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Siemens 5SY4240-5 — 2-Pole MCB (DIN Rail)

Siemens 5SY4240-5 SENTRON MCB, 10 kA breaking capacity

MPN5SY4240-5
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Siemens SENTRON, 5SY4240-5, 2-pole miniature circuit breaker, 10 kA AC / 15 kA DC breaking capacity, characteristic A.

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Specifications

5SY4240-5 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMiniature circuit breaker
Brand nameSENTRON
Application environmentMechanical engineering / industry
5SY4240-5 — Electrical
ParameterValue
Number of poles2
5SY4240-5 — Protection
ParameterValue
Tripping characteristic classA
Overvoltage categoryIII
5SY4240-5 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Modular width units2
Width36 mm
Height90 mm
Depth76 mm
Installation depth70 mm
Mounting positionany
Min.-40 °C
Max.75 °C
Protection degree (IP)IP20, with connected conductors
5SY4240-5 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Pollution degree3
5SY4240-5 — Specifications
ParameterValue
At AC rated value400 V
According to EN 60898 rated value10 kA
With single-phase operation at AC rated value440 V

Product details

The Siemens SENTRON 5SY4240-5 is a 2-pole miniature circuit breaker with a breaking capacity of 10 kA (AC) and 15 kA (AC and DC) at up to 72 V DC. The tripping characteristic is A, which has a higher magnetic trip threshold relative to the thermal element. It's designed for protecting sensitive electronics or long cables where inrush currents are low — not for motor circuits (you'd want C or D there). If your line has semiconductor loads or control transformers, this characteristic is the right call.

The 5SY4240-5 carries approvals to IEC/EN 60898-1, IEC/EN 60947-2, and UL 1077 (the UL rating is 5 kA). It's halogen-free and silicon-free — those are useful if you're working in a cleanroom or oxygen-rich environment. IP20 with conductors connected means the busbar or wiring has to be in place before the finger-safety rating applies, but that's standard for DIN-rail breakers.

Frequently asked questions

What standards does the 5SY4240-5 meet?

It conforms to IEC/EN 60898-1, IEC/EN 60947-2, and UL 1077. It is halogen-free and silicon-free.

What are the physical dimensions of the 5SY4240-5?

Depth: 76 mm, width: 36 mm (2 modular width units), height: 90 mm. Installation depth is 70 mm.

MPN
5SY4240-5