Schneider Electric B1.16 Thermal Overload Relay

Schneider Electric B1.16 Thermal Overload Relay is a thermal protection device designed to interrupt a motor circuit when overheating occurs due to overload. The unit is identified as B1.16 within Schneider Electric’s Square D family, indicating its role as a dedicated overload protection element in motor control installations. In operation, this thermal relay monitors current and temperature conditions associated with a protected motor, providing automatic trip action to prevent damage from sustained overloads. This model is intended for use in industrial electrical enclosures and control panels where motor protection is required, offering a simple, passive safety feature within a broader protection scheme. As part of the Square D lineage, the B1.16 is aligned with Schneider Electric’s ecosystem of protection devices, allowing integration in standard motor control configurations. For engineers and technicians, the B1.16 offers a straightforward thermal overload option within the Schneider Electric protection portfolio, suitable for setups that call for reliable, non-electronic protection against motor overheating.