Siemens SENTRON Miniature Circuit Breaker 16A, 4-Pole, C Curve, 10kA – 5SL4416-7RCZ12

Product Description

The Siemens 5SL4416-7RCZ12 is a SENTRON Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) designed to provide reliable overload and short-circuit protection in electrical distribution systems. It features a 16 A rated current, 4-pole configuration, C tripping characteristic, and 10 kA breaking capacity, making it suitable for industrial, commercial, and building electrical distribution applications. Siemens' datasheet confirms the 5SL4416-7 as a 4-pole, C-curve, 16 A MCB with a 10 kA breaking capacity.

The MCB is designed for 400 V AC supply, supports 50/60 Hz operation, and has a maximum multi-phase AC operating voltage of 440 V. It also features energy limitation Class 3 and a typical mechanical service life of 10,000 operating cycles.

Key Features

• Brand: Siemens
• Series: SENTRON 5SL
• Type: Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB)
• Model: 5SL4416-7RCZ12
• Rated Current: 16 A
• Number of Poles: 4-Pole (4P)
• Tripping Characteristic: C Curve
• Breaking Capacity: 10 kA
• Rated Supply Voltage: 400 V AC
• Maximum Multi-Phase Operating Voltage: 440 V AC
• Frequency: 50/60 Hz
• Energy Limiting Class: Class 3
• Protection: Overload and short-circuit protection
• Protection Class: IP20 with connected conductors
• Typical Mechanical Life: 10,000 operating cycles

Applications

• Industrial distribution panels
• Commercial electrical installations
• Control panels
• Three-phase power distribution
• Machinery and OEM panels
• Building distribution boards
• Industrial automation systems
• General circuit protection

Benefits

• Reliable overload and short-circuit protection
• High 10 kA breaking capacity
• Compact 4-pole configuration
• C-curve characteristic for circuits with moderate inrush currents
• Suitable for industrial and commercial distribution systems
• Reliable Siemens SENTRON performance
• Long mechanical service life

FAQs

Q1. What is Siemens 5SL4416-7RCZ12?

The 5SL4416-7RCZ12 is a Siemens SENTRON Miniature Circuit Breaker rated at 16 A, with 4 poles, C-curve tripping, and 10 kA breaking capacity.

Q2. What is the rated current?

The MCB has a rated operational current of 16 A at 30°C. Siemens also specifies derated operational currents of 15.15 A at 40°C and 13.79 A at 55°C.

Q3. What does C curve mean?

The C tripping characteristic is generally used for circuits with moderate starting or inrush currents, such as certain motors, transformers, lighting and industrial loads.

Q4. What is the breaking capacity?

The 5SL4416-7 has a 10 kA breaking capacity according to both EN 60898 and IEC 60947-2.

Q5. Where can this 4-pole 16A MCB be used?

It can be used in three-phase distribution boards, industrial control panels, commercial installations, machinery panels, and other AC circuit protection applications where a 4-pole, 16 A C-curve MCB is appropriate.