S201-C10: branch-circuit rating and panel fit
ABB S201-C10 is a one-pole S200 miniature circuit breaker rated 10 A with a C trip characteristic. ABB's product listing associates order code 2CDS251001R0104 with the model and a 6 kA reference rating.
Technical data for identification
| Technical item | Verified value / selection note |
|---|---|
| Type designation | S201-C10 |
| ABB order code | 2CDS251001R0104 |
| Poles | 1 protected pole |
| Rated current | 10 A |
| Trip characteristic | C curve |
| Breaking-capacity reference | 6 kA at specified IEC test conditions |
| Product role | Overload and short-circuit protection |
For a low-voltage control or protection device, distinguish its stated function from the other devices in the feeder. Confirm supply, load category, wiring diagram, upstream coordination and required local approvals.
Where this configuration fits
S201-C10 should be assessed in the actual equipment arrangement. Choose the protective device from load current, conductor capacity, fault level, disconnection-time requirement and expected inrush. A C-curve designation describes one part of the tripping behavior; coordination with upstream protection is a separate check.
A request for S201-C10 should identify the host system, process or motor duty, available supply and the expected normal and fault behavior. This makes the selection review specific to the installed equipment.
Order-code and compatibility review
For S201-C10, Confirm rated voltage, installation standard, busbar compatibility, terminal size, mounting space and any accessories. S201-C10 is not a residual-current protective device; provide leakage protection separately where the circuit design requires it.
Before substituting S201-C10, compare the complete label with the engineering drawing, ABB configuration data, installed accessories and site approval record. A partial designation or a similar enclosure cannot establish interchangeability.
Field checks and acceptance
Commissioning of S201-C10 should follow a controlled procedure. With the circuit isolated, verify the panel schedule and conductor identification before installation. Torque terminals per ABB instructions, inspect the busbar seating, test operation under the approved procedure and update the circuit label.
Capture the as-left settings, test points, abnormal-state response and revision of S201-C10. Include photographs of its nameplate and terminal arrangement so the next service event can be traced.
Related configuration references
The following S201-C10 family references are identification aids. Ratings, options and approvals can differ; each complete designation needs its own review.
- 2CDS251001R0104
Information to send with a replacement inquiry
Provide the exact model S201-C10, quantity, serial or revision, application conditions, required connection and approval, and a legible nameplate photograph. Ask for confirmation of accessories and any approved successor.
Keep S201-C10 in the asset register and maintenance record as the exact search phrase. Record who approved the selected device, what was tested and whether the installed configuration differs from the base family specification.
Final engineering decision
Approve S201-C10 only when the verified ratings and ordered options match the equipment record. Resolve every discrepancy in code, connection, supply, firmware or process limit before energizing the system.
The published family values for S201-C10 support identification and initial selection. The device nameplate, matching ABB instructions and the site's approved design determine final suitability.
