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The 4.5 kA breaking capacity (per EN 60898 and IEC 60947-2) tells you it can safely interrupt a fault current up to that level without welding contacts or cascading upstream; that covers most residential and light commercial panelboards where the prospective short-circuit current stays under 4.5 kA. The 2-pole configuration switches both phase and neutral, so it is a straight drop into a single-phase or split-phase branch circuit where you need full isolation. The manufacturer specifies this MCB for residential buildings and infrastructure — think distribution boards in apartment blocks, small commercial shops, or light industrial lighting panels. The C curve and 1.6 A rating make it a natural fit for lighting circuits with LED or fluorescent fixtures, or for small control transformers. The halogen-free and silicon-free construction also suits environments where outgassing during a fault must be minimized, such as occupied spaces or sensitive equipment rooms.","metaTitle":"Siemens 5SL3215-7 SENTRON MCB, 2-pole C-curve 1.6 A 4.5 kA","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 5SL3215-7 miniature circuit breaker, 2-pole, C characteristic, 1.6 A, 4.5 kA breaking capacity per EN 60898. Active production, sourced to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["2-Pole MCB (DIN Rail)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"76 mm","Width":"36 mm","title":"5SL3215-7","Height":"90 mm","Maximum":"75 °C","Minimum":"-40 °C","Sealable":"Yes","Rated Value":"50 Hz","description":"Miniature circuit breaker 400 V 4.5 kA, 2-pole, C, 1.6A","Halogen-Free":"Yes","Silicon-Free":"Yes","Number of poles":"2","Type of voltage":"AC","lifecycle_stage":"current","Mounting position":"any","Installation depth":"70 mm","Product brand name":"SENTRON","Degree of pollution":"2","Product designation":"Miniature circuit breaker","Protection class IP":"IP20, with connected conductors","Overvoltage category":"3","Design of the product":"5SL miniature circuit breakers","Energy limiting class":"3","Number of width units":"2","Number of poles / Note":"2P","acc. to DIN EN 61346-2":"F","acc. to DIN EN 81346-2":"F","circuit-breaker / Design":"5SL3","Suitability for operation":"Residential buildings/infrastructure","Current / at AC / rated value":"1.6 A","Tripping characteristic class":"C","at DC / rated value / maximum":"72 V","acc. to EN 60898 / rated value":"4.5 kA","acc. to IEC 60947-2 / rated value":"4.5 kA","Product feature / Touch protection":"Yes","Supply voltage / at AC / rated value":"400 V","Influence of the surrounding temperature":"Periodically +55°C, max. 95% humidity","with multi-phase operation / at AC / maximum":"440 V","Product function / neutral conductor switching":"No","with multi-phase operation / at AC / rated value":"440 V","Mechanical service life (switching cycles) / typical":"10 000"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/0bd0d39b5906174bc6d0d441bb97e435.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=139085&mlfb=5SL3215-7"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How do I get current pricing and availability for 5SL3215-7?","answer":"The part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm quote."},{"question":"What is 5SL3215-7's listed depth (76 mm) on this component line?","answer":"The depth is 76 mm, with an installation depth of 70 mm. That fits standard 100 mm deep enclosures with room for wiring."},{"question":"What is 5SL3215-7's listed width (36 mm) on this component line?","answer":"The width is 36 mm, which corresponds to 2 width units on a standard DIN rail. It occupies two 18 mm module positions."},{"question":"Will 5SL3215-7 drop into a panel that was specified around 5SL3640-7MB without rewiring?","answer":"Both are 2-pole MCBs on the same 36 mm DIN-rail footprint, so the mechanical fit is identical. However, the 5SL3640-7MB is a 40 A B-curve device, while the 5SL3215-7 is a 1.6 A C-curve — the electrical ratings are completely different. You would need to verify the branch-circuit load and coordination before substituting."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/5SL3215-7","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/siemens/5SL3215-7 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","indexable":true}}