{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA1196-3EF32-0AB0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA1196-3EF32-0AB0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-3EF32-0AB0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-3EF32-0AB0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-3EF32-0AB0, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker, 16 A rated continuous current, TM240 thermal-magnetic release, 75.6 kA breaking capacity at 240 V.","salesMarkdown":"It's built for line protection — meaning it guards feeder or branch circuits against overload and short-circuit, not motor or generator duty. The 75.6 kA interrupting rating at 240 VAC is the headline number; at 415 V it still holds 52.5 kA, and at 690 V it's 10.5 kA. That's enough SCCR headroom for most industrial panel secondary feeds without cascading upstream breakers. ## Thermal derating — the real continuous current At 55 °C it drops to 15.36 A, at 60 °C to 15.04 A, at 65 °C to 14.72 A, and at 70 °C to 14.4 A. The TM240 release is fixed, not adjustable, so there's no dial to recover headroom. ## Panel fit — footprint and aux contacts The 3VA1196-3EF32-0AB0 measures 76.2 mm wide, 130 mm tall, and 70 mm deep. It ships with 2 auxiliary switches (HP type) built in, which saves an add-on module slot.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1196-3EF32-0AB0 SENTRON MCCB, 16 A, 75.6 kA at 24","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-3EF32-0AB0 molded case circuit breaker, 16 A, 3-pole, TM240 release. 75.6 kA at 240 V. Active production. 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","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":"16 A","at 45 °C":"16 A","at 50 °C":"16 A","at 55 °C":"15.36 A","at 60 °C":"15.04 A","at 65 °C":"14.72 A","at 70 °C":"14.4 A","Trip indicator":"No","Number of poles":"3","Product version":"Line protection","Voltage trigger":"No","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":"2 auxiliary switches HP","During Operation / Maximum":"70 °C","During Operation / Minimum":"-25 °C","Other Measurement Function":"No","Rated continuous current Iu":"16 A","Rated insulation voltage Ui":"800 V","Design of the auxiliary release":"without auxiliaryrelease","Ground fault monitoring version":"Without","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.":"16 A","Adjustable response value current / li max.":"320 A","Adjustable response value current / li min.":"160 A","Adjustable response value current / lr min.":"11 A","Neutral conductors / upgradeable/retrofittable":"No","Number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"2","Protective function of the overcurrent release":"LI","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AA11","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":"lug terminal","Arrangement of electrical connectors / for main current circuit":"Front terminal","Type of connectable conductor cross-section, connection screw, width x thickness , max.":"17 x 6.5","Type of connectable conductor cross-section, connection screw, width x thickness , min.":"12 x 0"}},"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=265733&mlfb=3VA1196-3EF32-0AB0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-3EF32-0AB0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How do I get current pricing and availability for 3VA1196-3EF32-0AB0?","answer":"Submit an RFQ through this listing. We source the part through independent distribution and confirm both price and availability at quote time — no automated stock figure here, just a real commercial confirmation."},{"question":"What is the closest functional second-source to 3VA1196-3EF32-0AB0?","answer":"The 3VA1010-2ED42-0AE0 is a sibling in the same SENTRON 3VA family, but it carries a different current rating and release type. The 3VA1196-3EF32-0AB0 is a 16 A TM240; the 3VA1010-2ED42-0AE0 is a different amp rating with an electronic release. They share the same 3-pole frame and DIN-rail footprint, but the trip curves and adjustment ranges differ — verify the release matches your coordination study before swapping."},{"question":"What is the width and depth of 3VA1196-3EF32-0AB0?","answer":"Width is 76.2 mm, depth is 70 mm, height is 130 mm. That's the standard 3VA 3-pole footprint — fits existing SENTRON panel cutouts and DIN-rail spacing without modification."},{"question":"Will 3VA1196-3EF32-0AB0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA1010-2ED42-0AE0 without rewiring?","answer":"Mechanically yes — same 3-pole frame, same 76.2 mm width, same DIN-rail mount. Electrically no — the 3VA1196-3EF32-0AB0 is a 16 A fixed TM240 thermal-magnetic release, while the 3VA1010-2ED42-0AE0 has a different rating and release. The bus bars and lug positions are identical, but the protection settings are not. If the original coordination study was built around the 3VA1010's curve, you need to re-verify selectivity before substituting."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-3EF32-0AB0","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/3VA1196-3EF32-0AB0 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}}