{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA1196-4EF36-0AC0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA1196-4EF36-0AC0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-4EF36-0AC0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-4EF36-0AC0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-4EF36-0AC0, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker, 16 A rated continuous current, TM240 thermal-magnetic release, breaking capacity 121 kA at 240 V AC.","salesMarkdown":"## Breaking capacity across voltages The 3VA1196-4EF36-0AC0: This MCCB delivers 121 kA at 240 V AC, 75.6 kA at 415 V, 52.5 kA at 440 V, and 11.9 kA at 690 V. That spread covers most low-voltage distribution panels in North America (240/480 V) and Europe (400/690 V). ## Thermal derating — what the numbers mean The 16 A rating holds up to 50 °C ambient. Above that it steps down: 15.36 A at 55 °C, 15.04 A at 60 °C, 14.72 A at 65 °C, 14.4 A at 70 °C. The TM240 release is fixed, not adjustable, so the derating is your only margin. ## Panel fit and footprint The 3VA1196-4EF36-0AC0 measures 76.2 mm wide, 130 mm tall, and 70 mm deep. The 76.2 mm width (roughly 3 inches) is standard for a 3-pole MCCB in this class; it fits alongside other SENTRON 3VA devices in a common distribution block without odd spacing. ## Auxiliary contacts and protection class","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1196-4EF36-0AC0 SENTRON MCCB, 16 A, 3-Pole, 121 k","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA1196-4EF36-0AC0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker, 16 A rated, 3-pole, TM240 release, breaking capacity 121 kA at 240 V. Active production. Available to order.","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":"No","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":"No","Communication Function":"No","Phase failure detection":"No","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","Auxiliary contact version":"2 auxiliary switches 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":"without auxiliaryrelease","Ground fault monitoring version":"Without","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":"2","Protective function of the overcurrent release":"LI","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AA12","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":"box terminal","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":null,"sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=33702&mlfb=3VA1196-4EF36-0AC0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-4EF36-0AC0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA1196-4EF36-0AC0?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of 3VA1196-4EF36-0AC0 at 415 V?","answer":"It is rated 75.6 kA at 415 V AC."},{"question":"Does 3VA1196-4EF36-0AC0 include auxiliary contacts?","answer":"Yes, it ships with 2 auxiliary switches (HQ version) for status signaling."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-4EF36-0AC0","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/3VA1196-4EF36-0AC0 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}}