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The 210 designation indicates a fixed thermal rating with an adjustable magnetic trip range (typically 5–10x In for this family), letting you dial in the instantaneous pickup to coordinate with downstream devices. ## Breaking capacity across voltages — selectivity headroom This MCCB delivers 52.5 kA at 240 V AC, 32 kA at 415 V, 13.6 kA at 440 V, and 7.5 kA at both 500 V and 690 V. The steep drop above 415 V reflects the physics of arc extinction in air; at 690 V the 7.5 kA figure still covers most industrial motor-drive branch circuits. ## Panel integration — dimensions and mounting The breaker measures 101.6 mm wide, 130 mm high, and 70 mm deep — a 4-pole footprint that fits standard SENTRON 3VA panel cutouts and busbar systems. Front IP40 protects against tool entry in the enclosure; the rear and sides are protected by the panel itself.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1096-2ED42-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 4P, 16 A, TM210","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1096-2ED42-0AA0 molded case circuit breaker, 4-pole, 16 A rated at 40 °C, TM210 release, breaking capacity 52.5 kA at 240 V. Active production, sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"70 mm","Width":"101.6 mm","title":"3VA1096-2ED42-0AA0","Height":"130 mm","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]":"4 in","Height [In]":"5.12 in","description":"circuit breaker 3VA1 IEC frame 100 breaking capacity class B Icu=16kA @ 415V 4-pole, line protection TM210, FTFM, In=16A overload protection Ir=16A fixed short-circuit protection Ii=20 x In N conductor unprotected nut keeper kit","Number Of Poles":"4","Product version":"Line protection","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product Brand Name":"SENTRON","Product Designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","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","rated insulation voltage Ui":"800 V","Courant permanent assigné Iu":"16 A","Ground-Fault Monitoring Version":"Without","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","design of the N-conductor protection":"Without","reference code / acc. to IEC 81346-2":"Q","Max. rated operational voltage Ue with DC":"600 V","Product Extension / Optional / Motor Drive":"No","Adjustable response value current / li max.":"320 A","Adjustable response value current / li min.":"320 A","Neutral conductors / upgradeable/retrofittable":"No","Protection Function Of The Overcurrent Release":"LI","number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"0","Switching Capacity Class Of The Circuit Breaker":"B","Max. rated operational current of the frame size":"100 A","Mechanical Service Life (Switching 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","Type of connectable conductor cross-section, connection screw, width x thickness , max.":"17 x 6.5 mm","Type of connectable conductor cross-section, connection screw, width x thickness , min.":"12 x 1 mm"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/07bfde06ff7c7d93fb406ab34cee4041.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=776&mlfb=3VA1096-2ED42-0AA0"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How do I get current pricing and availability for 3VA1096-2ED42-0AA0?","answer":"Submit an RFQ through this listing. The part is sourced to order through independent distribution; availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of 3VA1096-2ED42-0AA0 at 415 V?","answer":"It is rated 32 kA at 415 V AC."},{"question":"What does the TM210 release designation mean?","answer":"TM210 indicates a thermal-magnetic release with a fixed 16 A thermal element and an adjustable magnetic short-circuit pickup range, typically 5–10 times In."},{"question":"Will 3VA1096-2ED42-0AA0 drop into a panel specified for 3VA1020-3ED36-0AA0?","answer":"Both are 4-pole SENTRON 3VA MCCBs with the same 101.6 mm width and 130 mm height, so the cutout and busbar fit is identical. The difference is in the release: this unit is a 16 A TM210, while the 3VA1020-3ED36-0AA0 carries a different rating and release — verify the thermal and magnetic settings match your coordination study before substituting."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1096-2ED42-0AA0","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/3VA1096-2ED42-0AA0 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","indexable":true}}