{"id":36142,"date":"2026-01-24T10:15:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T09:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=36142"},"modified":"2026-02-10T14:53:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T13:53:55","slug":"magnetotermico-maxge-alpha-2p-20a-curva-c-6ka-epb63me2c20","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/en\/producto\/magnetotermico-maxge-alpha-2p-20a-curva-c-6ka-epb63me2c20\/","title":{"rendered":"Maxge Alpha+ 2P, 20A, C-curve, 6kA - EPB63ME2C20"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Maxge Alpha+ 2P, 20A, C-curve, 6kA - EPB63ME2C20<\/h2>\n<p>The Maxge Alpha+ 2P, 20A circuit breaker is a circuit breaker designed to protect single-phase circuits easily and effectively against overloads and short circuits, offering a safe, reliable and easy to integrate solution in all types of electrical panels.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to its two-pole configuration (2P), its rated current of 20 A, tripping curve C and breaking capacity of 6 kA, it is a circuit breaker widely used in domestic, commercial and tertiary installations, ideal for lines with medium-high consumption, where stable and continuous protection is required.<\/p>\n<p>This circuit breaker combines thermal protection and magnetic protection in a single device, allowing the power supply to be cut off when a current anomaly is detected, preventing damage to wiring, connected equipment and reducing the risk of electrical faults or accidents.<\/p>\n<h2>Main features of the Maxge Alpha+ 2P, 20A Miniature Circuit Breaker<\/h2>\n<h3>Full bipolar protection<\/h3>\n<p>Being a <strong>2-pole MCB (2P)<\/strong>, The phase and neutral are protected at the same time.<br \/>\nThis provides total isolation of the circuit when the circuit breaker is manually tripped or disconnected, increasing safety during maintenance work and reducing electrical hazards.<\/p>\n<p>This configuration is particularly suitable for sensitive single-phase circuits, control and command lines, auxiliary circuits, automatisms, spot or technical lighting, small electronic equipment, and installations where the neutral needs to be cut off together with the phase.<\/p>\n<h3>More demanding loads<\/h3>\n<p>With a <strong>20 ampere rated current<\/strong>, This circuit breaker is designed for circuits that support loads higher than the usual 16 A, such as dedicated lines or specific sockets.<\/p>\n<p>It is very common to see it protecting heavily used sockets, lines dedicated to certain household appliances, small air-conditioning equipment, and circuits with several receivers operating simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p>Provided that the cables are correctly dimensioned, this circuit breaker guarantees safe, stable and continuous operation of the circuit.<\/p>\n<h3>Balance between protection and stability<\/h3>\n<p>The Maxge Alpha+ 2P, 20A circuit-breaker incorporates a <strong>firing curve C<\/strong>. It is designed to tolerate moderate current peaks without causing untimely tripping.<\/p>\n<p>The C-curve provides an optimum balance between sensitivity and stability, maintaining effective protection against dangerous overcurrents without affecting the normal operation of the installation.<\/p>\n<p>This reduces nuisance shots.<br \/>\nIn addition, the installation is more stable and good protection against real overloads and short circuits is maintained.<\/p>\n<p>It is therefore suitable for circuits with general and mixed loads, small to medium-sized motors, starters, transformers, ventilation, pumps, air conditioning, electronic equipment and power supplies, lighting and three-phase sockets, and equipment that may have start-up peaks (without being extreme).<\/p>\n<h3>High short-circuit resistance<\/h3>\n<p>Your <strong>6 kA breaking capacity<\/strong> means that it can safely interrupt major short circuits of up to 6,000 amperes without damage or loss of properties.<\/p>\n<p>This is more than sufficient for homes, commercial premises, secondary switchboards and circuits far from the transformer.<\/p>\n<p>It provides a good level of safety and protection for most common low voltage installations.<\/p>\n<h3>Easy installation and compact design<\/h3>\n<p>The Maxge Alpha+ 2P, 20A is designed for <strong>DIN rail mounting<\/strong>, This facilitates quick and tidy installation on any standard frame.<\/p>\n<p>Your <strong>terminals<\/strong> are prepared to accept cables with a cross-section suitable for this current rating (<strong>16mm\u00b2 in flexible cable and 25mm\u00b2 in rigid cable<\/strong>). This guarantees firm and secure connections, without overheating or false contacts.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, it has a <strong>compact 36 mm wide design<\/strong> (18 mm per pole), and it features <strong>window for circuit marker<\/strong> y <strong>a visual status signalling (on\/off)<\/strong>, The circuit it protects can be easily identified.<br \/>\nTherefore, it provides a quick diagnosis and is very easy to maintain.<\/p>\n<h2>Maxge Alpha+ 2P, 20A, C-curve, 6kA - EPB63ME2C20 - Operation and Applications<\/h2>\n<p>This circuit breaker protects the circuit in two ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thermal protection (overload):<\/strong> cuts off the current if there is a sustained overload, preventing both overheating of the cables and possible damage to the installation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Magnetic protection (short circuit):<\/strong> acts almost instantly when there is a strong short-circuit. When this happens, this circuit breaker cuts off the power supply and protects both the installation and the connected equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is an ideal solution for switchboards in homes, small shops and offices, high-demand socket circuits, and specific protection of single-phase lines.<\/p>\n<h2>Main advantages of Maxge Alpha+ 2P, 20A<\/h2>\n<p>The advantages of this circuit breaker are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Simultaneous phase and neutral cut-off.<\/li>\n<li>Nominal current of 20 A, ideal for single-phase circuits with higher consumption.<\/li>\n<li>Balanced C-curve, no unnecessary tripping.<\/li>\n<li>6 kA breaking capacity, sufficient for domestic and commercial use.<\/li>\n<li>Easy to install and maintain.<\/li>\n<li>Compact and robust design.<\/li>\n<li>Compliance with international quality norms and standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Maxge Alpha+ 2P, 20A, C-curve, 6kA - EPB63ME2C20 Technical Information<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/es_fichas-tecnicas_EPB63Me-20251104.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Data sheet Maxge Alpha+ 2P, 20A, Magnetotermico Maxge Alpha+ 2P, 20A<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>Poles: 2<\/li>\n<li>Operating voltage: 415V AC<\/li>\n<li>Rated current: 20 amps<\/li>\n<li>Breaking capacity: 6kA<\/li>\n<li>International standard EN\/IEC60898-1<\/li>\n<li>Local status signalling<\/li>\n<li>Window for circuit marker<\/li>\n<li>Dimensions: 36mm (18mm per pole)<\/li>\n<li>Terminal connection for copper cables: 16mm\u00b2 in flexible cable and 25mm\u00b2 in rigid cable<\/li>\n<li>Insulation voltage (Ui) 500VA<\/li>\n<li>Pollution degree 3<\/li>\n<li>Impulse voltage (Uimp) 4kV<\/li>\n<li>Double insulation class 2<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for sectioning<\/li>\n<li>Working temperature: from -5\u00baC to + 40\u00baC.<\/li>\n<li>Non-accessoriable (except 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