Siemens Miniature circuit breaker, C, 1-pole, 230/400V, 6kA, 6A Part number 5SL6106-7

Product Overview

The Siemens 5SL6106-7 is a SENTRON 5SL6-series miniature circuit breaker (MCB), 1-pole, designed for over-current and short-circuit protection in residential, commercial, and light-industrial installations. With a compact DIN-rail mountable design and a 6 A rating, it provides reliable circuit protection for lighting, socket-outlet circuits, control circuits or other low-current branch circuits.

Key Features

• 1-pole miniature circuit breaker (1P)
• Rated current: 6 A
• Tripping characteristic: Class C (suitable for general circuits and light-inductive loads)
• Compact, DIN-rail mountable design (SENTRON 5SL6 series)
• Short-circuit / breaking capacity: 6 kA
• Screw-terminal connections for conductors up to 35 mm²
• Consistent busbar mounting concept — easy integration into distribution boards
• Support for quick and tool-free removal and replacement from busbar-mounted assembly
• Suitable for use as branch-circuit protection in lighting, outlets, control circuits, etc.

Technical Specifications

• Article Number: 5SL6106-7
• Product Family: SENTRON 5SL6 miniature circuit breakers
• Number of Poles: 1 (1P)
• Rated Current (In): 6 A
• Rated Operational Voltage (Ue): 230 / 400 V AC
• Tripping Characteristic: Type C
• Breaking Capacity (Icn / Icu): 6 kA
• Connection Terminals: Screw terminals, conductor cross-section up to 35 mm²
• Mounting: DIN-rail (35 mm standard rail)
• Modular Width: 1 module (standard for 1-pole MCBs)
• Protection Class (with conductors connected): IP20
• Typical Application Voltage (Single-phase): 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Mechanical Service Life (typical): per 5SL6 series standards

Compliance & Certifications

• Conforms to international standards for miniature circuit breakers (appropriate for residential, commercial, and light-industrial installations)
• Part of the 5SL6 series with standardised mounting, terminal and busbar-mounting design
• Suitable for reliable branch-circuit protection in compliant distribution boards

Applications

The 5SL6106-7 is ideal for protecting small branch circuits such as lighting, socket-outlet circuits, control wiring, or other low-current circuits in residential buildings, commercial facilities, and light-industrial environments. Its compact size and DIN-rail compatibility make it well suited for modern distribution boards, retrofit installations, and modular panel wiring where dependable overcurrent and short-circuit protection is needed.