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Siemens 5SY8232-8BB08 — 2-Pole MCB (DIN Rail)

Siemens 5SY8232-8BB08 SENTRON MCB, D Curve, 2-Pole, 30 kA IE

MPN5SY8232-8BB08
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Siemens SENTRON 5SY8232-8BB08, 2-pole miniature circuit breaker, D tripping characteristic, 30 kA breaking capacity at 400 V AC per IEC 60947-2, width 36 mm, depth 76 mm.

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Specifications

5SY8232-8BB08 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMiniature circuit breaker
Brand nameSENTRON
Application environmentMechanical engineering / industry
5SY8232-8BB08 — Electrical
ParameterValue
Number of poles2
5SY8232-8BB08 — Protection
ParameterValue
Tripping characteristic classD
Overvoltage categoryIII
5SY8232-8BB08 — 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
5SY8232-8BB08 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Pollution degree3
5SY8232-8BB08 — Specifications
ParameterValue
At AC rated value400 V
With single-phase operation at AC rated value440 V

Product details

Two poles, no neutral switching, so it lands on a 2-module DIN-rail footprint (36 mm wide, 76 mm deep) and mounts in any orientation. Under UL 1077 it's rated 5 kA, so if the panel ships to a North American site and the spec calls for UL 489 branch-circuit protection, verify the application; this is a supplementary protector per UL 1077.

D curve — what it means for the line

That's the right window for loads that draw a short-duration surge — think a 15 kW motor direct-on-line or a bank of control transformers. The breaker ignores the inrush and only clears on a genuine bolted fault. No thermal element in the trip mechanism (the design is 'only magnetic tripping operation'), so ambient temperature doesn't shift the trip threshold the way it would on a thermal-magnetic. That's useful in a warm cabinet or a panel near a furnace line. The surrounding temperature influence is spelled out: max 95% RH at 55 °C, derating to 55% at 70 °C and 35% at 75 °C.

Mechanical and environmental

Vibration resistance per IEC 60068-2-6: ±1 mm displacement at 5–25 Hz, then 50 m/s² acceleration at 25–150 Hz. That's a standard industrial vibration profile — the breaker holds its contacts and trip calibration under pump or conveyor vibration. IP20 with connected conductors — finger-safe terminals once wired, but the busbar area is open. Sealable (yes), halogen-free, silicon-free. The quick-assembly fastening system is the standard SENTRON DIN-rail clip; no tools needed for mounting or removal.

The breaker accepts add-on auxiliary switches, shunt trips, and alarm contacts via the product extension interface. That means the same physical unit can be specified for a panel that later needs remote trip indication or undervoltage release — the auxiliaries clip on the right side without replacing the breaker.

Frequently asked questions

What is the breaking capacity of the 5SY8232-8BB08?

30 kA at 400 V AC per IEC 60947-2, and 5 kA per UL 1077 / CSA C22.2 No.235. The IEC rating is the one that governs for most industrial panels outside North America.

Where can I buy the 5SY8232-8BB08?

This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — no stock figures or lead-time numbers are published here.

Will the 5SY8232-8BB08 fit in a panel built for the 5SY7206-7CC?

Both are 2-module wide (36 mm) SENTRON breakers on the same DIN-rail footprint, so the mechanical fit is identical. The difference is the tripping characteristic and the current rating — verify the coordination study before swapping.

What compliance documentation is available for the 5SY8232-8BB08?

The breaker carries IEC 60947-2 ratings, UL 1077 and CSA C22.2 No.235 certifications, and is halogen-free and silicon-free. Standard Siemens SENTRON declarations (CE, UKCA, RoHS, REACH) apply; request the specific declaration of conformity at quote time.

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5SY8232-8BB08