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That is common in single-phase final subcircuits where the neutral is bonded at the transformer. The neutral conductor switching function is built in, so you don't need a separate isolator on the neutral bar. Rated 230 V AC with a maximum single-phase voltage of 250 V. ## Panel integration and environment Mounting position any, so vertical or horizontal rail orientation is fine. Ambient range -40 to +75 °C. Pollution degree 2, overvoltage category III — standard for fixed-installation distribution boards. Sealable if the application requires tamper-proofing. Halogen-free and silicon-free — relevant for clean-room or corrosive-environment panels where outgassing matters.","metaTitle":"Siemens 5SY6016-7KL SENTRON MCB, 16 A C-Curve 1P+N 6 kA","metaDescription":"Siemens 5SY6016-7KL SENTRON miniature circuit breaker, 16 A rated, C-curve, 1P+N, 6 kA breaking capacity per EN 60898. Active production. Quoted to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["1-Pole MCB (DIN Rail)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"76 mm","Width":"18 mm","Height":"90 mm","Maximum":"75 °C","Minimum":"-40 °C","Sealable":"Yes","Halogen-Free":"Yes","Silicon-Free":"Yes","Mounting type":"standard rail","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","at AC / rated value":"230 V","Overvoltage category":"III","Combined Terminal Top":"No","Design of the product":"Miniature circuit breaker compact","Energy limiting class":"3","Number of width units":"1","Number of poles / Note":"1P+N","acc. to DIN EN 81346-2":"F","Combined Terminal Bottom":"No","Tripping characteristic class":"C","acc. to EN 60898 / rated value":"6 kA","Position / of power supply cord":"Any","Product feature / Touch protection":"Yes","Supply voltage frequency / rated value":"50/60 Hz","Operating current / at AC / rated value":"16 A","Influence of the surrounding temperature":"Periodically +55°C, max. 95% humidity","Vibration resistance / acc. to IEC 60068-2-6":"Yes","with single-phase operation / at AC / maximum":"250 V","Product function / neutral conductor switching":"Yes","Mechanical service life (switching cycles) / typical":"10 000"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$106.36","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=5394&mlfb=5SY6016-7KL","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/5SY6016-7KL/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of 5SY6016-7KL?","answer":"6 kA per EN 60898 at 230 V AC. That is the standard interrupting rating for IEC 60898 MCBs in residential and light commercial distribution."},{"question":"Will 5SY6016-7KL drop into a panel specified around 5SY6002-7KL without rewiring?","answer":"Yes — same mechanical footprint (18 mm width, 76 mm depth, DIN-rail mount), same 1P+N pole configuration, same C-curve. The only difference is the rated current: 16 A for the 5SY6016-7KL versus 2 A for the 5SY6002-7KL. No rewiring needed if the circuit is sized for 16 A."},{"question":"Where can I buy 5SY6016-7KL?","answer":"Sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent industrial-automation distribution. 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