The Siemens 5SM3647-6 is a 4-pole residual current circuit breaker (RCCB) from the SENTRON family, rated 80 A at 40°C and 400 V AC on a 50 Hz network. The instantaneous (short-time delayed) design means it trips without intentional delay, so it's suited for circuits where nuisance tripping from transient leakage is not expected.
Thermal derating and short-circuit coordination
For panels near heat sources or in warm environments, check the actual ambient against the 40°C baseline. The short-circuit current rating is stated as 0 kA — this RCCB is not designed to interrupt fault currents on its own; it must be paired with an upstream overcurrent protective device (MCB or fuse) that clears the fault. The permissible I²t value of 70,000 A²·s gives a coordination target for the upstream breaker. Surge current resistance is 1 kA, meaning it withstands lightning-induced or switching transients without nuisance tripping.
