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The 7.5 kA breaking capacity (per EN 60898) tells you it can safely interrupt a fault current up to that level at the rated voltage; for most residential panels with a typical prospective short-circuit current under 6 kA, this provides headroom. The 6 A rating at 30 °C ambient is the continuous current the breaker carries without tripping; derate if the panel ambient exceeds 30 °C. Rated for AC operation up to 415 V (single-phase 250 V, multi-phase 440 V max) and DC up to 72 V. One modular width (18 mm) means it occupies a single slot in the distribution board. Mounting position is any — vertical, horizontal, or upside-down — which simplifies panel layout. Sealable terminals allow the installer to lock the cover after commissioning, preventing tampering.","metaTitle":"Siemens 5SL6106-6RC SENTRON MCB, 6 A, 1-pole, B curve, 7.5 k","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 5SL6106-6RC miniature circuit breaker, 6 A rated, 1-pole, B characteristic, 7.5 kA breaking capacity per EN 60898. Active production, sourced to order. 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This is sufficient for most residential and light commercial distribution boards where the prospective short-circuit current is typically lower."},{"question":"Will the 5SL6106-6RC drop into a panel specified around the 5SL3120-6MB?","answer":"Both breakers share the same SENTRON 5SL family footprint — same depth (76 mm), width (18 mm), height (90 mm), and DIN-rail mounting. The 5SL6106-6RC is rated 6 A with a 7.5 kA breaking capacity, while the 5SL3120-6MB is a 20 A unit with a 4.5 kA breaking capacity. If the panel was designed for the 5SL3120-6MB, the 5SL6106-6RC will physically fit without rewiring, but the current rating and breaking capacity differ — verify the circuit's load and fault level before substituting."},{"question":"Where can I buy the 5SL6106-6RC?","answer":"The 5SL6106-6RC 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 price and lead time."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/5SL6106-6RC","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/5SL6106-6RC 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}}