Area: Sentron
Series: 5SY
Number of Poles: 1 + N
Rated Current: 16 A
Tripping Characteristic: Type B
AC Rated Voltage: 230 V
Breaking Capacity: 6 kA
Width: 18 mm
Depth: 77 mm

EN 60898, VDE 0641 Part 11, IEC 60898. Miniature Circuit Breaker Sentron Series 5SY. Siemens miniature circuit breakers offer the highest quality and reliability. With the excellent technical specifications of the devices, you are always on the safe side. Additionally, you benefit from the innovative mounting options that allow for quick and easy installation. Siemens miniature circuit breakers can be combined as needed with a variety of additional components, such as control current switches, fault signal contacts, shunt releases, undervoltage releases, remote control mechanisms, or with RCD units for personal and fire protection.

Features and Benefits:

• Housing: IP20 device
• Automatic shutdown
• 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-pole
• DIN rail mounting
• Suitable for use in industry and in the functional and residential construction sector
• Supports quick and convenient removal from the assembly.

Standards:
IEC 60898 – Relates to low-voltage circuit breakers for use in households and similar installations. Traditionally known as MCBs (Miniature Circuit Breakers) in the UK.

Q: What are the differences in the tripping characteristics B, C, and D?
A: Characteristic B: Tripping: 3 to 5 times the rated current. Applications: Protection of generators, people, very long cables. Characteristic C: Tripping: 5 to 10 times the rated current. Applications: Protection of circuits and general applications. Characteristic D: Tripping: 10 to 14 times the rated current. Applications: Protection of high-voltage circuits, welders, transformers, and motors.