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The 5SL3216-7 occupies 2 modular width units (36 mm total) on a DIN rail, with a depth of 76 mm and an installation depth of 70 mm behind the panel face. The 90 mm height clears standard enclosure backplates. The supply frequency is 50/60 Hz. The 4.5 kA breaking capacity (EN 60898) is the standard for residential final circuits; the 5 kA rating per IEC 60947-2 gives a small margin for light commercial panels. For higher fault currents (e.g., 6 kA or 10 kA), the 5SL6220-7 (2-pole, 20 A, C-curve, 6 kA) or 5SL4363-7 (3-pole, 63 A, C-curve, 10 kA) are available in the same SENTRON family. Power loss per pole is 1.8 W at rated current in hot operating state — 3.6 W total for the 2-pole unit. This matters for thermal coordination inside a crowded enclosure; derating may be required if ambient exceeds 40 °C, though the breaker is rated for storage up to 75 °C and operation down to -40 °C.","metaTitle":"Siemens 5SL3216-7 SENTRON MCB, 2P C 16A 400V 4.5kA","metaDescription":"Siemens 5SL3216-7 SENTRON miniature circuit breaker, 2-pole, C-curve, 16 A, 400 V AC, 4.5 kA per EN 60898. Current production. Quoted to order.","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":"5SL3216-7","Height":"90 mm","Maximum":"75 °C","Minimum":"-40 °C","Sealable":"Yes","description":"Miniature circuit breaker 400 V 4.5 kA, 2-pole, C, 16A","Halogen-Free":"Yes","Silicon-Free":"Yes","Design Of Pole":"2P","Number Of Poles":"2","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":"III","Energy Limitation Class":"3","Suitability For Operation":"Residential buildings/infrastructure","at DC rated value maximum":"72 V","Number Of Modular Width Units":"2","Tripping Characteristic Class":"C","supply voltage at AC rated value":"400 V","according to EN 60898 rated value":"4.5 kA","according to IEC 60947-2 rated value":"5 kA","Type Of Voltage Of The Operating Voltage":"AC","with multi-phase operation at AC maximum":"440 V","Value Range Of The Supply Voltage Frequency":"50/60 Hz","with multi-phase operation at AC rated value":"440 V","Mechanical Service Life (Operating Cycles) Typical":"10 000","Product Extension Installable Supplementary Devices":"Yes","power loss [W] for rated value of the current at AC in hot operating state per pole":"1.8 W"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/fa4a1f4c9e547b6fea0736b3e9ea5677.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=105682&mlfb=5SL3216-7"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy the 5SL3216-7 and get a price?","answer":"The 5SL3216-7 is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Submit an RFQ for current availability and pricing; stock and lead time are confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"Will the 5SL3216-7 drop into a panel specified for the 5SL6220-7 without rewiring?","answer":"Yes — both breakers share the same 36 mm width (2 MW), 76 mm depth, 90 mm height, and DIN-rail mounting. The 5SL3216-7 is a 16 A unit with a 4.5 kA breaking capacity (EN 60898), while the 5SL6220-7 is a 20 A unit with a 6 kA rating. If the panel was designed for 20 A branch circuits, substituting a 16 A breaker reduces the circuit capacity; verify the load current before swapping."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for the 5SL3216-7?","answer":"The SENTRON 5SL3 series carries CE marking (conforms to EN 60898 and IEC 60947-2) and is RoHS and REACH compliant. The breaker is halogen-free and silicon-free per the materials declaration."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/5SL3216-7","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/5SL3216-7 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}}