{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"5SL7316-3RC","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"5SL7316-3RC","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/5SL7316-3RC","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/5SL7316-3RC","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens Betagard miniature circuit breaker, 5SL7316-3RC, 16 A, 3-pole, K characteristic, 15 kA breaking capacity per IEC/EN 60898 & 60947-2, 415 V AC, 3 MW units.","salesMarkdown":"## 16 A, K characteristic, 3-pole — Betagard MCB for industrial loads The Siemens 5SL7316-3RC is a 3-pole miniature circuit breaker from the Betagard line, rated 16 A with a K tripping characteristic and a 15 kA breaking capacity under both IEC/EN 60898 and IEC 60947-2. The Betagard series is Siemens' economy MCB line for industrial and commercial applications where full SENTRON functionality is not required. It shares the same 76 mm depth and 90 mm height as the SENTRON 5SL4 and 5SY4 series, so it fits the same DIN-rail enclosures and busbar systems. Halogen-free and silicon-free construction, with a sealable design for tamper-proof locking. ## Delta: Betagard vs SENTRON 5SL4363-7 The closest functional peer within the Siemens MCB family is the SENTRON 5SL4363-7 — same 3-pole, 16 A, same 76×54×90 mm footprint, same 15 kA breaking capacity. The deciding difference is the tripping characteristic: the Betagard 5SL7316-3RC uses a K curve (for motor/inductive loads), while the 5SL4363-7 uses a C curve (for general-purpose resistive/light inductive loads). If your panel was specified around a C-curve breaker and you swap in a K-curve, you may lose coordination on downstream branch circuits with low inrush — verify the load type before substituting.","metaTitle":"Siemens 5SL7316-3RC Betagard MCB, 16A 3P K-Char 15kA","metaDescription":"Siemens Betagard 5SL7316-3RC miniature circuit breaker, 16 A, 3-pole, K characteristic, 15 kA breaking capacity per IEC/EN 60898 & 60947-2. Active production, sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["3-Pole MCB (DIN Rail)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"76 mm","Width":"54 mm","title":"5SL7316-3RC","Height":"90 mm","Maximum":"75 °C","Minimum":"-40 °C","Sealable":"Yes","description":"Miniature Circuit Breaker 16A 3-pole K characteristic 15kA","Halogen-Free":"Yes","Silicon-Free":"Yes","Design Of Pole":"3P","Number Of Poles":"3","lifecycle_stage":"current","Mounting Position":"any","Installation Depth":"70 mm","Product Brand Name":"Betagard","Degree Of Pollution":"3","Product Designation":"Miniature circuit breaker","protection class IP":"IP20, with connected conductors","Overvoltage Category":"III","at DC rated value maximum":"72 V","Number Of Modular Width Units":"3","Tripping Characteristic Class":"K","supply voltage at AC rated value":"415 V","according to EN 60898 rated value":"15 kA","according to IEC 60947-2 rated value":"15 kA","Type Of Voltage Of The Operating Voltage":"AC","with multi-phase operation at AC maximum":"440 V","Value Range Of The Supply Voltage Frequency":"50/60 Hz","with multi-phase operation at AC rated value":"440 V","with single-phase operation at AC rated value":"440 V","vibration resistance according to IEC 60068-2-6":"50 m/s² at 25 to 150 Hz","Product Extension Installable Supplementary Devices":"Yes"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/495a27a61a5923435183ca4d5b4fe22e.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=1502421&mlfb=5SL7316-3RC"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of 5SL7316-3RC?","answer":"15 kA per both IEC/EN 60898 and IEC 60947-2 at the rated voltage."},{"question":"What is the K characteristic used for?","answer":"The K curve tolerates higher inrush currents than a C curve, making it suitable for motor starters, transformers, and solenoid loads where brief startup surges would trip a standard breaker."},{"question":"Where can I buy 5SL7316-3RC?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"Will 5SL7316-3RC drop into a panel specified for 5SL4363-7?","answer":"Physically yes — same 76×54×90 mm footprint, same DIN-rail mounting, same 3 MW units. The functional difference is the tripping curve: K vs C. Verify load inrush characteristics before substituting."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/5SL7316-3RC","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/5SL7316-3RC 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}}