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The front terminal connection and IP40 front face suit panel-mount applications where you need a service disconnect or a load-break switch, not overcurrent coordination. Rated continuous current Iu of 160 A means this switch disconnector can carry 160 A continuously without exceeding temperature limits — sized for a 160 A feeder or a large motor branch circuit. The 3-pole design handles three-phase AC loads up to 690 V AC (50/60 Hz) or DC loads up to 500 V DC. The maximum power loss of 38 W at rated current is a thermal budget figure: in a densely packed panel, that heat must be ventilated or the ambient temperature kept below the 70 °C maximum operating limit. The mechanical endurance of 15 000 operating cycles (latching endurance) is typical for a switch disconnector in this frame size — adequate for infrequent switching, not for daily cycling like a contactor. ## Auxiliary contacts and integration The 3VA1116-1AA36-0AB0 ships with 2 auxiliary switches (HP type) and 2 CO contacts for auxiliary circuits. That means you get two changeover contacts for status feedback — e.g., signaling the disconnect position to a PLC or interlocking a downstream contactor. The auxiliary contacts are built in, so no separate add-on block is needed for basic status indication. The optional motor drive (product extension optional) allows remote operation if the panel design requires it. Dimensions are 130 mm height, 76.2 mm width, 70 mm depth — a compact 3-pole footprint for a 160 A device. The front terminal connection (clamp-type) accepts standard copper busbars or cable lugs.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1116-1AA36-0AB0 SENTRON Switch Disconnector, 160","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA1116-1AA36-0AB0 SENTRON switch disconnector, 160 A rated continuous current, 3-pole, IP40 front, 690 V AC / 500 V DC. Current lifecycle stage. Sourced to order against a","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","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 HP","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":"Terminal connection","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=80818&mlfb=3VA1116-1AA36-0AB0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1116-1AA36-0AB0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA1116-1AA36-0AB0 and get a price?","answer":"This part is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm price and lead time."},{"question":"What is the depth of 3VA1116-1AA36-0AB0?","answer":"The listed depth is 70 mm, with a width of 76.2 mm and height of 130 mm."},{"question":"Will 3VA1116-1AA36-0AB0 drop into a panel specified for 3VA1110-5ED36-0AC0 without rewiring?","answer":"Both parts share the same physical footprint (130 mm height, 76.2 mm width, 70 mm depth) and front terminal connection, so the mechanical fit and busbar alignment are identical. The 3VA1116-1AA36-0AB0 is a switch disconnector without overcurrent protection, while the 3VA1110-5ED36-0AC0 is a molded case circuit breaker with a TM210 release — the wiring to the main terminals is the same, but the protection function differs. If the panel design relies on the breaker's overcurrent protection, substituting a switch disconnector changes the protection scheme."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1116-1AA36-0AB0","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/3VA1116-1AA36-0AB0 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}}