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Siemens 5SJ6516-7FC — 2-Pole MCB (DIN Rail)

Siemens 5SJ6516-7FC SENTRON MCB, 2-pole C 16A, 6kA

MPN5SJ6516-7FC

Siemens SENTRON miniature circuit breaker, 5SJ6516-7FC, 2-pole (1P+N), C-curve, 16 A rated current, 6 kA breaking capacity per EN 60898.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

5SJ6516-7FC — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMiniature circuit breaker
Brand nameSENTRON
Application environmentResidential buildings/infrastructure
5SJ6516-7FC — Electrical
ParameterValue
Number of poles2
5SJ6516-7FC — Protection
ParameterValue
Tripping characteristic classC
Overvoltage categoryIII
5SJ6516-7FC — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Modular width units2
Width36 mm
Height90 mm
Depth76 mm
Installation depth70 mm
Mounting positionany
Min.-40 °C
Max.75 °C
Protection degree (IP)IP20, with connected conductors
5SJ6516-7FC — Environmental
ParameterValue
Pollution degree2

Product details

The Siemens 5SJ6516-7FC is a SENTRON miniature circuit breaker (MCB) — a 2-pole unit (1P+N) with C-curve tripping characteristic, rated 16 A at 230 V AC, and a 6 kA breaking capacity per EN 60898. It's built for residential and infrastructure distribution boards, protecting branch circuits against overload and short-circuit. It switches the neutral conductor, so it's a drop-in for single-phase final subcircuits where both line and neutral need isolation.

The C-curve means the magnetic trip fires at 5–10× In — so 80–160 A for this 16 A breaker. That's the standard choice for general-purpose socket circuits and small inductive loads where you want nuisance-tripping immunity from inrush but still need fast short-circuit clearance. If your panel's prospective short-circuit current exceeds 6 kA, you'd step up to the 10 kA class (like the SENTRON 5SL series). Temperature derating is already on the nameplate: at 40 °C ambient the breaker carries 14.78 A continuous, and at 45 °C it's 14.08 A. Above that, size the downstream load to the derated figure or move to a higher-rated frame.

Sealable for lockout/tagout. Halogen-free and silicon-free — relevant if the panel sits in a cleanroom or a zone with strict outgassing limits.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy 5SJ6516-7FC?

Available through independent distribution channels. Sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ; availability and current pricing confirmed at quote time. No stock count or lead-time number is published here.

What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for 5SJ6516-7FC?

The product is designed and tested to EN 60898. It carries the CE mark as standard for the European market. Halogen-free and silicon-free construction is confirmed. For specific UL, CSA, or REACH declarations, request the manufacturer's declaration at quote time — those are not part of the standard spec sheet on this listing.

MPN
5SJ6516-7FC