The APS iRCBO™ (Intelligent Residual Current Circuit Breaker with Overload Protection) is an advanced electrical protection device designed to integrate over-current protection, short-circuit protection, and earth-leakage protection into a single intelligent module. Built on the MTS3 Smart Electric Safety Supervision and Management Platform, the iRCBO goes far beyond a traditional RCBO by adding metering, monitoring, remote communication, automation, and data logging.
Using a combination of electronic sensing and thermal–magnetic tripping, the iRCBO provides comprehensive electrical safety for residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. It protects people from electric shock, prevents electrical fires caused by leakage or arcing, and monitors all essential electrical parameters in real time.
What is an iRCBO?
An iRCBO is an Intelligent Residual Current Circuit Breaker with Overload & Short-Circuit Protection.
It combines the functions of:
✔ MCB (overload & short-circuit protection)
✔ RCCB (earth leakage protection)
✔ Smart Meter (voltage, current, power, energy)
✔ IoT Device (communication & remote control)
According to the PDF, the iRCBO provides:
Earth-leakage protection (Residual Current Protection)
Overload protection
Short-circuit protection
High-temperature protection (internal sensor)
Over/under-voltage alarms
Fault warnings
Fire-hazard mitigation (arc detection + leakage)
Key RCBO parameters from your PDF:
Residual current trip rating: IΔn = 30 mA (standard for personal protection)
Leakage trip curves for AC / A types
Leakage delay options for discrimination in multi-tier systems
Curve B / C / D for over-current tripping
1P+N, 2P, 3P, 4P versions
Smart metering included (A/V/W/kWh, temperature, power factor, etc.)
Specifications
Category | iRCBO Features |
|---|---|
Functions | Earth Leakage Protection (30mA), Overload, Short Circuit, Over/Under Voltage, Temperature Alarm, Arc Fault Warning |
Poles | 1P+N / 2P / 3P / 4P |
Rated Current | 6A, 10A, 16A, 20A, 25A, 32A, 40A, 50A, 63A, 80A |
Residual Current (IΔn) | 30 mA (standard), optional 100 mA for equipment protection |
Tripping Curves | B (3–5×In), C (5–10×In), D (10–14×In) |
Breaking Capacity | 6000 A (IEC60898.1) |
Metering | Voltage, Current, Power, Energy, Temperature, PF |
Communication | Wi-Fi, LAN, RS485, NB-IoT, GSM/GPRS, Zigbee, LoRa (via module) |
Power Supply | 90–250 VAC (operational), 230/400 VAC nominal |
Platform Integration | MTS3 Smart Electrical Safety System |
Mechanical Life | 20,000 operations |
Electrical Life | 10,000 operations |
Mounting | Standard 35 mm DIN rail |
Compliance | IEC60898.1, CE |
Conclusion
The APS iRCBO™ is a next-generation intelligent circuit breaker that integrates leakage protection, overload & short-circuit protection, metering, monitoring, and IoT connectivity in one compact unit. Built on the MTS3 intelligent electrical safety platform, it enables safer electrical infrastructure, reduced downtime, and complete visibility into circuit behavior.
Designed for residential, commercial, and industrial environments, the iRCBO enhances safety through fast residual-current detection, arc-fault warning, and over-temperature protection while also enabling remote control, analytics, and smart energy management.
It is a key component for modern smart buildings, energy-efficient facilities, and intelligent distribution panels