What it is and what it does
The Siemens 5SL6006-7 is a SENTRON miniature circuit breaker (MCB) in a 1+N-pole compact design, rated for 230 V AC with a C-curve tripping characteristic and a 6 kA breaking capacity per IEC/EN 60898-1. It occupies a single modular width (18 mm) on a DIN rail, making it a direct fit for residential and light commercial distribution boards where neutral switching is required.
Key ratings and what they mean for your panel
The C-curve means the breaker trips at 5–10× rated current, suited for loads with moderate inrush like lighting banks, small motors, and general-purpose circuits. The 6 kA breaking capacity is the maximum fault current it can safely interrupt at 230 V AC — adequate for most residential and light commercial installations, but verify your prospective short-circuit current (PSCC) at the point of installation. Rated insulation voltage is 250 V AC, and the operating voltage range is 50/60 Hz. The breaker is rated for overvoltage category III and pollution degree 2, which is standard for fixed-installation distribution panels. It is sealable, halogen-free, and silicon-free — relevant for installations in sensitive environments like healthcare or food processing where outgassing must be controlled. The IP20 rating applies with conductors connected, meaning it is touch-safe in a closed panel but not protected against water ingress. Operating temperature range spans -40 °C to 75 °C, so it can be installed in unconditioned enclosures or outdoor-rated cabinets without derating for cold starts.
Mounting and integration
Snaps onto a standard DIN rail in any mounting position. At 18 mm wide — one modular unit — it fits tightly in a multi-row distribution board. Installation depth is 70 mm, overall depth 76 mm, height 90 mm. The neutral conductor is switched internally, so no separate neutral bar connection is needed for the outgoing circuit. Supplementary devices (auxiliary contacts, shunt trips, undervoltage releases) can be added without replacing the breaker — useful for remote tripping or status feedback in a BMS.