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Timeguard TX2345 45A 6KA Type B Curve MCB

SKU TX2345
Original price £2.47 - Original price £2.47
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Description

The Timeguard TX2345 45A B-curve MCB provides overload and short-circuit protection for an individual electrical circuit. Designed for Timeguard TX series consumer units, this single-pole miniature circuit breaker combines a 6kA breaking capacity with a compact one-module housing.

It is suitable for electricians selecting a protective device for a compatible installation or replacing an existing breaker where the circuit design calls for 45A B-curve protection.

Check more than the amperage

The 45A current rating, B-curve characteristic and 6kA breaking capacity each describe a different part of the breaker’s performance.

The current rating forms part of the circuit’s overload protection design. B-curve describes its instantaneous magnetic response to a high current, while the breaking capacity relates to interrupting a short circuit under specified conditions.

When choosing a replacement, the cable, connected load, fault-protection requirements and consumer unit compatibility must all be checked. A matching amperage alone does not establish suitability.

Practical connection and maintenance features

The terminal cages incorporate blanking plates that help prevent a cable or busbar from being inserted 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, helping with maintenance once the assembly has been safely isolated.

Specification
  • Range - TX circuit protection
  • Product Code - TX2345
  • Product Type - Miniature circuit breaker / MCB
  • Rated Current - 45A
  • Tripping Characteristic - B-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 is the Timeguard TX2345?

It is a 45A B-curve single-pole miniature circuit breaker with a 6kA breaking capacity. It provides overload and short-circuit protection within compatible Timeguard TX consumer units.

Is TX2345 B-curve or C-curve?

TX2345 is B-curve. The corresponding 45A C-curve model is TX2345C, so check the complete code when ordering.

What does the 45A rating mean?

It is the breaker’s rated current under specified conditions. The cable, installation method and connected load must be suitable for protection at that rating.

Will it trip immediately when the current exceeds 45A?

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

What is the instantaneous operating band of a B-curve MCB?

Under BS EN 60898-1, the B-curve instantaneous magnetic operating band is 3–5 times rated current. For a 45A device, this corresponds to 135–225A.

Does that mean it can carry 135–225A continuously?

No. That band describes short-duration magnetic operation. The rated current remains 45A.

What is the difference between TX2345 and TX2345C?

Both are rated at 45A, but their instantaneous magnetic characteristics differ. B-curve has a lower operating threshold than C-curve. They should not be interchanged without checking the circuit design.

Can I replace a 40A breaker with this 45A model?

Only after an electrician verifies that the complete circuit is suitable for 45A protection. A small increase in rating still requires the cable and installation to be checked.

Is this automatically suitable for an appliance drawing less than 45A?

No. Appliance instructions, cable protection, starting characteristics, required residual-current protection and the overall circuit design must also be considered.

What cable size is required for a 45A circuit?

There is no universal cable size based on amperage alone. Installation method, insulation, grouping, ambient temperature, circuit length and fault-protection requirements affect cable selection.

What does the 6kA breaking capacity mean?

It is the rated short-circuit breaking capacity of 6000A under the applicable test conditions. This is separate from the 45A normal current rating.