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Siemens 5SY7232-8MA — 2-Pole MCB (DIN Rail)

Siemens 5SY7232-8MA SENTRON MCB, 2-Pole, D Curve, 20 kA

MPN5SY7232-8MA

Siemens SENTRON 5SY7232-8MA, 2-pole miniature circuit breaker, D tripping characteristic, 20 kA breaking capacity per IEC 60947-2, 400 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

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Specifications

5SY7232-8MA — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMiniature circuit breaker
Brand nameSENTRON
Application environmentIndustry
5SY7232-8MA — Electrical
ParameterValue
Number of poles2
5SY7232-8MA — Protection
ParameterValue
Tripping characteristic classD
Overvoltage categoryIII
5SY7232-8MA — 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
5SY7232-8MA — Environmental
ParameterValue
Pollution degree3
5SY7232-8MA — Specifications
ParameterValue
At AC rated value400 V
With single-phase operation at AC rated value440 V

Product details

This is not a residential MCB; the D curve and the 20 kA rating place it squarely in industrial and commercial switchgear. The part is rated for single-phase and multi-phase operation at 440 V AC and operates on 50/60 Hz supply. The DC-side rating tops out at 72 V, so if your application is a DC control circuit, verify that voltage fits your rail. The 2-pole design switches both phase conductors; there is no neutral pole switching, which is standard for a two-pole breaker on a single-phase or split-phase line.

The breaker is designed for industrial operation and mounts in any position via the quick-assembly system — standard DIN-rail integration for a 2-module-width unit. The IP20 rating applies only with connected conductors, which is typical for panel-mounted MCBs; the enclosure provides the ingress protection, not the breaker itself.

Environmental and compliance details

The operating temperature range spans -40 °C to 75 °C, with derating for humidity: max 95% RH at 55 °C, tapering to 35% RH at 75 °C. The breaker accepts supplementary devices and has combined terminals top and bottom, simplifying busbar or ring-tongue connections.

Frequently asked questions

What is the breaking capacity of 5SY7232-8MA?

The breaking capacity is 20 kA according to IEC 60947-2 at 400 V AC. This is the rated short-circuit breaking capacity for the industrial standard, not the domestic EN 60898 rating.

What does the D tripping characteristic mean for this MCB?

The D curve means the magnetic trip operates at 10 to 20 times the rated current, designed for loads with high inrush such as motor starters, transformers, and welding equipment. It avoids nuisance tripping on start-up surges that would trip a B or C curve breaker.

Where can I buy 5SY7232-8MA and how is it quoted?

The 5SY7232-8MA is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — no stock count or price is published here.

What compliance documentation is available for 5SY7232-8MA?

The breaker is designed to IEC / EN 60947-2 and carries the SENTRON brand from Siemens. It is halogen-free and silicon-free. For specific RoHS, REACH, or UL documentation, the manufacturer's compliance declarations are typically available via the product support page.

MPN
5SY7232-8MA