The Siemens 5SY4216-8CC is a 2-pole SENTRON miniature circuit breaker rated 16 A at 35 °C with a D tripping characteristic and a 10 kA breaking capacity per EN 60898. At 40 °C the rating derates to 15.04 A, at 50 °C to 14.02 A, so panel ambient temperature must be factored into the branch-circuit sizing.
The 5SY4216-8CC occupies 2 modular width units (36 mm) on a DIN rail, with a depth of 76 mm and an installation depth of 70 mm. It mounts in any position, which simplifies layout in crowded enclosures.
The sealable design allows lockout/tagout compliance. Touch protection is integrated on the terminals. Vibration resistance per IEC 60068-2-6 covers ±1 mm at 5–25 Hz and 50 m/s² at 25–150 Hz — adequate for machine-mounted panels on pumps or conveyors.
