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The magnetic trip is fixed inside the TM240 release — no field-adjustable magnetic setting. For applications needing adjustable short-circuit pickup, a different release variant (e.g., an electronic ETU) would be the correct choice. This part is a straight thermal-magnetic, line-protection MCCB. That gives remote status of the breaker position (ON/OFF) and a separate alarm contact that closes only when the breaker trips on fault — useful for PLC inputs, annunciator panels, or safety circuits that need a dedicated trip signal. An undervoltage release (UVR) is fitted as standard. The specific auxiliary trip module order code for this build is 3VA9608-0BB11, which is the UVR module itself. Footprint: width 76.2 mm, height 130 mm, depth 70 mm. Depth of 70 mm leaves room behind the door for wiring space; the front face carries a trip indicator (red flag visible when tripped) and an IP40 protection rating on the front, meaning tools or fingers cannot reach live parts from the front, but the sides and rear are not sealed against dust ingress. The breaker is designed for fixed mounting (not plug-in) and accepts copper or aluminum cable lugs. The TM240 release is non-interchangeable in the field — if you need a different rating, you replace the whole MCCB, not just the trip unit.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1196-4EF32-0BH0 SENTRON MCCB, 16 A, 121 kA at 240","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-4EF32-0BH0 molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 16 A rated current, 121 kA breaking capacity at 240 V AC. Active production, available 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":"121 kA","at 415 V":"75.6 kA","at 440 V":"52.5 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":"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":"Yes","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":"Undervoltage release (UVR)","Ground fault monitoring version":"Without","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Trip":"3VA9608-0BB11","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":"S","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=46667&mlfb=3VA1196-4EF32-0BH0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-4EF32-0BH0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How do I get current pricing and availability for 3VA1196-4EF32-0BH0?","answer":"Submit an RFQ through the storefront. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time; the part is sourced through independent distribution and quoted to order."},{"question":"What is the closest functional second-source to 3VA1196-4EF32-0BH0?","answer":"The closest sibling within the SENTRON 3VA family is 3VA1110-5EE32-0DC0, which is also a 3-pole MCCB but with a higher rated current and different breaking capacity ratings. The physical footprint (width 76.2 mm) is the same, so it drops into the same panel cutout, but the release setting and interrupting ratings differ — verify coordination before substituting."},{"question":"What is the depth of 3VA1196-4EF32-0BH0?","answer":"The depth is 70 mm. This includes the body and the front-mounted trip indicator; wiring space behind the panel door should accommodate at least this depth plus cable bending radius."},{"question":"Will 3VA1196-4EF32-0BH0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA1110-5EE32-0DC0 without rewiring?","answer":"Yes, the physical footprint is identical: same width (76.2 mm), same mounting pattern. The terminal locations and lug sizes are the same across the 3VA frame. No rewiring of the bus or cable lugs is needed for the swap, but the release rating and breaking capacity differ — the 3VA1196 is a 16 A TM240 release, while the 3VA1110 is a higher-current variant. Verify the load current and fault level before substitution."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for 3VA1196-4EF32-0BH0?","answer":"Siemens provides RoHS, REACH, UL, and IEC declarations for the SENTRON 3VA series. The specific declaration for this order code is available from the manufacturer upon request."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-4EF32-0BH0","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/3VA1196-4EF32-0BH0 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}}