Siemens DIAZED fuse link 500 V for cable and line protection gG, Size DII, E27, 6A Part number 5SB231

Product Overview

The Siemens 5SB231 is a DIAZED fuse link designed for cable and line protection with a nominal voltage rating of 500 V and a rated current of 6 A. It belongs to the SENTRON DIAZED Fuse Systems, size DII, using an E27 screw base—commonly used in industrial switchboards for general purpose protection of circuits.

Key Features

• DIAZED fuse link in size DII with E27 screw base
• Rated current: 6 A
• Nominal voltage: 500 V AC (also usable under certain DC conditions)
• Operating class: gG – general purpose circuit protection
• High breaking capacity: up to 50 kA at 500 V AC, approx. 8 kA at 500 V DC
• Green-coloured fuse body for easy identification

Technical Specifications

• Article Number: 5SB231
• Series: SENTRON DIAZED Fuse Systems
• Fuse Size: DII (according to EN 60269-1)
• Screw Base: E27
• Rated Current (In): 6 A
• Nominal Voltage (Un): 500 V AC
• Breaking Capacity (AC): 50 kA at 500 V AC
• Breaking Capacity (DC): approx. 8 kA at 500 V DC
• Power Loss at In (AC): approx. 2.2 W
• Protection Class: IP20 (with connected conductors)
• Ambient Operating Temperature: –5 °C to +40 °C
• Net Weight: approx. 26 g

Compliance & Certifications

• Meets Siemens SENTRON industrial fuse quality standards
• Conforms to IEC 60269-3 and DIN VDE 0636 standards for fuse links
• Manufactured under RoHS and REACH compliance regimes

Applications

Used for general-purpose circuit protection in industrial switchgear, control panels, motor control centres and distribution boards. Suitable for protecting feeders, branch circuits and equipment loads up to 6 A in 500 V systems, where compact fuse link solutions are required.