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The 6 kA breaking capacity means it can safely interrupt a fault current up to that level at the rated voltage, which covers the vast majority of domestic and infrastructure service-entrance applications. ## Panel fit and integration Snaps onto DIN rail (any mounting position), occupies 2 modular width units (36 mm wide). Depth is 76 mm, installation depth 70 mm — standard for the SENTRON 5SL6 family, so it aligns with the busbar and enclosure backplane without interference. The 1P+N design switches the line conductor and switches the neutral; the neutral pole is not protected but is switched with the line, which is common for single-phase final circuits in many markets. Sealable with a lead seal (provision on the toggle) for panel builders who need tamper evidence. Halogen-free and silicon-free construction matters if the breaker sits in a plenum or clean-room environment.","metaTitle":"Siemens 5SL6506-7 SENTRON MCB, 1P+N, 6A, C-Curve, 6kA","metaDescription":"Siemens 5SL6506-7 SENTRON miniature circuit breaker, 1P+N, 6A, C-curve, 6kA breaking capacity per EN 60898. Active production. 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That is the standard interrupting rating for residential and light-commercial final circuits."},{"question":"Will the 5SL6506-7 drop into a panel specified for the 5SL4363-7?","answer":"No — the 5SL4363-7 is a 3-pole (3P) breaker at 400 V AC, 54 mm wide (3 MW). The 5SL6506-7 is 1P+N, 36 mm wide (2 MW), 230 V AC. The busbar arrangement, voltage rating, and DIN space allocation are different; rewiring would be required."},{"question":"Where can I buy the 5SL6506-7?","answer":"Sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution channels. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/5SL6506-7","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/5SL6506-7 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}}