{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA1096-3ED42-0AA0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA1096-3ED42-0AA0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1096-3ED42-0AA0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1096-3ED42-0AA0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1096-3ED42-0AA0, Molded case circuit breaker, 4-pole, 16 A (40 °C), 75.6 kA at 240 V, TM210 release, line protection, IP40 front.","salesMarkdown":"The Siemens SENTRON 3VA1096-3ED42-0AA0 is a 4-pole molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) rated 16 A continuous at 40 °C, carrying a TM210 thermal-magnetic release for line-protection duty in distribution panels and sub-feeders. ## Breaking capacity across voltages — selectivity planning The interrupting rating drops as line voltage climbs: 75.6 kA at 240 V, 52.5 kA at 415 V, 32 kA at 440 V, and 7.5 kA at both 500 V and 690 V. That 7.5 kA floor at 690 V is the number to coordinate against when this breaker feeds a 690 V step-down transformer or a VFD input section — upstream protection must clear faults the MCCB cannot. ## Thermal derating and power loss Rated 16 A from 40 °C through 55 °C, then derates to 15 A at 60–70 °C. The 10.6 W maximum power loss matters for panel heat budgeting — in a sealed enclosure with multiple breakers, that figure goes into the thermal rise calculation. ## Panel fit — dimensions and mounting Width is 101.6 mm (4 in), depth 70 mm (2.76 in), height 130 mm (5.12 in).","metaTitle":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1096-3ED42-0AA0 MCCB, 16A, 4P, 75.6kA at","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1096-3ED42-0AA0 molded case circuit breaker, 16A rated, 4-pole, 75.6kA breaking at 240V. TM210 release, line protection. Current production. Quoted 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","Height":"130 mm","Maximum":"0 A","Minimum":"0 A","at 240 V":"75.6 kA","at 415 V":"52.5 kA","at 440 V":"32 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","Trip Indicator":"No","Number Of Poles":"4","Voltage Trigger":"No","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","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","design of the N-conductor protection":"without","Product Function / Grounding Protection":"No","operating voltage / at AC / rated value":"690 V","operating voltage / at DC / rated value":"600 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":"0","Switching Capacity Class Of The Circuit Breaker":"N","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":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/3575e7d34e23720a2e253d0b716db289.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=359910&mlfb=3VA1096-3ED42-0AA0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1096-3ED42-0AA0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA1096-3ED42-0AA0 and get a price?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Submit a request for current pricing and availability — confirmed at quote time, not a stock promise."},{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of this MCCB at different voltages?","answer":"75.6 kA at 240 V, 52.5 kA at 415 V, 32 kA at 440 V, and 7.5 kA at both 500 V and 690 V."},{"question":"What does the TM210 release designation mean?","answer":"TM210 means a thermal-magnetic release with fixed thermal and magnetic trip settings — no adjustability — sized for line protection (cable and busbar overload/short-circuit protection), not motor or generator protection."},{"question":"Will 3VA1096-3ED42-0AA0 drop into a panel specified for 3VA1020-3ED36-0AA0?","answer":"Both are 4-pole SENTRON 3VA MCCBs with the same width (101.6 mm), depth (70 mm), and height (130 mm) footprint, so they share the same mounting and bus-bar spacing. The difference is rating: the 3VA1096 is a 16 A TM210, while the 3VA1020 is a higher-current variant — verify the load-side ampacity before swapping."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1096-3ED42-0AA0","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/3VA1096-3ED42-0AA0 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}}