{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"5SL3606-6","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"5SL3606-6","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/5SL3606-6","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/5SL3606-6","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 5SL3 series, 5SL3606-6 miniature circuit breaker, 4-pole 3P+N, B tripping characteristic, 6 A rated current, 4.5 kA breaking capacity, 400 V AC.","salesMarkdown":"The Siemens 5SL3606-6 is a SENTRON 5SL3 miniature circuit breaker, 4-pole (3P+N), rated 6 A with a B tripping characteristic. It breaks faults up to 4.5 kA per EN 60898 and IEC 60947-2 at 400 V AC — that's the standard for residential and light commercial distribution boards where the prospective short-circuit current stays under that threshold. The 4-pole 3P+N configuration switches all three phases plus the neutral — that's the right choice for a TN or TT system where you need to isolate the neutral on a fault. The neutral pole is switched, so it opens the neutral path when the breaker trips, which matters for safety isolation in some regional codes. The B curve is the most common for residential and general-purpose final circuits in Europe — lighting, socket outlets, small appliances. If you were protecting motor circuits or transformers with higher inrush, you'd want a C or D curve instead; this one is not for that. The 4.5 kA breaking capacity is the standard domestic rating per EN 60898; for industrial panels with higher fault current you'd step up to a 10 kA or 15 kA rated MCB. The terminals accept solid or stranded copper from 0.75 mm² up to 25 mm², which covers standard final-circuit conductors up to 4 mm² and still handles a 6 mm² feed if needed. Tightening torque is 2.5 to 3 N·m — a standard screwdriver setting, no special tooling. It's also sealable — you can lock the toggle with a padlock for lockout/tagout.","metaTitle":"Siemens 5SL3606-6 SENTRON MCB, 4P, B Curve, 6 A, 4.5 kA","metaDescription":"Siemens 5SL3606-6 SENTRON miniature circuit breaker, 4-pole 3P+N, B characteristic, 6 A, 4.5 kA breaking capacity per EN 60898. Current lifecycle stage, sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["4-Pole MCB (DIN Rail)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"76 mm","Solid":"0.75 ... 25 mm²","Width":"72 mm","title":"5SL3606-6","Height":"90 mm","Sealable":"Yes","Stranded":"0.75 ... 25 mm²","Rated Value":"50 Hz","description":"Miniature circuit breaker 400 V 4.5 kA, 3+N-pole, B, 6A","Halogen-Free":"Yes","Silicon-Free":"Yes","During Storage":"-40 ... +75 °C","Number of poles":"4","Type of voltage":"AC","lifecycle_stage":"current","Mounting position":"any","Installation depth":"70 mm","Product brand name":"SENTRON","Ambient temperature":"-25 ... +45 °C","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":"4","Number of poles / Note":"3P+N","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":"6 A","Tripping characteristic class":"B","at DC / rated value / maximum":"60 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","Tightening torque / with screw-type terminals":"2.5 ... 3 N·m","Product function / neutral conductor switching":"Yes","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/ace9c13f40bacb73e44c591805d2fdb7.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=51977&mlfb=5SL3606-6"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 5SL3606-6 and how is it quoted?","answer":"This part is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit a request with your quantity and target delivery date."},{"question":"What is the difference between 5SL3606-6 and 5SL3640-7MB?","answer":"The 5SL3640-7MB is a 40 A, C-curve 4-pole MCB in the same SENTRON 5SL3 family. The 5SL3606-6 is 6 A, B-curve. They share the same DIN-rail footprint, terminal range, and breaking capacity, but the current rating and trip characteristic are different — they are not drop-in replacements for each other. If your panel was specified around the 40 A C-curve unit, the 6 A B-curve will not carry the load."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does this brand provide for 5SL3606-6?","answer":"The SENTRON 5SL3 series carries approvals per EN 60898 and IEC 60947-2, as noted in the ratings. For specific documentation like RoHS, REACH, or UL declarations, those are available from the manufacturer upon request through the supply channel."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/5SL3606-6","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/5SL3606-6 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}}