{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA1196-4EF32-0BC0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA1196-4EF32-0BC0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-4EF32-0BC0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-4EF32-0BC0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-4EF32-0BC0, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker, 16 A rated at 40 °C, 121 kA breaking capacity at 240 VAC, with undervoltage release.","salesMarkdown":"## Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-4EF32-0BC0 — 16 A MCCB with 121 kA Interrupting Capacity The Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-4EF32-0BC0 is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) rated for line protection, carrying 16 A continuously at 40 °C ambient and delivering a 121 kA breaking capacity at 240 VAC — enough to handle high-fault utility feeds or transformer secondaries without cascading upstream. An integrated undervoltage release lets you trip the breaker on loss of control power, common in emergency-stop or safety circuits. This MCCB's interrupting rating drops from 121 kA at 240 V to 75.6 kA at 415 V, then 52.5 kA at 440 V, and 11.9 kA at both 500 V and 690 V (–). That steep derating above 480 V means the part is best matched to 240 V or 400 V distribution where fault currents are high. The 16 A rating holds flat from 40 °C through 55 °C (–), then derates to 15 A at 60 °C and above (–) — no surprise for a 3VA frame, but worth noting if the breaker sits near heat sources in a crowded panel. The 3VA1196-4EF32-0BC0 measures 130 mm high, 76.2 mm wide, and 70 mm deep (–). Three-pole construction with no communication module keeps the width tight for multi-breaker rows.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1196-4EF32-0BC0 SENTRON MCCB, 16 A, 121 kA at 240","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-4EF32-0BC0 molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 16 A rated, 121 kA breaking capacity at 240 VAC. Current lifecycle stage. 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Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — no stock count or price is published here."},{"question":"Will 3VA1196-4EF32-0BC0 drop into a panel specified for 3VA1110-5ED36-0AC0?","answer":"Both are 3-pole SENTRON 3VA frame MCCBs, so the mounting footprint and bus-bar spacing are shared. The 3VA1196-4EF32-0BC0 carries a higher 121 kA interrupting rating at 240 V versus the 3VA1110 series, and includes an undervoltage release — verify the auxiliary contact count matches your control wiring before swapping."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for this MCCB?","answer":"The SENTRON 3VA series carries IEC 60947-2 certification as standard. Specific UL/CSA listings, RoHS, and REACH declarations are available through Siemens' documentation portal — the part's 800 V rated insulation voltage supports IEC-based installations up to that level."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-4EF32-0BC0","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/3VA1196-4EF32-0BC0 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}}