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Siemens 5SQ2160-0KA40 — 1-Pole MCB (DIN Rail)

SENTRON 5SQ2160-0KA40 MCB, 1-Pole B 40A 3kA

MPN5SQ2160-0KA40

SENTRON 5SQ, circuit breaker T55, 1-pole, B-curve, 40 A, 3 kA per EN 60898, 240 V AC/DC.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

5SQ2160-0KA40 — Identification
ParameterValue
Brand nameSENTRON
Number of poles1
5SQ2160-0KA40 — Electrical & Protection
ParameterValue
Tripping characteristic classB
Rated value (EN 60898)3 kA
Overvoltage category3
5SQ2160-0KA40 — Mounting & Connection
ParameterValue
Installation depth55 mm
5SQ2160-0KA40 — Environmental
ParameterValue
IP protection classIP20
5SQ2160-0KA40 — Other specifications
ParameterValue
Type of voltageAC/DC
Energy limiting class3
Number of width units1
Number of poles (Note)1P
Circuit-breaker (Design)5SQ
Current (at AC)40 A
Supply voltage (at AC)240 V
Supply voltage frequency50 Hz
Product function (neutral conductor switching)No

Product details

The SENTRON 5SQ2160-0KA40 is a single-pole miniature circuit breaker (MCB) from the 5SQ T55 series, rated 40 A with a B tripping characteristic. It breaks fault currents up to 3 kA per EN 60898 at 240 V AC — that's the standard for protecting final circuits in residential and light commercial panels where the prospective short-circuit current stays under that ceiling.

Rated for both AC and DC supply voltage, so it handles the same branch circuit whether you're feeding a control transformer secondary or a straight 240 V line. Overvoltage category 3 and energy limiting class 3 mean it's designed for fixed-installation coordination — it limits let-through energy enough to protect downstream wiring and connected loads during a fault.

Frequently asked questions

What is the breaking capacity of the 5SQ2160-0KA40?

It's rated 3 kA per EN 60898 at 240 V AC. That's the standard for residential and light commercial final circuits; if your panel's prospective fault current exceeds that, you'd need a higher-rated upstream breaker for selectivity.

Where can I buy the 5SQ2160-0KA40?

This part is sourced and quoted to order through independent distribution. Submit an RFQ for current pricing and availability — we confirm both at quote time.

How does the 5SQ2160-0KA40 compare to the 5SQ2360-0KA16?

The 5SQ2360-0KA16 is a 3-pole version rated 16 A, same B-curve, same 3 kA breaking capacity, but at 400 V AC. The 5SQ2160-0KA40 is a single-pole 40 A unit at 240 V AC. They share the same 55 mm depth and IP20 enclosure, so if your panel was wired for a 3-pole breaker, a single-pole won't drop in without rewiring the bus bars.

MPN
5SQ2160-0KA40