{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA1116-3EF36-0JA0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA1116-3EF36-0JA0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1116-3EF36-0JA0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1116-3EF36-0JA0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1116-3EF36-0JA0, molded case circuit breaker, line protection, 3-pole, 160 A rated continuous current, TM240 overcurrent release, 75.6 kA breaking capacity at 240 V, shunt trip design.","salesMarkdown":"## 160 A MCCB with TM240 release — line protection for distribution panels The Siemens SENTRON 3VA1116-3EF36-0JA0 is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker rated for 160 A continuous current (Iu) at 40 °C, with the TM240 thermal-magnetic overcurrent release. The TM240 designation means the thermal trip element is calibrated for a 240 A frame, but the breaker's continuous rating is set at 160 A — so the trip curve starts its thermal bend above 160 A, not 240 A. This is a line protection version, meaning it's intended for feeder and main distribution duty, not motor branch-circuit protection where a separate overload relay would be required. Breaking capacity is specified at four voltage levels: 75.6 kA at 240 V, 52.5 kA at 415 V, 32 kA at 440 V, and 10.5 kA at 690 V. For a 160 A frame, the 52.5 kA at 415 V is the figure that governs most 400 V-class industrial distribution panels — it tells you the breaker can safely interrupt a fault up to that current without welding contacts or venting arc gas into the enclosure. The 690 V rating (10.5 kA) covers the less common 690 V line-to-line systems found in mining or marine installations. At 55 °C it derates to 153.6 A, at 60 °C to 150.4 A, at 65 °C to 147.2 A, and at 70 °C to 144 A (–). The 76.2 mm width (3 inches) is the standard 3-pole MCCB footprint for this current class — it fits the same panel cutout as other 160 A 3-pole SENTRON breakers.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1116-3EF36-0JA0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 3-Pole, TM24","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1116-3EF36-0JA0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A rated continuous current, 3-pole, TM240 release, 75.6 kA at 240 V. Current production. Sourced to order.","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","at 240 V":"75.6 kA","at 415 V":"52.5 kA","at 440 V":"32 kA","at 690 V":"10.5 kA","at 40 °C":"160 A","at 45 °C":"160 A","at 50 °C":"160 A","at 55 °C":"153.6 A","at 60 °C":"150.4 A","at 65 °C":"147.2 A","at 70 °C":"144 A","Trip indicator":"No","Number of poles":"3","Product version":"Line protection","Voltage trigger":"Yes","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product brand name":"SENTRON","Product designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Latching - endurance":"15 000","Undervoltage Release":"No","Communication Function":"No","Phase failure detection":"No","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","Auxiliary contact version":"Without","During Operation / Maximum":"70 °C","During Operation / Minimum":"-25 °C","Other Measurement Function":"No","Rated continuous current Iu":"160 A","Rated insulation voltage Ui":"800 V","Design of the auxiliary release":"Shunt trip (STL)","Ground fault monitoring version":"Without","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Trip":"3VA9688-0BL32","Design of the overcurrent release":"TM240","Design of short-circuit protection":"For switching power values in DC networks, see the 3VA molded case circuit breaker device manual; link to be found under Service & Support in the last chapter","Protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","Reference code / acc. to DIN EN 81346-2":"Q","Adjustable response value time / tr max.":"1","Adjustable response value time / tr min.":"1","Max. rated operational voltage Ue with DC":"500 V","Undervoltage Release With Leading Contact":"No","Product extension / optional / motor drive":"Yes","Adjustable response value current / Ir max.":"160 A","Adjustable response value current / li max.":"1 600 A","Adjustable response value current / li min.":"800 A","Adjustable response value current / lr min.":"112 A","Neutral conductors / upgradeable/retrofittable":"No","Number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"0","Protective function of the overcurrent release":"LI","Switching capacity class of the circuit breaker":"N","Max. rated operational current of the frame size":"160 A","Max. rated operational voltage Ue with AC 50/60Hz":"690 V","Type of electrical connection / for main current circuit":"box terminal","Arrangement of electrical connectors / for main current circuit":"Front terminal","Type of connectable conductor cross-section, round conductor terminal, stranded":"1 x (1.5 - 70 mm²)"}},"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=427611&mlfb=3VA1116-3EF36-0JA0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1116-3EF36-0JA0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How do I get current pricing and availability for 3VA1116-3EF36-0JA0?","answer":"Submit an RFQ through this listing. The part is sourced to order through independent distribution channels; availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of 3VA1116-3EF36-0JA0 at 415 V?","answer":"52.5 kA at 415 V. This is the rating that governs most 400 V-class industrial distribution panels for this 160 A frame."},{"question":"What does the TM240 release designation mean on this breaker?","answer":"TM240 indicates the thermal-magnetic trip unit is built on a 240 A frame, but the breaker's continuous current rating (Iu) is set to 160 A. The thermal trip element starts its bend above 160 A, not 240 A — the frame rating is the maximum the trip unit can be adjusted to, not the actual rating of this variant."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1116-3EF36-0JA0","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/3VA1116-3EF36-0JA0 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}}