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Width is 36 mm (2 modular width units on a DIN rail), depth 76 mm, height 90 mm, with 70 mm installation depth behind the panel face. IP20 with connected conductors, so it belongs inside a closed enclosure, not exposed to washdown. The neutral conductor is switched internally, so no separate neutral pole block is needed. Production status is Active per Siemens — this is a current catalog item, not a phase-out or NRND line. The 5SL4516-8 is part of the standard SENTRON 5SL portfolio, widely specified for European-style distribution boards. No known PCN or EOL notice on this variant.","metaTitle":"Siemens 5SL4516-8 SENTRON MCB, 1P+N, D-Curve, 16A, 10kA","metaDescription":"Siemens 5SL4516-8 SENTRON miniature circuit breaker, 1P+N, D-curve, 16A, 10kA breaking capacity per EN 60898 & IEC 60947-2. Active production, sourced to order. Request a quote.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["1-Pole MCB (DIN Rail)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"76 mm","Width":"36 mm","title":"5SL4516-8","Height":"90 mm","Maximum":"75 °C","Minimum":"-40 °C","Sealable":"Yes","description":"Miniature circuit breaker 230 V 10kA, 1+N-pole, D, 16A","Halogen-Free":"Yes","Silicon-Free":"Yes","Design Of Pole":"1P+N","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":"D","supply voltage at AC rated value":"230 V","according to EN 60898 rated value":"10 kA","according to IEC 60947-2 rated value":"10 kA","Type Of Voltage Of The Operating Voltage":"AC","Value Range Of The Supply Voltage Frequency":"50/60 Hz","with single-phase operation at AC rated value":"250 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":"1.2 W"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/2b1f818a90e491367580c0983a12fa48.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=150517&mlfb=5SL4516-8"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 5SL4516-8 and what is the lead time?","answer":"The 5SL4516-8 is sourced to order through independent distribution channels. Submit an RFQ for current pricing and availability — lead time and stock position are confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"What is the difference between 5SL4516-8 and 5SL4363-7?","answer":"The 5SL4363-7 is a 3-pole C-curve MCB rated 63 A at 400 V AC, 54 mm wide (3 MW). The 5SL4516-8 is a 1P+N D-curve 16 A at 230 V, 36 mm wide (2 MW). They share the same 10 kA breaking capacity, 76 mm depth, and SENTRON platform, but the pole count, trip curve, current rating, and voltage differ — they are not drop-in replacements without rewiring and recalculating the branch circuit."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for 5SL4516-8?","answer":"The 5SL4516-8 carries certifications to EN 60898 and IEC 60947-2 for breaking capacity. It is halogen-free and silicon-free. Standard Siemens declaration of conformity covers CE, UKCA, and EAC for the European and Eurasian markets. RoHS and REACH compliance documentation is available from Siemens upon request."},{"question":"What is the width and depth of 5SL4516-8?","answer":"Width is 36 mm (2 modular units), depth is 76 mm, height is 90 mm, with 70 mm installation depth. This fits standard DIN-rail enclosures with 2-MW spacing."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/5SL4516-8","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/5SL4516-8 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}}