Siemens 5SL6316-7 SENTRON Miniature Circuit Breaker 3P 16A C 6kA

The Siemens 5SL6316-7 (MLFB: 5SL6316-7) is a SENTRON 3-pole miniature circuit breaker rated at 16 A with a C tripping characteristic and 6 kA breaking capacity at 400 V AC. Designed for residential buildings and infrastructure, it provides reliable overcurrent and short-circuit protection on DIN rail installations.

Technical specifications:

• MLFB: 5SL6316-7
• Manufacturer: Siemens
• Product line: SENTRON
• Product type: Miniature circuit breaker
• Number of poles: 3 (3P)
• Tripping characteristic: C
• Rated current: 16 A (at 30 °C)
• Rated current at 40 °C: 15.23 A
• Rated current at 55 °C: 13.99 A
• Supply voltage: 400 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Maximum operating voltage (multi-phase AC): 440 V
• Maximum DC operating voltage: 62.5 V per pole
• Breaking capacity (EN 60898 / IEC 60947-2): 6 kA
• Energy limitation class: 3
• Power loss per pole at rated current: 1.8 W
• IP rating: IP20 (with connected conductors)
• Overvoltage category: 3
• Degree of pollution: 2
• Operating temperature: -25 °C to +45 °C
• Storage temperature: -40 °C to +75 °C
• Conductor cross-section (solid/stranded/finely stranded): 0.75 mm² - 25 mm²
• Tightening torque: 2.5 - 3 N·m
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 54 x 90 x 76 mm
• Installation depth: 70 mm
• Modular width units: 3
• Net weight: 382 g
• Mounting position: any

Features and benefits:

• Halogen-free construction for reduced environmental and health impact
• Touch protection (IP20) ensures safe handling in installations
• Sealable design allows tamper protection after commissioning
• Silicon-free for compatibility with sensitive environments
• Supplementary devices can be added for expanded functionality
• Mechanical service life of 10,000 operating cycles

Applications:

• Final circuit protection in residential distribution boards
• Infrastructure panel boards requiring 3-pole overcurrent protection
• Load circuits with high inrush currents suited to C characteristic (motors, transformers)
• Installations requiring DIN rail mounting in any orientation

Compliant with EN 60898 and IEC 60947-2. Part of the Siemens SENTRON range.

Also known as: Siemens 5SL6316-7, Siemens SENTRON 3-pole MCB 16A C curve.