{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA1116-3EF36-0AA0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA1116-3EF36-0AA0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1116-3EF36-0AA0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1116-3EF36-0AA0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1116-3EF36-0AA0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 160 A at 40 °C, TM240 thermal-magnetic release, line protection, 70 mm depth, IP40 front.","salesMarkdown":"It carries a continuous current of 160 A at 40 °C, with the same rating holding steady through 50 °C — then it derates slightly to 158 A at 55 °C, 155 A at 60 °C, 153 A at 65 °C, and 150 A at 70 °C. The interrupting capacity is what decides whether this breaker survives a fault without welding its contacts shut. At 240 V it clears 75.6 kA; at 415 V it handles 52.5 kA; at 440 V it drops to 32 kA; and at 500 V and 690 V it holds at 11.9 kA. For a 480 V delta or 400 V wye distribution board, that 52.5 kA at 415 V gives you real selectivity margin against a big transformer feeding a fault. That keeps the part simple and reliable for standard feeder protection where you don't need to dial in the trip curve. It's a workhorse breaker, not a smart one. The 3VA1116-3EF36-0AA0 measures 70 mm deep, 76.2 mm wide, and 130 mm tall — about 2.76 by 3 by 5.12 inches. That width is a standard 3-inch footprint for a 3-pole MCCB, so it drops into most DIN-rail or panel-mount bases without re-drilling. Keep it behind a sealed enclosure door if there's moisture or dust around. The closest functional sibling is the 3VA1110-5ED32-0AA0 — a 3-pole, 100 A frame with a different release. The 3VA1116-3EF36-0AA0 carries a higher continuous rating (160 A vs 100 A) and a TM240 release versus the 3VA1110's ETU electronic trip. If your load is under 100 A and you want adjustable trip settings, the 3VA1110 is a better fit. But for fixed 160 A feeder protection, this 3VA1116 is the right choice — same footprint, same interrupting ratings, just a simpler release and higher ampacity.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1116-3EF36-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 3-Pole, TM24","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1116-3EF36-0AA0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A at 40 °C, 3-pole, TM240 release, 70 mm depth. Current production. Quoted to order. 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For a 480 V system, the 32 kA at 440 V is the closest published figure — expect similar or slightly lower performance at 480 V."},{"question":"Where can I buy the 3VA1116-3EF36-0AA0 and how is it quoted?","answer":"We source this part through independent distribution channels. Submit an RFQ for current pricing and availability — no stock or lead-time figures are published here, but the supply chain is active and we quote firm against your order."},{"question":"Will the 3VA1116-3EF36-0AA0 fit in a panel designed for the 3VA1110-5ED32-0AA0?","answer":"Yes — both breakers share the same 70 mm depth, 76.2 mm width, and 130 mm height, so the footprint is identical. No rewiring or re-drilling needed for the panel cutout."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does this MCCB carry?","answer":"The SENTRON 3VA series is designed to meet IEC 60947-2 and UL 489 standards. Specific certifications (UL, CSA, CE) should be verified against the nameplate on the unit, but the brand's standard compliance documentation is available on request."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1116-3EF36-0AA0","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/3VA1116-3EF36-0AA0 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}}