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The shunt trip lets a remote signal (fire alarm, emergency-stop circuit, PLC output) trip the breaker without a manual action — common in machine-tool and process-line panels. The two auxiliary switches give status feedback (open/closed) back to the control system; one can signal the open state, the other the closed state, or both can be wired for independent monitoring. The basic switch supplied inside is order code 3VA10962ED320AA0 — that is the internal mechanism that carries the contacts and the trip unit. If you ever need to replace just the internal switch (for example after a fault event that damaged the mechanism but left the enclosure and accessories intact), that is the part number to reference. It is a straightforward line-protection breaker with a shunt trip — no Modbus, no remote metering. Keep that in mind if the BOM expects those features. ## Physical fit and panel space Dimensions are 130 mm height, 76.2 mm width, 70 mm depth — a standard 3-pole MCCB footprint for the SENTRON 3VA platform. The 76.2 mm width (3 in) is the pole pitch — three poles at roughly 25.4 mm each, standard for 16 A frame breakers.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1096-2ED32-0HC0 SENTRON MCCB, 3-Pole, 16 A, 52.5","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA1096-2ED32-0HC0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 16 A rated, interrupting capacity 52.5 kA at 240 V. Current production. Sourced to order. Request a quote.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"70 mm","Width":"76.2 mm","Height":"130 mm","Maximum":"0 A","Minimum":"0 A","at 240 V":"52.5 kA","at 415 V":"32 kA","at 440 V":"13.6 kA","at 500 V":"7.5 kA","at 690 V":"7.5 kA","at 40 °C":"16 A","at 45 °C":"16 A","at 50 °C":"16 A","at 55 °C":"16 A","at 60 °C":"15 A","at 65 °C":"15 A","at 70 °C":"15 A","Depth [In]":"2.76 in","Width [In]":"3 in","Height [In]":"5.12 in","Trip Indicator":"No","Number Of Poles":"3","Voltage Trigger":"Yes","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product Brand Name":"SENTRON","Product Designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Undervoltage Release":"No","Design Of The Product":"Line protection","Communication Function":"No","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","power loss [W] / maximum":"10.6 W","During Operation / Maximum":"70 °C","During Operation / Minimum":"-25 °C","Other Measurement Function":"No","Of The Supplied Basic Switch":"3VA10962ED320AA0","Design Of The Auxiliary Switch":"2 auxiliary switches HQ","Design Of The Auxiliary Release":"shunt trip (STL)","Ground-Fault Monitoring Version":"Without","Insulation Voltage / Rated Value":"800 V","Design Of The Overcurrent Release":"TM210","Design Of Short-Circuit Protection":"For switching power values in DC networks, see the 3VA molded case circuit breaker device manual; link to be found under Service & Support in the last chapter","protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Trip Unit":"3VA9688-0BL30","Product Function / Grounding Protection":"No","operating voltage / at AC / rated value":"690 V","operating voltage / at DC / rated value":"500 V","reference code / according to IEC 81346-2":"Q","Product Extension / Optional / Motor Drive":"No","Protection Function Of The Overcurrent Release":"LI","number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"2","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AA12","Switching Capacity Class Of The Circuit Breaker":"B","Mechanical Service Life (Operating Cycles) / Typical":"20 000","Type Of Electrical Connection / For Main Current Circuit":"nut keeper kit on both ends","Arrangement Of Electrical Connectors / For Main Current Circuit":"Front terminal"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=491394&mlfb=3VA1096-2ED32-0HC0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1096-2ED32-0HC0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How do I get current pricing and availability for 3VA1096-2ED32-0HC0?","answer":"Submit an RFQ through this listing. We source this part to order through independent distribution and confirm pricing and stock at the time of your request."},{"question":"What is the interrupting capacity of 3VA1096-2ED32-0HC0 at different voltages?","answer":"Interrupting capacity is 52.5 kA at 240 V, 32 kA at 415 V, 13.6 kA at 440 V, and 7.5 kA at both 500 V and 690 V. The 52.5 kA at 240 V is the highest rating and matches high-fault panels on the low-voltage side of a distribution transformer."},{"question":"Does 3VA1096-2ED32-0HC0 include a shunt trip?","answer":"Yes, it ships with a factory-installed shunt trip (STL) release and two auxiliary switches (HQ configuration). The shunt trip allows remote tripping from a fire alarm or PLC output."},{"question":"What is the rated current of 3VA1096-2ED32-0HC0 and how does it derate with temperature?","answer":"Rated current is 16 A from 40 °C to 55 °C ambient. It derates to 15 A at 60 °C and 65 °C, and holds 15 A at 70 °C. The thermal curve is flat across the typical panel operating range."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1096-2ED32-0HC0","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1096-2ED32-0HC0 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","indexable":true}}