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Siemens 5SY6506-7 — 1-Pole MCB (DIN Rail)

Siemens 5SY6506-7 SENTRON MCB, 1P+N, C-curve, 6 kA / 30 kA

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Siemens SENTRON 5SY6506-7, miniature circuit breaker, 1P+N, C tripping characteristic, 6 kA (EN 60898) / 30 kA (IEC 60947-2), 2-module width, 36 mm.

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Specifications

5SY6506-7 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMiniature circuit breaker
Brand nameSENTRON
Number of poles2
Pole design1P+N
Application suitabilityMechanical engineering / industry
5SY6506-7 — Electrical & Protection
ParameterValue
Tripping characteristic classC
Energy limitation class3
Overvoltage categoryIII
5SY6506-7 — Mounting & Connection
ParameterValue
Mounting positionany
Fastening methodQuick assembly system
Combined terminal, topYes
Combined terminal, bottomYes
Width36 mm
Height90 mm
Depth76 mm
Installation depth70 mm
Modular width units2
Torque, min.-40 °C
Torque, max.75 °C
SealableYes
5SY6506-7 — Environmental
ParameterValue
IP protection classIP20, with connected conductors
Pollution degree3
Halogen-freeYes
Silicone-freeYes

Product details

What you're looking at

Rated for 230 V AC single-phase, C-curve tripping characteristic (the standard for moderate inrush loads like small motors, lighting banks, and control transformers), and it carries dual breaking capacities: 6 kA per EN 60898-1 for residential/light commercial panels, and 30 kA per IEC 60947-2 for industrial distribution where higher fault currents are expected.

Where you'd use it

This MCB is suited for mechanical engineering and industrial environments per the manufacturer's suitability listing. The combination of a C-curve and dual high-breaking capacity makes it a natural fit for machine control panels, conveyor line sub-feeds, pump starters, and HVAC equipment where you need to coordinate with upstream protective devices. The neutral conductor switching (1P+N) is useful in single-phase circuits where you want to guarantee the neutral is opened when the breaker trips — common in European-style distribution where the neutral is switched for safety isolation.

Certified to IEC/EN 60898-1 (the household/residential standard) and IEC/EN 60947-2 (the industrial standard), plus UL 1077 for North American supplementary protection. That dual certification means it's accepted in European panels (CE-marked) and can be used in UL-listed industrial control panels as supplementary protection — handy for machine builders exporting to both markets. The halogen-free and silicon-free construction is a plus for clean-room or sensitive electronic environments where outgassing matters.

Frequently asked questions

What is the breaking capacity of 5SY6506-7?

It carries a 6 kA breaking capacity per EN 60898-1 and a 30 kA breaking capacity per IEC 60947-2 at 230 V AC. The 30 kA figure is the industrial rating that governs its use in plant-floor distribution.

What does the C-curve characteristic mean for this breaker?

The C-curve trips at 5 to 10 times the rated current, which is the standard choice for circuits with moderate inrush — think small motors, lighting banks, control transformers, and general industrial loads. It's not for high-inrush loads (use D-curve) nor purely resistive loads (use B-curve).

Where can I buy 5SY6506-7 and how is it quoted?

We source this part through independent distribution and quote it to order against an RFQ. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — send us your quantity and target delivery window.

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