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The TM220 overcurrent release combines a thermal (bimetal) element for overload protection and a magnetic (short-circuit) element for instantaneous fault clearing. ## Panel fit and thermal derating At 70 mm deep, 76.2 mm wide, and 130 mm tall, this MCCB occupies a standard 3-pole molded-case footprint. The 76.2 mm width (3 inches) matches the typical DIN-rail or panel-mount cutout for 3-pole SENTRON breakers, so it drops into an existing 3VA lineup without re-drilling the gland plate. Maximum power dissipation is 10.6 W. That's low enough that adjacent breakers in a multi-pole group don't need additional ventilation in a standard steel enclosure, but it's worth accounting for in a sealed stainless washdown panel where heat buildup is a concern.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1196-4EE32-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 16 A, 320 A frame,","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-4EE32-0AA0 molded case circuit breaker, 16 A rated, 320 A frame, 121 kA at 240 V. Current production. Sourced 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":"76.2 mm","Height":"130 mm","Maximum":"320 A","Minimum":"320 A","at 240 V":"121 kA","at 415 V":"75.6 kA","at 440 V":"52.5 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]":"2.76 in","Width [In]":"3 in","Height [In]":"5.12 in","Trip Indicator":"No","Number Of Poles":"3","Voltage Trigger":"No","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product Brand Name":"SENTRON","Product Designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Undervoltage Release":"No","Design Of The Product":"Line protection","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","Ground-Fault Monitoring Version":"Without","Continuous Current / Rated Value":"16 A","Insulation Voltage / Rated Value":"800 V","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","Product Function / Grounding Protection":"No","operating voltage / at AC / rated value":"690 V","operating voltage / at DC / rated value":"500 V","reference code / according to IEC 81346-2":"Q","Continuous Current / Rated Value / Maximum":"160 A","Product Extension / Optional / Motor Drive":"Yes","Protection Function Of The Overcurrent Release":"LI","number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"0","Switching Capacity Class Of The Circuit Breaker":"S","Mechanical Service Life (Operating Cycles) / Typical":"20 000","Type Of Electrical Connection / For Main Current Circuit":"nut keeper kit on both ends","Arrangement Of Electrical Connectors / For Main Current Circuit":"Front terminal"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/128b69237f36a6270816a8a10a0462a4.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=321865&mlfb=3VA1196-4EE32-0AA0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-4EE32-0AA0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA1196-4EE32-0AA0 and how is it quoted?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm price and lead time."},{"question":"What is the interrupting capacity of 3VA1196-4EE32-0AA0 at 240 V?","answer":"The interrupting rating is 121 kA at 240 V AC, which is exceptionally high for a 16 A MCCB and indicates it is designed for high-fault-capacity installations such as transformer secondaries or large busway feeds."},{"question":"What is the rated continuous current of 3VA1196-4EE32-0AA0?","answer":"The rated continuous current is 16 A at 40 °C, holding that rating through 55 °C before derating to 15 A at 60 °C and above."},{"question":"What are the physical dimensions of 3VA1196-4EE32-0AA0?","answer":"The breaker measures 70 mm deep, 76.2 mm wide, and 130 mm tall — a standard 3-pole molded-case footprint that fits existing SENTRON panel cutouts."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-4EE32-0AA0","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/3VA1196-4EE32-0AA0 when reusing this data. 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