T16 are economical electromechanical motor protection devices for currents up to 16 A. In the event of overload, they provide reliable thermal protection for the connected motors. T16 are typically mounted on small contactors B/BC or AS-/ASL contactors, but with the help of a standalone mounting kit, the devices can also be mounted separately on a DIN rail. When the motor current set on the current scale is exceeded, the relays trip via bimetallic elements, switching the state of the two auxiliary contacts 1S/1Ö. This deactivates a pre-connected contactor. The relays allow for manual or automatic reset, and they feature a test and stop function as well as a triggered indicator. An additional reset button allows operation without opening the control cabinet. T16 have a tripping class of 10, are temperature compensated, and are sensitive to phase failure.