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The 160 A rating means it handles full-load current on a feeder or a large motor branch circuit, but the downstream protection devices handle the faults. Rated for AC operation up to 690 V and DC up to 500 V, it fits into 400 V and 690 V distribution panels common in European and IEC-spec installations. The 2 kA short-time withstand rating at 1 s and 0.5 s tells you the switch can survive a fault current of that magnitude while the upstream breaker clears — it is not a breaking device, but it must hold closed through the fault event. The 3VA1116-1AA32-0AC0 shares the same 70 mm depth, 76.2 mm width, and 130 mm height as the 3VA1 frame breakers. That means it drops into the same panel cutout and busbar system as the SENTRON MCCBs — no re-drilling or adapter plates if you are swapping a breaker for a disconnect in an existing layout. Main circuit connection is via busbar on front terminals, so the bus stack runs across the front face, not the rear. No special sealing for washdown; keep it inside the enclosure.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1116-1AA32-0AC0 SENTRON Switch Disconnector, 160","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1116-1AA32-0AC0 switch disconnector, 160 A rated continuous current, 3-pole, IP40 front. Current lifecycle stage. Quoted to order against RFQ.","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","title":"3VA1116-1AA32-0AC0","Height":"130 mm","description":"switch disconnector 3VA1 IEC frame 160 3-pole SD100, In=160A without overload protection w/o short-circuit protection nut keeper kit 2 auxiliary switches HQ","Limited To 1 S":"2 kA","Trip indicator":"No","Number of poles":"3","Product version":"in MCCB design","Voltage trigger":"No","lifecycle_stage":"current","Limited To 0.5 S":"2 kA","Product brand name":"SENTRON","Product designation":"Switch disconnector","Latching - endurance":"15 000","Undervoltage Release":"No","Communication Function":"No","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","Power loss [W] / maximum":"38 W","Auxiliary contact version":"2 auxiliary switches HQ","During Operation / Maximum":"70 °C","During Operation / Minimum":"-25 °C","Rated continuous current Iu":"160 A","Rated insulation voltage Ui":"800 V","Design of the auxiliary release":"Without auxiliary release","Protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","Reference code / acc. to DIN EN 81346-2":"Q","Max. rated operational voltage Ue with DC":"500 V","Undervoltage Release With Leading Contact":"No","Product extension / optional / motor drive":"Yes","Number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"2","Max. rated operational voltage Ue with AC 50/60Hz":"690 V","Type of electrical connection / for main current circuit":"busbar connection","Arrangement of electrical connectors / for main current circuit":"Front terminal"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/bf8a63ba54c32eef617735910647c35d.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=467949&mlfb=3VA1116-1AA32-0AC0"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the difference between 3VA1116-1AA32-0AC0 and a molded case circuit breaker like 3VA1110-5ED36-0AC0?","answer":"The 3VA1116-1AA32-0AC0 is a switch disconnector with no overload or short-circuit protection — it isolates the circuit under load but does not trip on fault. The 3VA1110-5ED36-0AC0 is a full MCCB with a TM210 thermal-magnetic trip unit providing LI protection. Both share the same 3-pole frame, dimensions, and busbar connection pattern, so they are mechanically interchangeable in the panel. The choice depends on whether you need protection or just isolation."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA1116-1AA32-0AC0?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution channels. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm price and lead time."},{"question":"What is the rated continuous current of 3VA1116-1AA32-0AC0?","answer":"The rated continuous current Iu is 160 A. This is the maximum current the switch can carry continuously without exceeding temperature limits."},{"question":"Does 3VA1116-1AA32-0AC0 provide short-circuit protection?","answer":"No. It is a switch disconnector with no overload or short-circuit protection. It can withstand 2 kA for 1 s while an upstream device clears the fault, but it does not interrupt faults itself."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1116-1AA32-0AC0","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/3VA1116-1AA32-0AC0 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}}