{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"5SY4501-7","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"5SY4501-7","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/5SY4501-7","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/5SY4501-7","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 5SY4501-7, miniature circuit breaker, C-curve, 2-pole (1P+N), 10 kA per IEC/EN 60898-1, 35 kA per IEC 60947-2, 230 V AC, 60 V DC.","salesMarkdown":"Rated 10 kA under IEC/EN 60898-1 and 35 kA under IEC 60947-2, it covers most residential and light commercial fault levels; the 35 kA figure applies when the breaker is used as a distribution-level device per the industrial standard. The C-curve (5× to 10× In magnetic trip) handles inrush from motor starters and lighting ballasts without nuisance trips, while still clearing short circuits fast. The 5SY4501-7's dual breaking capacity tells you which standard governs your installation. For a residential or commercial board designed to EN 60898-1, you get 10 kA at 230 V AC — enough for most utility-transformer-fed services. If the same breaker goes into an industrial panel where IEC 60947-2 applies (higher prospective fault current), it's rated 35 kA at 230 V AC. That's the same hardware, just certified to both standards. Under UL 1077 and CSA C22.2 No. 235, the rating drops to 5 kA — still sufficient for supplementary protection in North American control panels, but not for branch-circuit primary protection there. The 1P+N design with switched neutral means the neutral pole opens and closes with the phase. That's required in some regional wiring codes (e.g., UK, Australia) for single-phase final circuits, and it simplifies isolation — one breaker disconnects both conductors. The 2-module width (36 mm) on DIN rail is standard; it occupies the same footprint as a 2-pole breaker but with the neutral pole not thermally protected, just switched. ## Deployment context This breaker lands in a DIN-rail enclosure — typically a consumer unit, sub-distribution board, or industrial control panel. The wide ambient range (-40 °C to 75 °C) covers unheated plant rooms and outdoor kiosks, but the derating curve matters: at 55 °C the breaker carries 95% of rated current, dropping to 55% at 70 °C and 35% at 75 °C. If the panel runs hot, you need to upsize the breaker or reduce the load. ## Compliance documentation The breaker carries IEC/EN 60898-1 and IEC/EN 60947-2 certification, plus UL 1077 and CSA C22.2 No. 235 for North American supplementary protection. The sealable design allows panel builders to lock the toggle position after commissioning.","metaTitle":"Siemens 5SY4501-7 SENTRON MCB, C-Curve 2-Pole 1P+N, 10kA IEC","metaDescription":"Siemens 5SY4501-7 SENTRON miniature circuit breaker, C-curve, 2-pole 1P+N, 10 kA IEC/EN 60898-1, 35 kA IEC 60947-2. Current 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":"36 mm","Height":"90 mm","Maximum":"75 °C","Minimum":"-40 °C","Sealable":"Yes","Standard":"IEC / EN 60898-1, IEC / EN 60947-2 / UL1077","Halogen-Free":"Yes","Silicon-Free":"Yes","Design Of Pole":"1P+N","Number Of Poles":"2","lifecycle_stage":"current","Fastening Method":"Quick assembly system","Mounting Position":"any","at AC rated value":"230 V","at DC rated value":"60 V","Installation Depth":"70 mm","Product Brand Name":"SENTRON","Degree Of Pollution":"3","Product Designation":"Miniature circuit breaker","protection class IP":"IP20, with connected conductors","Overvoltage Category":"III","Combined Terminal Top":"Yes","Energy Limitation Class":"3","Combined Terminal Bottom":"Yes","Suitability For Operation":"Mechanical engineering / industry","Neutral Conductor Switching":"Yes","Number Of Modular Width Units":"2","Position Of Power Supply Cord":"Any","Tripping Characteristic Class":"C","according to EN 60898 rated value":"10 kA","according to IEC 60947-2 rated value":"35 kA","Influence Of The Surrounding Temperature":"max. 95% to 55°C, max. 55% to 70°C, max. 35% to 75°C","Type Of Voltage Of The Operating Voltage":"AC","at DC according to IEC 60947-2 rated value":"15 kA","Value Range Of The Supply Voltage Frequency":"50/60 Hz","operating voltage at DC rated value maximum":"72 V","with single-phase operation at AC rated value":"250 V","at AC according to UL 1077 and CSA C22.2 No.235":"5 kA","vibration resistance according to IEC 60068-2-6":"±1mm at 5 to 25Hz; 50m/s² at 25 to 150Hz","Mechanical Service Life (Operating Cycles) Typical":"10 000","Product Extension Installable Supplementary Devices":"Yes","supply voltage with single-phase operation at AC rated value":"230 V","power loss [W] for rated value of the current at AC in hot operating state per pole":"1.2 W"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$22.86","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=367847&mlfb=5SY4501-7","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/5SY4501-7/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How do I get current pricing and availability for 5SY4501-7?","answer":"The 5SY4501-7 is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent distribution; availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"What is 5SY4501-7's listed depth and width?","answer":"The 5SY4501-7 has a depth of 76 mm and a width of 36 mm (2 modular units) on DIN rail."},{"question":"Will 5SY4501-7 drop into a panel specified around 5SY4140-7 without rewiring?","answer":"Both are SENTRON 5SY series breakers sharing the same 36 mm width per pole, DIN-rail mount, and terminal layout, so the 5SY4501-7 fits the same panel footprint and busbar system — no rewiring needed for the mechanical fit. Verify the rating and curve match your circuit."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does this brand provide for 5SY4501-7?","answer":"Siemens provides IEC/EN 60898-1, IEC/EN 60947-2, UL 1077, and CSA C22.2 No. 235 certifications for the 5SY4501-7. It is halogen-free and silicon-free."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/5SY4501-7","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/5SY4501-7 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}}