{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA1196-3GE46-0AA0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA1196-3GE46-0AA0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-3GE46-0AA0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-3GE46-0AA0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1 series, molded case circuit breaker (MCCB), 3VA1196-3GE46-0AA0, 4-pole, 16 A rated continuous current, 76 kA interrupting at 240 V AC, line protection version with TM220 release.","salesMarkdown":"## MCCB for line protection — 16 A, 4-pole, high interrupting capacity The TM220 thermal-magnetic release provides overload and short-circuit protection; the thermal element holds 16 A steady from 40 °C through 55 °C, then derates to 15 A at 60 °C and above. That flat thermal curve means the breaker does not force a de-rate in a warm panel until the ambient exceeds 55 °C, which simplifies sizing in a crowded enclosure. No communication module is fitted; this is a straight electromechanical MCCB with no integrated metering or fieldbus interface. The 101.6 mm width (4 inches) is the standard 4-pole MCCB footprint for this SENTRON frame size — it occupies four 25.4 mm module positions on a DIN rail or mounting plate. Depth of 70 mm (2.8 inches) leaves clearance for rear-mounted busbars or wiring ducts in a typical 200 mm deep enclosure. The N-conductor protection is rated at 100 %, meaning the neutral pole is fully rated and does not require de-rating in 4-pole configurations.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1196-3GE46-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 16 A, 4-Pole, 76 kA","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA1196-3GE46-0AA0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker, 16 A rated, 4-pole, 76 kA at 240 V. Current lifecycle stage. Available to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"70 mm","Width":"101.6 mm","Height":"130 mm","at 240 V":"76 kA","at 415 V":"53 kA","at 440 V":"32 kA","at 500 V":"11.9 kA","at 690 V":"11.9 kA","at 40 °C":"16 A","at 45 °C":"16 A","at 50 °C":"16 A","at 55 °C":"16 A","at 60 °C":"15 A","at 65 °C":"15 A","at 70 °C":"15 A","Depth [in]":"2.8 in","Width [in]":"4 in","Height [in]":"5.1 in","Number of poles":"4","Product version":"Line protection","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product brand name":"SENTRON","Product designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Communication Function":"No","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","Power loss [W] / maximum":"10.6 W","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","Ground fault monitoring version":"Without","Design of the overcurrent release":"TM220","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","Design of the N-conductor protection":"100%","Reference code / acc. to DIN EN 81346-2":"Q","Max. rated operational voltage Ue with DC":"600 V","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.":"320 A","Adjustable response value current / lr min.":"11 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","Mechanical service life (switching cycles) / typical":"20 000","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":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/e1d1a33062ca3b32a32062961ee37404.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=400002&mlfb=3VA1196-3GE46-0AA0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-3GE46-0AA0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA1196-3GE46-0AA0 and how do I get a price?","answer":"We source and quote this part to order against an RFQ. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time through our independent distribution channel."},{"question":"What is 3VA1196-3GE46-0AA0's interrupting capacity at 415 V?","answer":"The interrupting capacity is 53 kA at 415 V AC, which governs its fault-clearing capability in common 400 V industrial distribution panels."},{"question":"What is the rated continuous current of this MCCB?","answer":"The rated continuous current Iu is 16 A, maintained from 40 °C through 55 °C ambient, then derated to 15 A at 60 °C and above."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-3GE46-0AA0","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/3VA1196-3GE46-0AA0 when reusing this data. 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