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Siemens Sentron Miniature circuit breaker, 2-pole, 400V, 10kA Part number 5SY4216-7

EAN / Barcode 4001869181660
Product Type Control Panel
Product Class Miniature circuit breaker (MCB)
ETIM Class Miniature circuit breaker (MCB)
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Product Description

Product Overview

The Siemens 5SY4 series Miniature Circuit Breaker (SKU: 5SY4216-7) is a 2-pole device with a rated current of 16 A and tripping characteristic C. It is designed for reliable protection of electrical circuits against overload and short-circuit faults, ensuring safety in industrial and building installations.

Key Features

  • 2-pole miniature circuit breaker (MCB)
  • Rated current: 16 A
  • Tripping characteristic: Type C
  • Rated operational voltage: 400 V AC
  • Breaking capacity: 10 kA according to IEC 60898
  • Compact 70 mm mounting depth for DIN rail installation
  • Finger-safe terminal design with IP20 protection (with connected conductors)

Technical Specifications

  • Product Type: Miniature Circuit Breaker
  • Series: SENTRON 5SY4
  • Article Number: 5SY4216-7
  • Number of Poles: 2
  • Rated Current: 16 A
  • Rated Voltage: 400 V AC
  • Tripping Characteristic: Type C
  • Breaking Capacity: 10 kA (IEC 60898) / 15 kA (IEC 60947-2)
  • Degree of Protection: IP20
  • Mounting: DIN rail, 35 mm
  • Dimensions (W × H × D): 35 × 90 × 70 mm
  • Weight (approx.): 220 g
  • Mechanical Durability: 10 000 operations

Compliance & Certifications

  • Conforms to IEC 60898 and IEC 60947-2 standards
  • CE-marked and RoHS compliant
  • Manufactured under Siemens SENTRON quality assurance

Applications

The 5SY4216-7 miniature circuit breaker is ideal for residential, commercial, and industrial electrical distribution systems. It provides dependable protection for control circuits, lighting, and power distribution networks against short-circuit and overload conditions.

Technical Specifications

Additional equipment possibleYes
Ambient temperature during operating-40 °C
Built-in depth70 mm
Connectable conductor cross section multi-wired35 mm²
Connectable conductor cross section solid-core0.75 mm²
Current limiting class3
Degree of protection (IP)IP20
Frequency50 Hz
Number of poles (total)2
Number of protected poles2
Over voltage category3
Pollution degree3
Power loss3.2 W
Rated current16 A
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp4 kV
Rated insulation voltage Ui440 V
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icn according to EN 60898 at 230 V10 kA
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icn according to EN 60898 at 400 V10 kA
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icu according to IEC 60947-2 at 230 V20 kA
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity Icu according to IEC 60947-2 at 400 V20 kA
Rated voltage400 V
Release characteristicC
Voltage typeAC
Width in number of modular spacings2
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