The Siemens 5SL6010-7KL is a SENTRON miniature circuit breaker in a compact 1-module-width (18 mm) package, rated 10 A at 30 °C with a C tripping characteristic and a 6 kA breaking capacity per IEC/EN60898-1.
The C-curve (tripping characteristic C) means the magnetic trip fires at 5 to 10 times rated current — 50 to 100 A for this 10 A unit — so it handles moderate inrush from small motors, transformers, or capacitive loads without nuisance tripping, while still clearing a hard short fast. If your fault level exceeds 6 kA, you need a higher-rated breaker upstream or a current-limiting device. Thermal derating is published: 10 A at 30 °C, 9.52 A at 40 °C, 9.27 A at 45 °C, 9.01 A at 50 °C, 8.75 A at 55 °C, and 8.48 A at 60 °C. Pollution degree 2 (normal, non-conductive pollution) and overvoltage category III (distribution-level transients) are standard for fixed-installation MCBs. The IP20 rating applies only with connected conductors — treat the terminals as finger-safe but not sealed against dust ingress when wiring.
Panel integration
Snap-on mounting to standard DIN rail (35 mm), any position. The top and bottom terminals are not combined — each pole terminates independently.
