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The 160 A rating means it can carry that current continuously in a panel without exceeding thermal limits, and the 3-pole configuration handles three-phase circuits up to 690 V AC or 500 V DC. The 70 mm depth, 76.2 mm width, and 130 mm height match the standard 3VA1 frame footprint — it occupies the same DIN-rail or mounting-plate space as a 3-pole MCCB in that frame. The 2 kA limited short-time withstand (both 1 s and 0.5 s ratings) tells you this switch disconnector can hold closed under a fault current up to 2 kA for those durations — it's not a high-fault-rated device, so it needs upstream overcurrent protection that clears faults below that level. The 15 000 mechanical endurance cycles (latching) is typical for a switch disconnector in this class; it's rated for frequent switching in normal service. ## Deployment context The optional motor drive (listed as a product extension) allows remote operation, but this base unit ships without one. The absence of undervoltage release and communication function means it's a straightforward manual disconnect — no auxiliary electronics to fail.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1116-1AA36-0AF0 SENTRON Switch Disconnector, 160","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1116-1AA36-0AF0 switch disconnector, 160 A rated continuous current, 3-pole, IP40 front, current lifecycle. Sourced 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","Height":"130 mm","Limited To 1 S":"2 kA","Trip indicator":"Yes","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":"1 auxiliary switches + 1 trip alarm switch 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":"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=42685&mlfb=3VA1116-1AA36-0AF0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1116-1AA36-0AF0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the closest functional second-source to 3VA1116-1AA36-0AF0?","answer":"The 3VA1110-5ED36-0AC0 is a molded case circuit breaker in the same 3VA1 frame (same 70x76.2x130 mm footprint) but it includes overcurrent protection (TM210 release) and is rated 100 A at 40 °C — it is not a direct functional replacement because this part is a pure switch disconnector with no protection. If you need a disconnector without protection, the 3VA1116-1AA36-0AF0 is the correct choice; the 3VA1110-5ED36-0AC0 adds breaker functionality you may not want."},{"question":"Will 3VA1116-1AA36-0AF0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA1110-5ED36-0AC0?","answer":"Yes, the physical footprint is identical — both are 70 mm deep, 76.2 mm wide, and 130 mm tall in the 3VA1 frame. The front terminal arrangement is the same, so it will mount on the same DIN rail or panel and accept the same busbar or cable connections without rewiring the enclosure."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1116-1AA36-0AF0","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/3VA1116-1AA36-0AF0 when reusing this data. 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