The Siemens 5SL6316-8CC is a SENTRON 5SL6CC series miniature circuit breaker, 3-pole, with a D tripping characteristic rated at 16 A and 400 V AC. Its 6 kA breaking capacity per EN 60898 means it safely interrupts short-circuit faults up to that level in residential and infrastructure distribution boards — the standard that governs overcurrent protection for final circuits in buildings.
What the ratings mean for fit
The D-curve (tripping characteristic class D) is the key selection parameter here: it tolerates inrush currents 10–20× the rated current before tripping magnetically, so it is sized for loads with high starting surges — motor-driven equipment like pumps, compressors, or small conveyors where a B- or C-curve would nuisance-trip on startup. The 16 A rating at 400 V AC covers three-phase motor circuits up to roughly 7.5 kW depending on the load profile. Wire range accepts 0.75 to 25 mm² solid or stranded, which covers everything from 1.5 mm² lighting circuits up to 6 mm² or 10 mm² feeder tails. The screw terminals call for 2.5 to 3 N·m torque — a standard driver setting, no special tooling. Sealable design means the enclosure can be locked to prevent tamper after commissioning. Ambient temperature range of -25 to +45 °C covers most indoor panel environments; derate above 45 °C per the thermal curve. IP20 with connected conductors is normal for enclosed distribution boards — no washdown rating, so keep it inside the cabinet.
Panel integration notes
Snap-on DIN rail mounting, 3 width units (54 mm wide), 90 mm height, 76 mm depth — fits standard 35 mm DIN rail enclosures. Installation depth of 70 mm leaves clearance behind the rail for wiring. Mounting position any, so vertical or horizontal orientation in the panel is fine. Halogen-free and silicon-free construction matters for panels in clean-room or food-processing environments where outgassing can contaminate product or sensitive electronics. Vibration resistance rated at 50 m/s² from 25 to 150 Hz per IEC 60068-2-6 — adequate for industrial cabinet installations near rotating machinery.