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Breaking capacity is specified per voltage: 75.6 kA at 240 V AC, 52.5 kA at 415 V AC, 32 kA at 440 V AC, and 10.5 kA at 690 V AC. Those are the symmetrical RMS values the device can interrupt without damage — useful for verifying SCCR compliance in a panel that sees high available fault current at the lower distribution voltages. ## Panel fit and auxiliary contacts Footprint is 76.2 mm wide, 130 mm tall, 70 mm deep — standard 3-pole MCCB envelope for a 16 A frame. That gives you both a status mirror and a separate alarm contact that closes only on a trip event — no need to add a separate auxiliary block for basic remote indication.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1196-3EF32-0AH0 SENTRON MCCB, 16 A, 3-Pole, 75.6","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA1196-3EF32-0AH0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker, 16 A rated, 3-pole, TM240 release, breaking capacity 75.6 kA at 240 V. Active 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":"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":"Yes","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 + 1 trip alarm switch HQ","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":"3","Protective function of the overcurrent release":"LI","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AB12","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=254081&mlfb=3VA1196-3EF32-0AH0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-3EF32-0AH0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of 3VA1196-3EF32-0AH0 at 415 V?","answer":"At 415 V AC the symmetrical breaking capacity is 52.5 kA; at 240 V it is 75.6 kA, at 440 V it is 32 kA, and at 690 V it is 10.5 kA."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA1196-3EF32-0AH0?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution channels. 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