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If your panel spec calls for disconnecting the neutral on a single-phase circuit, the 5SY6506-6 fits where a 5SL6006-7 would not. ## Panel integration — dimensions and mounting Snap-on mounting to DIN rail (EN 60715). Mounting position is any — horizontal, vertical, or flat — no derating required.","metaTitle":"Siemens 5SY6506-6 SENTRON MCB, 1P+N, B-Curve, 6kA/30kA","metaDescription":"Siemens 5SY6506-6 SENTRON miniature circuit breaker, 1P+N, B characteristic, 6kA (EN 60898) / 30kA (IEC 60947-2) breaking capacity. Current production. 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The key difference is tripping characteristic: 5SY6506-6 is B-curve, while 5SY4140-7 is a different curve — verify the coordination study before swapping. The terminal layout and busbar pitch are the same."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for 5SY6506-6?","answer":"The breaker is certified to IEC/EN 60898-1, IEC/EN 60947-2, UL 1077, and CSA C22.2 No. 235. It is halogen-free and silicon-free, supporting RoHS and REACH declarations."},{"question":"Where can I buy 5SY6506-6?","answer":"Sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. 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/5SY6506-6","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/5SY6506-6 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}}