The Siemens 5SN1-NG16A is a circuit breaker trip device, classified under Circuit Breaker Accessories. It's a current-production accessory, meaning it's still an active line item for new panel builds and BOMs.
This trip device is an internal accessory for Siemens 5SN1 series molded-case circuit breakers. It's the part that sets the overload and short-circuit trip curve for the breaker. If you're replacing a failed trip unit or re-rating a panelboard feeder, this is the order code you need.
