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The 7.5 kA rating tells you it can safely interrupt a fault current up to that level at the rated voltage, which covers most domestic and small commercial service entrances in Europe. ## Dimensions and panel fit At 18 mm wide (one width unit), 90 mm tall, and 76 mm deep, this MCB snaps onto a standard DIN rail and occupies a single module position in a consumer unit or distribution board. The 70 mm installation depth leaves clearance behind the busbar and wiring troughs. Mounting position is unrestricted — any orientation is permitted per the datasheet. ## Environmental and compliance Rated for ambient temperatures from -40 °C to +75 °C, which covers outdoor enclosures and unheated plant rooms. Degree of pollution 2 and overvoltage category III are standard for fixed-installation MCBs. IP20 with connected conductors means it is touch-safe when wired but not sealed against moisture — keep it inside a panel or enclosure. Halogen-free and silicon-free construction matters for installations where outgassing during a fire must be minimized (e.g., public buildings, transit).","metaTitle":"Siemens 5SL6163-6RC SENTRON MCB, 63A 1P B-Curve 7.5kA","metaDescription":"Siemens 5SL6163-6RC SENTRON miniature circuit breaker, 63A 1-pole, B characteristic, 7.5kA breaking capacity per EN 60898. Active production. Sourced to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["1-Pole MCB (DIN Rail)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"76 mm","Width":"18 mm","Height":"90 mm","Maximum":"75 °C","Minimum":"-40 °C","Sealable":"Yes","Rated Value":"50 Hz","Halogen-Free":"Yes","Silicon-Free":"Yes","Number of poles":"1","Type of voltage":"AC","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":"3","Design of the product":"5SL miniature circuit breakers","Number of width units":"1","Number of poles / Note":"1P","acc. to DIN EN 61346-2":"F","acc. to DIN EN 81346-2":"F","circuit-breaker / Design":"5SL6","Suitability for operation":"Residential buildings/infrastructure","Tripping characteristic class":"B","at DC / rated value / maximum":"72 V","acc. to EN 60898 / rated value":"7.5 kA","Product feature / Touch protection":"Yes","Supply voltage / at AC / rated value":"415 V","Operating current / at AC / rated value":"63 A","with multi-phase operation / at AC / maximum":"440 V","Product function / neutral conductor switching":"No","with multi-phase operation / at AC / rated value":"440 V","with single-phase operation / at AC / rated value":"250 V","Mechanical service life (switching cycles) / typical":"10 000"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/3f0828d2e27d8b2dc22e1643c1d37013.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=4696&mlfb=5SL6163-6RC","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/5SL6163-6RC/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 5SL6163-6RC and how do I get a price?","answer":"The 5SL6163-6RC 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."},{"question":"What is 5SL6163-6RC's depth?","answer":"The 5SL6163-6RC has a listed depth of 76 mm, with an installation depth of 70 mm."},{"question":"What is 5SL6163-6RC's width?","answer":"The 5SL6163-6RC is 18 mm wide — one standard DIN-rail width unit."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for 5SL6163-6RC?","answer":"The 5SL6163-6RC is designed to meet EN 60898 for breaking capacity (7.5 kA) and carries the SENTRON brand. It is halogen-free and silicon-free. For specific RoHS, REACH, UL, or IEC declarations, refer to the manufacturer's documentation available through the product page or your Siemens contact."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/5SL6163-6RC","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/5SL6163-6RC when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","indexable":true}}