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Timeguard TX2332C 32A 6KA Type C Curve MCB

Timeguard TX2332C 32A 6KA Type C Curve MCB

SKU TX2332C
£2.47 - £2.47
£2.47 inc VAT £2.06 exc VAT
£2.47 - £2.47
£2.47 inc VAT £2.06 exc VAT inc VAT £2.06 exc VAT

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Description

The Timeguard TX2332C is a 32A single-pole miniature circuit breaker that protects an individual electrical circuit against overload and short circuit. It combines a C-curve tripping characteristic with a 6kA breaking capacity, housed in a compact one-module design.

Specified for Timeguard TX series consumer units, it is suitable for electricians selecting components for a compatible installation or replacing an existing protective device where the circuit requires these exact characteristics.

Why choose a C-curve breaker?

C-curve MCBs have a higher instantaneous magnetic operating threshold than equivalent B-curve devices. This can help accommodate brief starting currents where the equipment and circuit design support C-curve protection.

The breaker’s rated current remains 32A. Its tripping characteristic must be considered alongside cable protection, load behaviour and the fault current available to disconnect the circuit within the required time.

Practical connection and maintenance features

The terminal cages include blanking plates that help prevent a cable or busbar from being positioned outside the clamp. Maximum terminal capacity is 25mm², with a specified tightening torque of 2.5Nm.

A contact position indicator provides a visible indication of contact status. The breaker can also be removed without removing the busbar, simplifying maintenance once the consumer unit has been safely isolated.

Compact dimensions and clear compatibility

Measuring 18mm wide × 81mm high × 73mm deep, this MCB occupies one module and mounts onto a 35mm DIN rail. Timeguard provides a five-year guarantee, subject to its applicable terms.

Before ordering, check the full product code and consumer unit compatibility. TX2332C is the C-curve model; TX2332 is B-curve. Manufacturer compatibility is limited to Timeguard TX series consumer units.

Where residual-current protection is required, an appropriate RCD or RCBO arrangement must also form part of the installation design.

Specification
  • Range - TX circuit protection
  • Product Code - TX2332C
  • Product Type - Miniature circuit breaker / MCB
  • Rated Current - 32A
  • Tripping Characteristic - C-curve
  • Number of Poles - Single pole
  • Rated Voltage - 240V AC
  • Short-Circuit Breaking Capacity - 6kA / 6000A
  • Energy Limiting Class - Class 3
  • Protection Functions - Overload and short circuit
  • Module Width - 1 module
  • Mounting - 35mm DIN rail
  • Maximum Terminal Capacity - 25mm²
  • Terminal Tightening Torque - 2.5Nm
  • Terminal Feature - Blanking plates to help prevent incorrect cable or busbar insertion
  • Contact Position Indicator - Included
  • Device Removal - Without removing the busbar
  • Electrical Endurance - 4,000 cycles
  • Mechanical Endurance - 10,000 cycles
  • Dielectric Strength - 2500V
  • Housing Material - PA6
  • Height - 81mm
  • Width - 18mm
  • Depth - 73mm
  • Standards Listed - IEC/BS EN 60898-1 and IEC/BS EN 60947-2
  • Compatibility - Timeguard TX series consumer units only
  • Manufacturer’s Guarantee - 5 years
FAQ's

What does the Timeguard TX2332C do?

It protects an individual circuit against overload and short circuit. It is a 32A C-curve single-pole MCB with a 6kA breaking capacity, specified for Timeguard TX consumer units.

What is the difference between TX2332C and TX2332?

TX2332C is C-curve, while TX2332 is B-curve. Both are rated at 32A, but their instantaneous magnetic operating characteristics differ.

What does C-curve mean?

It describes the breaker’s response to a high current over a short period. Under BS EN 60898-1, the C-curve instantaneous magnetic operating band is 5–10 times rated current.

What is that operating band for a 32A C-curve MCB?

It corresponds to 160–320A. This describes short-duration magnetic operation and must not be interpreted as a permitted continuous load.

Will it trip immediately when the current exceeds 32A?

Not necessarily. Operating time depends on the size and duration of the overcurrent and the device’s time-current characteristic.

Can C-curve accommodate equipment starting currents?

It can accommodate a higher instantaneous current than an equivalent B-curve device. Suitability still depends on the equipment’s inrush characteristics and the circuit’s fault-protection requirements.

Can I replace a B-curve breaker with this C-curve version?

Only after an electrician verifies the circuit design. Changing the characteristic affects the fault current needed for rapid operation and may alter whether the required disconnection conditions are met.