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The MCCB form factor means it occupies the same panel footprint and uses the same mounting accessories as the 3VA1 breaker family, so it drops into existing cutouts and bus-bar arrangements without rework. Rated continuous current Iu of 160 A governs conductor sizing and upstream protective device selection. That is a generous auxiliary count — most switch disconnectors ship with one or two. The HQ designation means the switches are rated for higher electrical endurance than standard auxiliary blocks, making this unit suitable for applications with frequent status polling or where the auxiliary circuit itself sees switching duty. Power loss is rated at a maximum of 38 W at rated current — a figure to factor into enclosure thermal calculations, particularly in sealed or high-ambient panels.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1116-1AA36-0AE0 SENTRON Switch Disconnector, 160","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1116-1AA36-0AE0 switch disconnector, 160 A rated continuous current, 3-pole, 4 HQ auxiliary switches, front terminal connection. Active production. Quoted to ord","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":"4 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":"4","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=498721&mlfb=3VA1116-1AA36-0AE0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1116-1AA36-0AE0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the closest functional alternative to 3VA1116-1AA36-0AE0?","answer":"The closest peer is the 3VA1110-5EF36-0AD0, which is a 100 A molded-case circuit breaker with line protection and a TM240 thermal-magnetic trip unit. The key difference: the 3VA1116-1AA36-0AE0 is a pure switch disconnector with no overcurrent protection, while the 3VA1110-5EF36-0AD0 is a full circuit breaker. They share the same 3VA1 frame dimensions (70 x 76.2 x 130 mm) and front terminal arrangement, so the 3VA1116-1AA36-0AE0 can physically replace the breaker in a panel if overcurrent protection is provided elsewhere — but the function is fundamentally different."},{"question":"Will 3VA1116-1AA36-0AE0 drop into a panel specified for 3VA1110-5EF36-0AD0?","answer":"Yes, the physical footprint is identical — both use the 3VA1 frame at 70 mm depth, 76.2 mm width, and 130 mm height, with front terminal connections. The switch disconnector mounts in the same cutout and bus-bar centers as the breaker. No rewiring of the main circuit is needed, but the auxiliary wiring may differ: the 3VA1116-1AA36-0AE0 carries 4 HQ auxiliary switches versus the breaker's 3 auxiliary switches HQ."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1116-1AA36-0AE0","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/3VA1116-1AA36-0AE0 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}}