{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA1196-4EF36-0AF0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA1196-4EF36-0AF0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-4EF36-0AF0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-4EF36-0AF0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-4EF36-0AF0, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker, 16 A rated continuous current Iu, TM240 thermal-magnetic trip unit, 121 kA interrupting at 240 V, 76.2 mm wide, 130 mm tall, 70 mm deep.","salesMarkdown":"## Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-4EF36-0AF0 — 16 A MCCB with TM240 trip and 121 kA SCCR Its thermal-magnetic trip unit (TM240) provides fixed thermal and magnetic protection without voltage-trigger or ground-fault monitoring — a straightforward overcurrent-only device suited for feeder and branch-circuit duty in distribution panels. The interrupting ratings are substantial: 121 kA at 240 V, 75.6 kA at 415 V, 52.5 kA at 440 V, and 11.9 kA at 690 V, giving the breaker headroom for high-fault installations without cascading upstream. Above that, derating is linear: 15.36 A at 55 °C, 15.04 A at 60 °C, 14.72 A at 65 °C, and 14.4 A at 70 °C. Physical footprint is 76.2 mm wide × 130 mm tall × 70 mm deep, which is the standard SENTRON 3VA three-pole form factor for DIN-rail or screw-fixed backplate installation. ## Auxiliary contacts and lifecycle","metaTitle":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-4EF36-0AF0 MCCB, 16 A, 121 kA at 240","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-4EF36-0AF0 molded case circuit breaker. 16 A rated, TM240 trip, 121 kA at 240 V. Active production, sourced 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":"No","Communication Function":"No","Phase failure detection":"No","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","Auxiliary contact version":"1 auxiliary switch + 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":"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":"3VA9988-0AB12","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":"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=130524&mlfb=3VA1196-4EF36-0AF0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-4EF36-0AF0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA1196-4EF36-0AF0 and get a price?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution channels. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm commercial offer."},{"question":"What are the interrupting ratings for 3VA1196-4EF36-0AF0 at different voltages?","answer":"The breaker delivers 121 kA at 240 V, 75.6 kA at 415 V, 52.5 kA at 440 V, and 11.9 kA at 690 V, providing selectivity headroom across common industrial voltage levels."},{"question":"Does 3VA1196-4EF36-0AF0 include auxiliary contacts?","answer":"Yes, it ships with one auxiliary switch and one trip alarm switch (HQ version) integrated, so remote status and alarm signaling are available without a separate module."},{"question":"What is the thermal derating for 3VA1196-4EF36-0AF0 above 50 °C?","answer":"The breaker is rated for 16 A continuously from 40 °C to 50 °C. Above 50 °C, it derates to 15.36 A at 55 °C, 15.04 A at 60 °C, 14.72 A at 65 °C, and 14.4 A at 70 °C."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-4EF36-0AF0","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/3VA1196-4EF36-0AF0 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}}