Siemens 5SY3016-6KL — SENTRON 1P+N MCB, 16 A B-curve, 4.5 kA
The Siemens 5SY3016-6KL is a SENTRON miniature circuit breaker (MCB) rated 16 A at 230 V AC with a B tripping characteristic and a 4.5 kA breaking capacity per EN 60898. The 1P+N pole configuration switches the line and switches the neutral — the N pole is switched but not protected, which is the standard arrangement for single-phase final subcircuits in TN and TT systems where overcurrent protection on the neutral is not required. The B curve (3–5× In instantaneous trip) suits resistive and general-purpose loads with low inrush — lighting, socket outlets, small appliances — where a C curve would nuisance-trip on start-up.
Mounting position any; no derating for horizontal or inverted orientation. Terminal torque range 17.7 to 22.1 lbf·in — a standard screwdriver bit handles it.
Construction and compliance
Halogen-free and silicon-free construction — no silicone outgassing that could contaminate relay contacts or optics in a mixed panel. Sealable with a lead seal (tamper-evident cover included). Vibration-resistant per IEC 60068-2-6. Touch protection on the terminals is standard.
