THA-440 4P 40A 30mA Type A Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB)

THA-440
THA-440 4P 40A 30mA Type A Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB)
THA-440 4P 40A 30mA Type A Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB)
THA-440 4P 40A 30mA Type A Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB)

The THA-440 is part of a dedicated RCCB series engineered to deliver reliable earth leakage protection across three-phase electrical installations. Rated at 40A with a 30mA sensitivity threshold, this 4-pole device is purpose-built for distribution boards where both AC and pulsating DC residual currents must be detected and interrupted swiftly.

Constructed from high-grade thermoplastic in a clean white finish, the THA-440 is designed for DIN rail mounting and fits standard distribution boards with ease. Its Type A classification ensures compatibility with modern loads — including variable speed drives, inverters, and switched-mode power supplies — that may generate pulsating DC leakage components.

Targeting electrical contractors, panel builders, and facility engineers in commercial buildings, industrial plants, and shopfront installations, the THA-440 delivers consistent tripping performance, long service life, and compliance with IEC 61008-1.

Key Features

Type A protection: Detects both AC sinusoidal and pulsating DC residual currents, suitable for modern electronic and variable-speed drive loads.
High sensitivity at 30mA: Provides reliable personal protection against electric shock in accordance with recognised safety thresholds.
4-Pole configuration: Simultaneously disconnects all three live phases and neutral, ensuring complete isolation in three-phase systems.
Rated conditional short-circuit current of 6kA: Maintains structural integrity under prospective fault current conditions when used with an upstream overcurrent protective device.
Impulse withstand current of 500A: Resists nuisance tripping caused by transient surge currents on the supply network.
DIN rail mounting: Enables fast, tool-efficient installation into standard distribution boards and industrial enclosures.
Wide conductor clamping range (1.5–25 mm²): Accommodates a broad range of cable sizes, reducing the need for additional termination hardware.
Integrated test button: Allows routine functional verification of the tripping mechanism without the need for external test equipment.
Thermoplastic enclosure: Offers IP20 degree of protection and robust resistance to mechanical stress in indoor environments.
Compliant with IEC 61008-1: Manufactured and tested to the internationally recognised standard for residual current operated circuit breakers without integral overcurrent protection.

The THA-440 RCCB is engineered to protect personnel and property from the hazards of earth leakage faults and electric shock in three-phase, four-wire electrical systems. Operating at a rated voltage of 415V~ and a frequency of 50/60Hz, the device monitors the vector sum of currents flowing through all four poles. When an imbalance equal to or exceeding the 30mA sensitivity threshold is detected — indicating current escaping to earth — the internal tripping mechanism operates within milliseconds to disconnect the circuit.

The device is housed in a durable white thermoplastic body with clearly labelled terminals (L1, L2, L3, N) and screw-type connections that accept conductors from 1.5 mm² to 25 mm². Its compact footprint — 90.4 mm (H) × 70 mm (W) × 75.3 mm (D) — is optimised for standard distribution board layouts, making it a practical choice for panel builders working to tight space constraints.

With a rated conditional short-circuit current of 6kA and an impulse withstand current of 500A, the THA-440 is built to maintain performance integrity under real-world network conditions. Its long electrical and mechanical service life reduces maintenance frequency and total cost of ownership across the installation lifecycle.

The THA-440 operates on the principle of a toroidal current transformer that continuously monitors the algebraic sum of currents in all four poles. Under normal conditions, the sum is zero; any deviation caused by a leakage path to earth generates a differential signal in the sensing coil. When this signal reaches the 30mA trip threshold, an electromechanical relay releases the latching mechanism, driving the contacts to the open position via a spring-actuated switching assembly. As a Type A device, the sensing circuit is responsive to both sinusoidal AC and pulsating DC residual currents, addressing the leakage profiles generated by rectifier-based and inverter-driven equipment.

The screw-terminal contact assembly is rated for conductors up to 25 mm², and the mechanical switching mechanism incorporates a test button circuit that injects a simulated fault current to verify correct operation of the entire detection and tripping chain without interrupting the supply.

  • Commercial buildings: Earth leakage protection for lighting, power, and HVAC distribution circuits in offices, retail premises, and mixed-use developments.
  • Shopfront and shophouse installations (Malaysia): Three-phase incoming protection for shopfront distribution boards where compact form factor and reliable tripping are essential.
  • Industrial control panels: Protection of three-phase machinery circuits against insulation degradation and earth fault conditions.
  • Three-phase distribution boards: Main or sub-main earth leakage protection in TPN distribution boards serving multiple outgoing circuits.
  • Machinery and equipment protection: Safeguarding motors, compressors, and process equipment with variable-speed drives that produce pulsating DC leakage components.
  • Food and beverage facilities: Personnel protection in wet or damp process areas where earth leakage risk is elevated.
  • Renewable energy and inverter systems: Detection of pulsating DC residual currents generated by solar inverters and battery charger installations.
ModelTHA-440
Product TypeResidual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB)
TypeType A (AC + Pulsating DC)
Poles4P
Rated Current (In)40A
Rated Voltage (Un)415V~
Frequency50/60Hz
Sensitivity (IΔn)30mA
Rated Conditional Short-Circuit Current6kA
Impulse Withstand Current (Im)500A
Terminal TypeScrew terminal
Number of Terminals8
Terminal IdentifiersL1 / L2 / L3 / N
Clamping Connection Capacity1.5 mm² – 25 mm²
MountingDIN rail
Height90.4 mm
Width70 mm
Depth75.3 mm
Degree of ProtectionIP20
Ambient Operating Temperature-5 °C … 40 °C
Relative Humidity0 … 95%
Environmental UseIndoor
Enclosure MaterialThermoplastic, white
OperationMechanical switching with test button
Standards ComplianceIEC 61008-1
Quantity per Set1
WeightTBD

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