and tripping under smooth DC faults at any level. Tested to handle frequencies greater than 20kHz, ensuring a minimum tripping threshold of 150mA for frequencies above 1kHz.
Tripping Sensitivity (mA)
30mA	This is the most commonly used protection level in homes and commercial buildings, and is suitable for socket protection in general residential environments, offices, and commercial places.

Tripping Characteristic:

Curve	Rated Current	Thermal Release		Magnetic Release			Ambient Temperature
Curve	Rated Current	Non-trip (≤1h)	Trip (<1h)	Hold Current (≥0.1s)	Trip Current (<0.1s)	Trip Time	Ambient Temperature
B	6-40A	1.13In	1.45In	3In	5In	<0.1s	30°C+5°C
C	6-40A	1.13In	1.45In	5In	10In	<0.1s	Normal temperature

type b hp rcbo curve

Dimensions and Wiring for the Type B HP RCBO

Verify exact enclosure compatibility for this Type B HP RCBO by referencing the structural indicators, standard 35mm DIN rail mounting footprints, and bottom-incoming methods illustrated below.