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Siemens 5SN6240-8CP — 2-Pole MCB (DIN Rail)

Siemens 5SN6240-8CP SENTRON MCB, 2-Pole, 400 V AC, 6/10 kA

MPN5SN6240-8CP

Siemens SENTRON 5SN series, MCB 5SN, 2-pole, 400 V AC, 50 Hz, 6 kA (EN 60898) / 10 kA (IEC 60947-2), 2 modular width units.

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Specifications

5SN6240-8CP — Electrical
ParameterValue
Number of poles2
Supply voltage at AC rated value400 V
5SN6240-8CP — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Modular width units2
Width36 mm
Height90 mm
Depth76 mm
Installation depth70 mm
Min.-40 °C
Max.75 °C
5SN6240-8CP — Specifications
ParameterValue
According to EN 60898 rated value6 kA
With single-phase operation at AC rated value440 V

Product details

The Siemens 5SN6240-8CP is a SENTRON 5SN series miniature circuit breaker (MCB) — a 2-pole unit rated for 400 V AC at 50 Hz. That dual rating means you can spec it into either standard without swapping parts.

Two poles, 72 V DC maximum rating — so it handles DC control circuits up to that voltage, common in 48 V or 60 V DC bus applications. The 440 V AC maximum with multi-phase or single-phase operation means it's fine for 400 V three-phase panels and 230/240 V single-phase branch circuits. The 10 000 mechanical operating cycles typical service life is standard for an MCB in a panel that sees occasional switching; it's not a contactor for daily cycling. Dimensions: 36 mm wide (2 modular width units), 90 mm tall, 76 mm deep with a 70 mm installation depth. That's the standard 2-module footprint — drops into any 35 mm DIN rail enclosure without crowding adjacent breakers. Accepts solid conductors up to 35 mm², so it'll take the incoming feed from a main switch or busbar without needing a reducer.

Frequently asked questions

Will 5SN6240-8CP drop into a panel specified around 5SL3205-7MB without rewiring?

Yes — both share the same 2-module width (36 mm), 76 mm depth, 70 mm installation depth, and DIN-rail mounting. The 5SN6240-8CP carries higher breaking capacities (6 kA / 10 kA vs 4.5 kA) and a 400 V AC rating vs 230 V on the 5SL3205-7MB, so it's a functional upgrade for the same footprint. No rewiring needed if the panel bus and conductors are rated for 400 V.

Where can I buy 5SN6240-8CP and how is it quoted?

Sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution channels. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — no stock count or price is published here.

MPN
5SN6240-8CP