The Siemens 5SN6416-7CP is a 4-pole miniature circuit breaker (MCB) from the SENTRON 5SN series, built for branch-circuit protection in distribution panels. Rated 400 V AC at 50 Hz, it handles single-phase and multi-phase operation up to 440 V AC, and can also switch DC loads up to 72 V.
Breaking capacity — what the ratings mean
This breaker carries two breaking-capacity ratings because it is certified to separate standards. Under IEC 60947-2 (the industrial switchgear standard) it is rated 15 kA, meaning it can handle higher available fault currents found in industrial power distribution. Which rating applies depends on the installation standard your local code follows; the higher 15 kA figure gives you headroom in mixed-use panels.
Depth is 76 mm, installation depth (the dimension behind the panel door) is 70 mm — standard for a 4-module SENTRON MCB. Accepts solid conductors up to 35 mm², enough for the feeder side of a sub-panel or a large motor circuit. Power loss per pole at rated current in hot state is 1.6 W; four poles total 6.4 W heat to vent inside the enclosure.
