{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"5SY6506-7","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"5SY6506-7","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/5SY6506-7","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/5SY6506-7","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 5SY6506-7, miniature circuit breaker, 1P+N, C tripping characteristic, 6 kA (EN 60898) / 30 kA (IEC 60947-2), 2-module width, 36 mm.","salesMarkdown":"## What you're looking at Rated for 230 V AC single-phase, C-curve tripping characteristic (the standard for moderate inrush loads like small motors, lighting banks, and control transformers), and it carries dual breaking capacities: 6 kA per EN 60898-1 for residential/light commercial panels, and 30 kA per IEC 60947-2 for industrial distribution where higher fault currents are expected. ## Where you'd use it This MCB is suited for mechanical engineering and industrial environments per the manufacturer's suitability listing. The combination of a C-curve and dual high-breaking capacity makes it a natural fit for machine control panels, conveyor line sub-feeds, pump starters, and HVAC equipment where you need to coordinate with upstream protective devices. The neutral conductor switching (1P+N) is useful in single-phase circuits where you want to guarantee the neutral is opened when the breaker trips — common in European-style distribution where the neutral is switched for safety isolation. Certified to IEC/EN 60898-1 (the household/residential standard) and IEC/EN 60947-2 (the industrial standard), plus UL 1077 for North American supplementary protection. That dual certification means it's accepted in European panels (CE-marked) and can be used in UL-listed industrial control panels as supplementary protection — handy for machine builders exporting to both markets. The halogen-free and silicon-free construction is a plus for clean-room or sensitive electronic environments where outgassing matters.","metaTitle":"Siemens 5SY6506-7 SENTRON MCB, 1P+N, C-curve, 6 kA / 30 kA","metaDescription":"Siemens 5SY6506-7 SENTRON miniature circuit breaker, 1P+N, C characteristic, 6 kA (EN 60898) / 30 kA (IEC 60947-2) breaking capacity. Active production. Quoted to order.","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":"6 kA","according to IEC 60947-2 rated value":"30 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":"1.6 W"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=54627&mlfb=5SY6506-7","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/5SY6506-7/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of 5SY6506-7?","answer":"It carries a 6 kA breaking capacity per EN 60898-1 and a 30 kA breaking capacity per IEC 60947-2 at 230 V AC. The 30 kA figure is the industrial rating that governs its use in plant-floor distribution."},{"question":"What does the C-curve characteristic mean for this breaker?","answer":"The C-curve trips at 5 to 10 times the rated current, which is the standard choice for circuits with moderate inrush — think small motors, lighting banks, control transformers, and general industrial loads. It's not for high-inrush loads (use D-curve) nor purely resistive loads (use B-curve)."},{"question":"Where can I buy 5SY6506-7 and how is it quoted?","answer":"We source this part through independent distribution and quote it to order against an RFQ. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — send us your quantity and target delivery window."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/5SY6506-7","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/5SY6506-7 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}}