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The 6 kA rating tells you it can safely interrupt a fault current up to that level without welding contacts or cascading upstream; if your prospective short-circuit current at the panel exceeds 6 kA, you need a higher-rated device upstream. ## DIN-rail footprint and panel integration This MCB occupies 2 width units (36 mm) on a standard DIN rail, with a depth of 76 mm and height of 90 mm. The 70 mm installation depth leaves clearance behind the rail for wiring. Mounting position is any, so vertical or horizontal orientation in the enclosure is fine. IP20 with connected conductors means it's protected against finger contact but not washdown — standard for dry indoor panels. The sealable design allows tamper-proofing after commissioning. ## Environmental and compliance notes Rated for ambient temperatures from -40 °C to 75 °C, with periodic humidity up to 95% at +55 °C. Halogen-free and silicon-free construction — relevant for clean-room or sensitive electronic environments where outgassing matters. Overvoltage category III and pollution degree 2, which covers fixed-installation panels in residential and commercial buildings. The 10 000 mechanical switching cycles typical service life is adequate for most branch-circuit protection roles.","metaTitle":"Siemens 5SL6215-7BB SENTRON MCB, 2P C-curve 1.6A 6kA","metaDescription":"Siemens 5SL6215-7BB SENTRON miniature circuit breaker, 2-pole, C-curve, 1.6 A, 400 V AC, 6 kA breaking capacity. Current lifecycle stage. Quoted to order against RFQ.","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","Height":"90 mm","Maximum":"75 °C","Minimum":"-40 °C","Sealable":"Yes","Rated Value":"50 Hz","Halogen-Free":"Yes","Silicon-Free":"Yes","Number Of Poles":"2","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","Energy Limiting Class":"3","Number Of Width Units":"2","Number Of Poles / Note":"2P","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":"C","at DC / rated value / maximum":"72 V","acc. to EN 60898 / rated value":"6 kA","acc. to IEC 60947-2 / rated value":"6 kA","Product Feature / Touch Protection":"Yes","supply voltage / at AC / rated value":"400 V","operating current / at AC / rated value":"1.6 A","Influence Of The Surrounding Temperature":"Periodically +55°C, max. 95% humidity","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","Mechanical Service Life (Switching Cycles) / Typical":"10 000"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/a6545637ed82478e3b4e84536cbaca58.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=204999&mlfb=5SL6215-7BB","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/5SL6215-7BB/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of 5SL6215-7BB?","answer":"The breaking capacity is 6 kA per both EN 60898 and IEC 60947-2 at 400 V AC. This is the maximum fault current the breaker can safely interrupt."},{"question":"Will 5SL6215-7BB fit in a panel designed for 5SL6563-7BB?","answer":"Yes, both are 2-pole 5SL6 series MCBs with the same 36 mm width, 76 mm depth, and DIN-rail mounting. The 5SL6215-7BB drops into the same panel position without rewiring — just confirm the 1.6 A C-curve matches your load requirements."},{"question":"Where can I buy 5SL6215-7BB and how is it quoted?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — no stock count or price is published here."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/5SL6215-7BB","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/5SL6215-7BB 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}}