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Siemens 5SL4516-6 — 1-Pole MCB (DIN Rail)

Siemens 5SL4516-6 SENTRON MCB, 1P+N, B Curve, 16 A, 10 kA

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Siemens SENTRON 5SL4516-6 miniature circuit breaker, 1P+N, B characteristic, 16 A, 230 V AC, 10 kA breaking capacity, 2 MW, IP20.

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Specifications

5SL4516-6 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMiniature circuit breaker
Brand nameSENTRON
Number of poles2
Pole design1P+N
Application suitabilityResidential buildings/infrastructure
5SL4516-6 — Electrical & Protection
ParameterValue
Tripping characteristic classB
Energy limitation class3
Overvoltage categoryIII
5SL4516-6 — Mounting & Connection
ParameterValue
Mounting positionany
Width36 mm
Height90 mm
Depth76 mm
Installation depth70 mm
Modular width units2
Torque, min.-40 °C
Torque, max.75 °C
SealableYes
5SL4516-6 — Environmental
ParameterValue
IP protection classIP20, with connected conductors
Pollution degree2
Halogen-freeYes
Silicone-freeYes

Product details

The Siemens 5SL4516-6 is a SENTRON miniature circuit breaker rated 16 A at 230 V AC, single-phase, with a B tripping characteristic and a 1P+N pole configuration. It breaks fault currents up to 10 kA per both EN 60898 and IEC 60947-2, so it clears a dead short on a residential or light-commercial branch circuit without the arc welding the contacts shut.

Two modular-width units (36 mm wide) snap onto a standard DIN rail, depth 76 mm, height 90 mm.

The 10 kA breaking capacity is the same under both EN 60898 (household) and IEC 60947-2 (industrial) — so it's accepted in both a residential load center and a small industrial panelboard, as long as the prospective fault current doesn't exceed 10 kA. The B characteristic trips between 3 and 5 times rated current, which is fast enough to protect 1.5 mm² or 2.5 mm² copper wiring without nuisance tripping from motor-start inrush (that's what a C curve is for). Power loss per pole is 1.8 W at rated current in hot state — negligible for thermal budgeting inside a crowded enclosure, but worth noting if you're stacking 20 of them in a sub-distribution board.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get current pricing and availability for 5SL4516-6?

Submit an RFQ through this listing. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time through independent distribution channels.

What is the depth of the 5SL4516-6?

76 mm from the DIN-rail mounting surface to the front of the housing.

Will the 5SL4516-6 drop into a panel specified around the 5SL4363-7?

Not without rewiring. The 5SL4516-6 is a 1P+N (switched neutral) breaker 36 mm wide; the 5SL4363-7 is a 3P (three-pole) breaker 54 mm wide. The DIN-rail footprint, busbar arrangement, and load connections are different.

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5SL4516-6