Siemens 5SY7508-8 — D-curve MCB for high-inrush industrial loads
At DC the maximum rated voltage is 72 V, with a 15 kA interrupting rating per IEC 60947-2. This is a 1P+N (2-pole) configuration — it switches both line and neutral, with the neutral pole not internally protected. The unit occupies 2 width units (36 mm) on a DIN rail, mounts in any position, and accepts conductors from 0.75 to 35 mm² solid or stranded. Terminal capacity that wide means it can handle both control-circuit tails and power-side feeds without a reducer.
The 15 kA rating under EN 60898 is the standard for domestic/commercial final circuits. The 30 kA under IEC 60947-2 is the industrial rating — that's the figure to use when coordinating with upstream switchgear in a panel. If your installation requires UL 1077 recognition, the part carries a 5 kA interrupting rating per UL 1077 and CSA C22.2 No.235. The D-curve (10–20× In magnetic trip) is the correct choice for loads with high inrush: small motors, power supplies, welding equipment.
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The part is sealable, allowing panel builders to lock the setting to prevent unauthorized operation.
