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Siemens 5SL6020-6 — 1-Pole MCB (DIN Rail)

Siemens 5SL6020-6 SENTRON MCB, 1P+N, B20, 6kA, 230V

MPN5SL6020-6
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Siemens SENTRON 5SL6020-6, miniature circuit breaker (MCB), 1P+N, B-curve, 20 A rated, 6 kA breaking capacity per IEC/EN 60898-1, 230 V AC, 18 mm width, DIN rail mount.

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Specifications

5SL6020-6 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMiniature circuit breaker
Brand nameSENTRON
Pole design1P+N
Application suitabilityResidential buildings/infrastructure
5SL6020-6 — Electrical & Protection
ParameterValue
Tripping characteristic classB
Energy limitation class3
Overvoltage categoryIII
5SL6020-6 — Mounting & Connection
ParameterValue
Mounting positionany
Fastening methodDIN rail
Combined terminal, topNo
Combined terminal, bottomNo
Width18 mm
Height90 mm
Depth76 mm
Installation depth70 mm
Modular width units1
Torque, min.-40 °C
Torque, max.75 °C
SealableYes
5SL6020-6 — Environmental
ParameterValue
IP protection classIP20, with connected conductors
Pollution degree2
Halogen-freeYes
Silicone-freeYes

Product details

It is rated for 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz, with a B tripping curve and a 6 kA breaking capacity per IEC/EN 60898-1.

The B-curve trips between 3 and 5 times rated current — so for a 20 A MCB like this one, magnetic trip happens between 60 A and 100 A. That makes it a good fit for resistive or general-purpose loads where you don't have high inrush (lighting, socket circuits, small appliances). If you were protecting motor loads with higher starting current, you'd want a C or D curve instead. The neutral pole switches as well, which is a nice safety feature — when the breaker trips, both conductors are opened, not just the line. The 10 000 mechanical operating cycles typical is fine for a distribution board that sees occasional switching; if you're cycling it daily as a disconnect, that number is still adequate for years of service.

The 18 mm width is a single modular unit; if you need to add auxiliary contacts or shunt trips, the product extension is supported (the listing confirms installable supplementary devices). Terminals accept standard copper conductors; no combined top/bottom terminal, so incoming and outgoing are separate.

Frequently asked questions

What is the breaking capacity of the 5SL6020-6?

It's rated at 6 kA per IEC/EN 60898-1 at 230 V AC. That's the maximum prospective fault current it can safely interrupt under standard test conditions.

Does the 5SL6020-6 switch the neutral?

Yes, it's a 1P+N design — both the line and neutral conductors are switched when the breaker trips or is manually opened. That's typical for single-phase final circuits where you want full isolation.

What is the width of the 5SL6020-6?

18 mm, which is one modular unit (1 MW) on a standard DIN rail. That's the same footprint as most single-pole MCBs.

MPN
5SL6020-6