{"product_id":"timeguard-tx2420c-20a-30ma-type-a-c-curve-solid-neutral-rcbo","title":"Timeguard TX2420C 20A 30mA Type A C-Curve Solid Neutral RCBO","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTimeguard TX2420C 20A 30mA Type A RCBO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines overload, short-circuit and residual-current protection in one compact device. Designed for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTimeguard TX series consumer units\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC-curve overcurrent characteristic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6kA breaking capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a single-module housing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is an option for electricians selecting protective devices for a compatible installation or replacing an existing RCBO where the circuit requires these exact characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstand Type A and C-curve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two classifications describe different functions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e residual-current protection responds to sinusoidal AC and pulsating DC residual currents. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC-curve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e describes the overcurrent operating characteristic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with an equivalent B-curve device, C-curve has a higher instantaneous magnetic operating threshold. This can accommodate brief starting currents where the equipment and circuit design support its use. The rated circuit current remains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid neutral and unidirectional operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis model has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid neutral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which remains connected when the protected line pole opens. It should be distinguished from a switched-neutral RCBO when checking the installation’s isolation requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe device is also \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunidirectional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Supply and load connections must follow the manufacturer’s markings, and it must not be selected for a circuit requiring bidirectional power flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical terminals and maintenance features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop terminals accept conductors up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10mm²\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a specified tightening torque of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.2Nm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Bottom terminals accept up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25mm²\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a tightening torque of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.5Nm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerminal blanking plates help prevent incorrect cable or busbar insertion. A test button and contact position indicator are included, and the RCBO can be removed without removing the busbar once the assembly has been safely isolated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Timeguard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57737385378167,"sku":"TX2420C","price":11.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/8927\/2802\/files\/TX2420C_MD27-FL.webp?v=1794406961","url":"https:\/\/www.electricalsonline.co.uk\/products\/timeguard-tx2420c-20a-30ma-type-a-c-curve-solid-neutral-rcbo","provider":"Electricals Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}