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Siemens 5SY6640-7 — 4-Pole MCB (DIN Rail)

Siemens 5SY6640-7 SENTRON MCB, 4-pole C-curve, 6/10 kA

MPN5SY6640-7
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Siemens SENTRON 5SY6640-7 miniature circuit breaker, 4-pole 3P+N, tripping characteristic C, breaking capacity 6 kA per EN 60898-1 / 10 kA per IEC 60947-2, 400 V AC, 72 x 90 x 76 mm.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

5SY6640-7 — Identification
ParameterValue
Brand nameSENTRON
Application suitabilityMechanical engineering / industry
5SY6640-7 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles4
Pole configuration3P+N
Rated voltage, AC (multi-phase)440 V
5SY6640-7 — Protection
ParameterValue
Tripping characteristic (trip curve)C
Energy limitation class3
Overvoltage categoryIII
Pollution degree3
Degree of protection (IP)IP20, with connected conductors
5SY6640-7 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Width in modular units4
Width72 mm
Height90 mm
Depth76 mm
Installation depth70 mm
Fastening / mounting methodQuick assembly system
Mounting positionany
Combined terminal, topYes
Combined terminal, bottomYes
Tightening torque, max.75 °C
Tightening torque, min.-40 °C
SealableYes
5SY6640-7 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Halogen-freeYes
Silicone-freeYes
Influence of ambient temperature (derating)max. 95% to 55°C, max. 55% to 70°C, max. 35% to 75°C
5SY6640-7 — Performance
ParameterValue
Power loss per pole, AC (hot state, at In)3.5 W

Product details

That matters when you need full isolation on a TN-S or TN-C-S system and don't want to rely on a separate neutral link. Tripping characteristic C means it holds through inrush up to 5–10× rated current before the magnetic trip fires — standard for motor-starter and light-industrial loads where a brief surge is normal but a hard fault needs fast clearing. Breaking capacity is rated 6 kA per EN 60898-1 and 10 kA per IEC 60947-2 at 400 V AC, with a DC rating of 15 kA at 60–72 V per IEC 60947-2. Under UL 1077 / CSA C22.2 No.235 it carries 5 kA. That dual-standard rating means it qualifies for both IEC distribution panels and North American supplementary-protection applications — one part for mixed-spec machines.

Snaps onto DIN rail via the quick-assembly system — 4 modular width units (72 mm wide, 90 mm tall, 76 mm deep with 70 mm installation depth). Mounting position any, so you can lay it sideways in a tight gland-plate layout without derating the thermal trip. Combined terminal top and bottom — line and load can land on either side, which saves a crossover wire when you're feeding a busbar from the bottom. Sealable, halogen-free, silicon-free — relevant if the panel goes into a food-processing or semiconductor fab where outgassing is a concern.

Ambient temperature range -40 °C to +75 °C, with humidity derating: max 95% RH at 55 °C, tapering to 35% at 75 °C. Overvoltage category III — suitable for fixed-installation distribution boards, not just downstream equipment. Energy limitation class 3 — the breaker limits let-through energy enough to protect downstream components in a fault. Rated for mechanical engineering and industry per the manufacturer's suitability designation — not a residential-grade device. Frequency 50/60 Hz, operating voltage up to 440 V AC single- or multi-phase.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy 5SY6640-7 and what is the lead time?

Sourced and quoted to order through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time against an RFQ — no stock or lead-time figures can be stated here.

What is the closest functional second-source to 5SY6640-7 — 5SY4140-7?

The 5SY4140-7 is the same SENTRON family and same 4-pole C-curve footprint, but it carries a different breaking-capacity tier. 5SY6640-7 is rated 6 kA (EN 60898) / 10 kA (IEC 60947-2); 5SY4140-7 is rated lower. If your fault-current study calls for 10 kA at the panel, 5SY6640-7 is the one — 5SY4140-7 won't cover that. Check the nameplate rating before substituting.

Will 5SY6640-7 drop into a panel specified around 5SY4140-7 without rewiring?

Physically yes — same 4-module DIN-rail footprint (72 mm wide, 90 mm tall, 76 mm deep), same terminal arrangement, same 3P+N pole configuration. No rewiring needed for the swap. The only difference is the interrupting rating; make sure the available fault current doesn't exceed the 5SY4140-7's lower rating if you're going the other direction.

What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for 5SY6640-7?

The breaker is certified to IEC / EN 60898-1 and IEC / EN 60947-2, plus UL 1077 and CSA C22.2 No.235 for North American supplementary protection. It is halogen-free and silicon-free. Standard Siemens declarations of conformity (CE, UKCA) and RoHS/REACH statements are available on request.

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5SY6640-7