PA16-003B Etude earthed surface socket: application and interface review
Use the full PA16-003B designation when discussing this Etude earthed surface socket with a supplier or engineer. The Schneider category main image is a shared reference collage, not an exact photo of PA16-003B. The table records limited confirmed facts; the site-specific decision requires the current product document and installed-system information.
Verified technical reference
| Technical item | Verified value / selection note |
|---|---|
| Complete model | PA16-003B |
| Product identity | Etude earthed surface socket |
| Current class | 16 A |
| Rated voltage | 250 V |
| Colour | White |
| Shutters | Manufacturer listing indicates without shutters |
Where the item fits
The selection question for PA16-003B is not simply whether the code looks familiar. Identify its actual role as Etude earthed surface socket, the equipment it connects to, and the site operating conditions. Check regional outlet standard and mounting surface. Record any missing interface value as a question to verify rather than filling it from a neighboring model.
Keep PA16-003B in the equipment schedule with the intended host, panel or circuit. A shared product picture can show the general category, but it cannot verify terminal layout, voltage, current, firmware or mechanical dimensions of the delivered PA16-003B.
Mating and integration checks
Before ordering PA16-003B, compare electrical supply, protection, signals or communication settings where relevant. Confirm mechanical installation, mating connector and accessory dependencies. If an engineering drawing refers to another code, obtain an approved cross-reference before substituting PA16-003B.
For maintenance replacement, capture the original nameplate and any revision label. Compare the complete string with PA16-003B; a changed suffix can alter a component's function. Review thermal, environmental and safety limits with the manufacturer's exact documentation, not with a general family image.
Quotation and receiving controls
Ask for an offer naming PA16-003B exactly, with quantity, destination, lead time and current data sheet. Clarify whether a cable, fuse, mounting part, software or other accessory is included. If PA16-003B is discontinued, ask for a documented alternative and evaluate its differences before purchase.
When PA16-003B arrives, inspect package condition and label. Confirm that the full marking matches the approved order, photograph it and record the supplier's reference. Quarantine a unit labelled differently from PA16-003B until the substitution has been reviewed.
Installation and acceptance
Install PA16-003B under the applicable safe-isolation and manufacturer's instructions. Record relevant setting values, wiring, mounting and connected equipment. A functional test should demonstrate the intended role of PA16-003B without relying on code appearance alone.
Retain the final PA16-003B designation, the tested configuration and the location in the maintenance record. This allows a later buyer to distinguish the installed item from a similar-looking spare. Any change from PA16-003B should remain traceable to engineering approval.
Look-alike catalogue references
These 1 designations resemble the PA16 pattern of PA16-003B and are indexed here for search. Similarity does not establish that they have the same function, rating, connection or approvals. Check each complete code separately before treating it as an option for PA16-003B.
Selection conclusion
Approve PA16-003B only when the verified product facts, installation interface and quotation agree. Keep the complete PA16-003B phrase in the purchase order and acceptance record; do not treat a near-looking designation as interchangeable without manufacturer and engineering evidence.
