Decision brief for Schneider TA16D4S1604TPE TransferPacT automatic transfer switch
TA16D4S1604TPE is the complete designation to carry through enquiry, purchase and receiving for this TransferPacT automatic transfer switch. The main picture is a shared Schneider-category reference collage rather than an exact image of the TA16D4S1604TPE unit. Use the verified facts and site-specific checks below before approving the order.
Product data confirmed from manufacturer material
| Technical item | Verified value / selection note |
|---|---|
| Complete designation | TA16D4S1604TPE |
| Product identity | TransferPacT automatic transfer switch |
| Transfer | Automatic |
| Current class | 160 A |
| System | 400 V |
| Poles | 4 |
First decision: what task must it perform?
Identify the intended duty of TA16D4S1604TPE in the existing installation and record the equipment tag. Verify source arrangement, neutral scheme and interlocking. A device with a similar-looking code may be a different function or a different interface; start with the actual duty rather than the category picture.
For TA16D4S1604TPE, compare the confirmed product identity with the bill of materials and drawings. Where the table gives only a family or component description, request the current exact-product data sheet before adopting any further voltage, current, environmental or communication claim.
Second decision: what does it connect to?
Document the host equipment, mating part, terminals, mounting dimensions and required accessories for TA16D4S1604TPE. Review supply and signal wiring as applicable. A replacement of TA16D4S1604TPE should be accepted only after a written cross-reference covers all affected interfaces.
The shared image cannot establish a connector, rating, enclosure or revision for TA16D4S1604TPE. Use the actual nameplate and manufacturer drawing. For a software or battery item, check entitlement or host compatibility instead of treating the electrical-device checklist as sufficient.
Third decision: what must the quotation show?
The quotation should reproduce TA16D4S1604TPE exactly, state quantity and destination, and include current manufacturer documentation. Ask whether dependent cables, fuses, mounting parts, licences or service accessories are supplied. If TA16D4S1604TPE is obsolete or regional, obtain a documented availability and alternative plan.
Do not order a near-looking part in place of TA16D4S1604TPE merely because it is available. Compare option suffixes, ratings and approvals; obtain engineering approval where the substitute could change system performance or safety. Record the decision alongside the TA16D4S1604TPE purchase request.
Fourth decision: how will it be accepted?
At receiving, compare the package and installed marking with TA16D4S1604TPE. Photograph the label, inspect condition and account for accessories. Record serial or revision data when present. A mismatch between delivered label and TA16D4S1604TPE requires review before installation.
After installation, retain the relevant test result for TA16D4S1604TPE: operation, trip, signalling, communications, measurement, movement or software activation as appropriate. Keep the final configuration and equipment location in the maintenance file.
Codes that look similar
No unassigned additional TA16-pattern code is listed under TA16D4S1604TPE. Another model should still be checked against its own official documentation.
Approval record
Approve TA16D4S1604TPE only when its exact identity, installation interface and supplier offer agree. Keep TA16D4S1604TPE on the approved order and receiving record, and document any departure from that designation before it enters service.
