The Siemens SENTRON 5SM1644-0 is a 4-pole residual current operated circuit breaker (RCCB), type AC, rated 40 A at 400 V AC with a 300 mA tripping residual current. It snaps onto a DIN rail (REG) and fits a 4-module width (4 MW per DIN 43880).
Installation depth is 55 mm. The IP20 rating applies once the distribution board is installed with conductors connected — the enclosure, not the breaker itself, provides the environmental seal. Finger and back-of-hand touch-safe terminals (protection against electrical shock) reduce risk during panel work.
Rated for 50 Hz only. The 40 A rating holds at 40 °C and 45 °C; it derates to 38.4 A at 50 °C, 36.8 A at 55 °C, 35.2 A at 60 °C, 33.6 A at 65 °C, and 32 A at 70 °C. Maximum power loss is 4.8 W. Silicon-free construction (yes) matters for applications where silicone outgassing can contaminate contacts or optics.
