It is designed to protect cable and equipment against overload and short-circuit in final distribution circuits, and its C-curve means it tolerates moderate inrush currents — typical for motor starters, transformers, or lighting ballasts — before tripping magnetically. The 32 A rating is confirmed at 35 °C ambient; at 40 °C it derates to 30.72 A, at 50 °C to 29.41 A, and at 60 °C to 28.03 A, so panel builders should consult the temperature derating table when packing this breaker into a warm enclosure. The higher IEC figure means it can be applied in industrial panels with higher prospective fault currents, as long as the installation is designed to that standard.
Installation depth is 70 mm. Mounting position is any orientation. The quick assembly system snaps onto the rail without tools.
Designed for railway applications per the product designation, with halogen-free and silicon-free construction. Sealable terminals are provided. The standard cited is DIN EN 60898-1. For compliance documentation (RoHS, REACH, manufacturer declarations), these are typically available from Siemens upon request or via their support portal — not included with the part packaging.