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Interrupting capacity is the headline here: 121 kA at 240 V AC, 75.6 kA at 415 V, 52.5 kA at 440 V, and 11.9 kA at both 500 V and 690 V — that covers high-fault scenarios common in industrial distribution downstream of large transformers. ## Overcurrent release and auxiliary release The '240' indicates the frame rating, not the continuous amp setting; the breaker itself is factory-set to 16 A via the release. Dimensions: 130 mm height, 76.2 mm width, 70 mm depth — standard SENTRON 3VA1 frame footprint. Width is a 3-pole unit at roughly 3 inches, so it fits a typical 3-inch-wide MCCB slot in a panelboard or switchboard.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1196-4EF32-0HA0 SENTRON MCCB, 16A, 3-Pole, 121kA","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-4EF32-0HA0 molded case circuit breaker, 16A rated, 3-pole, 121kA interrupting at 240V. Active production. 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