The Siemens 5SL4116-8 is a SENTRON miniature circuit breaker (MCB) — 1 pole, D characteristic, rated 16 A at AC. The D curve means it tolerates the high inrush of motor-starting and transformer loads without nuisance tripping, while still clearing a fault at its rated 10 kA breaking capacity per both IEC 60898 and IEC 60947-2.
Thermal derating matters on this one
At 40 °C that drops to 14.78 A, at 45 °C to 14.08 A, and at 55 °C to 12.74 A. The unit is rated for ambient up to 55 °C and 95% humidity, with storage from -40 °C to 75 °C.
Single-module width (18 mm, 1 MW) snaps onto standard DIN rail. Mounting position is unrestricted — horizontal, vertical, upside-down — so it fits tight gland-plate layouts. IP20 with conductors connected; overvoltage category III, pollution degree 2.
