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Siemens 5SY8520-8 — 1-Pole MCB (DIN Rail)

Siemens 5SY8520-8 SENTRON MCB, 2-Pole D-Curve 20 A, 30 kA

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Siemens SENTRON 5SY8520-8, miniature circuit breaker, 2-pole 1P+N, D tripping characteristic, 20 A rated current, 30 kA breaking capacity per IEC 60947-2, 36 mm width.

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

Specifications

5SY8520-8 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMiniature circuit breaker
Brand nameSENTRON
Number of poles2
Application suitabilityMechanical engineering / industry
5SY8520-8 — Electrical & Protection
ParameterValue
Tripping characteristic classD
Overvoltage categoryIII
5SY8520-8 — 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
5SY8520-8 — Environmental
ParameterValue
IP protection classIP20, with connected conductors
Pollution degree3
Halogen-freeYes
Silicone-freeYes

Product details

Breaking capacity sits at 30 kA per IEC 60947-2 at 50/60 Hz, with a DC rating of 15 kA per the same standard. That 30 kA figure covers most industrial panel fault levels up to the service entrance; the 15 kA DC side handles battery-backed control circuits or DC bus feeds. This is a 2-pole unit configured as 1P+N — it switches both line and neutral, with the neutral pole switching but not protected. The neutral conductor switching feature means you get a single-break isolation on the neutral path, useful in panels where a switched neutral is required by code or machine design.

Panel fit and derating

Temperature derating is published: full 20 A at 45 °C, 19.38 A at 50 °C, 18.74 A at 55 °C. If this breaker lands in a hot panel next to drives or transformers, factor the derating curve into the load calcs. Pollution degree 3, overvoltage category III, vibration resistance per IEC 60068-2-6 (50 m/s² at 25–150 Hz).

Rated per IEC 60947-2 (30 kA AC, 15 kA DC) and UL 1077 / CSA C22.2 No. 235 (5 kA). The UL 1077 rating is supplementary protector level — check your panel SCCR study; for branch-circuit protection you need the full IEC 60947-2 rating. Halogen-free and silicon-free construction; sealable with a lockable cover for lockout/tagout.

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5SY8520-8