{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA1196-3EE42-0AA0-ZD00","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA1196-3EE42-0AA0-ZD00","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-3EE42-0AA0-ZD00","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-3EE42-0AA0-ZD00","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens 3VA1 IEC frame 160, 4-pole circuit breaker, 16A, breaking capacity class N, Icu=25kA @ 415V, TM220, ATFM, N conductor unprotected.","salesMarkdown":"Rated In = 16 A with a TM220 thermal-magnetic trip unit. The overload protection (Ir) is adjustable from 11 A to 16 A, so you set the continuous current limit to match the downstream cable or load without swapping the breaker body. Short-circuit protection (Ii) is fixed at 20 x In — 320 A magnetic pickup — which means it rides out motor inrush and transformer energization but trips fast on a bolted fault. The ATFM designation indicates the trip unit is the standard thermal-magnetic type with fixed instantaneous and adjustable thermal — no electronic adjustments, no communication module. That keeps the part simple for a fixed-load line where you don't need remote trip signaling or curve shaping. ## Configuration specifics Four poles, with the neutral (N) conductor unprotected — meaning the fourth pole is a switched neutral that follows the phase poles but has no overcurrent protection. This is common in TN-S or TN-C-S systems where the neutral is bonded to ground upstream and only needs isolation, not protection. The breaker also includes a nut keeper kit, specified for a DC Power OEM in China, which locks the terminal nuts against vibration in a transport or mobile application.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1196-3EE42-0AA0-ZD00 3VA1 Circuit Breaker, 16A, 2","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA1196-3EE42-0AA0-ZD00 circuit breaker, IEC frame 160, 4-pole, 16A, 25kA @ 415V. Lifecycle status: current. Available to order via RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)"],"specifications":{"lifecycle_stage":"current"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/804a687c95b258117027c2389fe9c829.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=1667870&mlfb=3VA1196-3EE42-0AA0-ZD00","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-3EE42-0AA0-ZD00/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of this breaker?","answer":"Icu = 25 kA at 415 V, breaking capacity class N per IEC 60947-2."},{"question":"Where can I buy the 3VA1196-3EE42-0AA0-ZD00?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time through independent distribution channels."},{"question":"What does the TM220 trip unit mean?","answer":"TM220 is a thermal-magnetic trip unit with adjustable thermal overload (Ir = 11...16 A) and fixed instantaneous magnetic pickup at 20 x In (320 A). No electronic adjustments or communication."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-3EE42-0AA0-ZD00","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/3VA1196-3EE42-0AA0-ZD00 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}}