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Rated 16 A at 50 °C ambient, but the continuous current is temperature-dependent: 17.4 A at 30 °C, 16.7 A at 40 °C, 15.6 A at 55 °C, and 15.2 A at 60 °C. If the panel ambient runs warm, size the upstream conductor and load accordingly — the 16 A nameplate is only valid at 50 °C. Mounting position is unrestricted, and the enclosure is sealable for tamper-evident applications. Halogen-free and silicon-free construction, with touch protection on the terminals. The product designation per EN 61346-2 and IEC 81346-2 is F (protective device). No neutral conductor switching — this is a 2-pole breaker for line and switched phase only.","metaTitle":"Siemens Betagard 5SL4216-0RC MCB, 2-pole 16A Z-curve, 10kA","metaDescription":"Siemens Betagard 5SL4216-0RC miniature circuit breaker, 2-pole, 16 A, Z characteristic, 10 kA breaking capacity, 440 V AC. Current lifecycle. 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":"5SL4216-0RC","Height":"90 mm","Maximum":"75 °C","Minimum":"-40 °C","Sealable":"Yes","description":"Miniature Circuit Breaker 16A 2-pole Z characteristic 10kA","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":"Betagard","Degree Of Pollution":"3","Product Designation":"Miniature circuit breaker","at AC / rated value":"16 A","protection class IP":"IP20, with connected conductors","Overvoltage Category":"III","according to EN 61346-2":"F","at 30 °C / rated value":"17.4 A","at 40 °C / rated value":"16.7 A","at 45 °C / rated value":"16.4 A","at 50 °C / rated value":"16 A","at 55 °C / rated value":"15.6 A","at 60 °C / rated value":"15.2 A","according to IEC 81346-2":"F","Number Of Modular Width Units":"2","Tripping Characteristic Class":"Z","at DC / rated value / maximum":"72 V","Product Feature / Touch Protection":"Yes","according to EN 60898 / rated value":"10 kA","supply voltage / at AC / rated value":"415 V","according to IEC 60947-2 / rated value":"10 kA","Type Of Voltage / Of The Operating Voltage":"AC","with multi-phase operation / at AC / maximum":"440 V","Product Component / Neutral Conductor Switching":"No","with multi-phase operation / at AC / rated value":"440 V","vibration resistance / according to IEC 60068-2-6":"50 m/s² at 25 to 150 Hz","with single-phase operation / at AC / rated value":"440 V"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/f4ab5c3772864a9cd57ddebfe9666c12.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=1502371&mlfb=5SL4216-0RC"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How do I get current pricing and availability for the 5SL4216-0RC?","answer":"The 5SL4216-0RC 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 number."},{"question":"What is the 5SL4216-0RC's depth and width?","answer":"The overall depth is 76 mm, installation depth is 70 mm, and the width is 36 mm (2 modular width units)."},{"question":"Will the 5SL4216-0RC drop into a panel specified around the 5SL3116-6MB without rewiring?","answer":"Both are 2-pole MCBs on a 36 mm DIN-rail footprint, so the mechanical fit is the same. The critical difference is the tripping characteristic: the 5SL4216-0RC uses a Z curve (2.5–5× In) for semiconductor protection, while the 5SL3116-6MB uses a B curve (3–5× In) for general-purpose loads. If the panel was wired for a B-curve device, the Z-curve will trip faster on inrush — verify the load type before swapping."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for the 5SL4216-0RC?","answer":"The breaker is halogen-free and silicon-free, rated for pollution degree 3 and overvoltage category III, with a 10 kA breaking capacity certified per EN 60898 and IEC 60947-2. Standard Siemens declarations of conformity (CE, UKCA) and material compliance (RoHS, REACH) are available on request."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/5SL4216-0RC","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/5SL4216-0RC 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}}