{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA1196-4EF36-0BH0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA1196-4EF36-0BH0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-4EF36-0BH0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-4EF36-0BH0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-4EF36-0BH0, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker, 16 A rated current, 121 kA breaking capacity at 240 V AC, line protection design, undervoltage release, 70 mm depth.","salesMarkdown":"The 121 kA breaking capacity at 240 V AC tells you it can interrupt very high fault currents without the arc re-striking; at 415 V AC that figure drops to 75.6 kA, and at 690 V AC it's still rated at 11.9 kA. That's a lot of headroom for most industrial panels, so selectivity with downstream breakers is achievable even on large-transformer secondaries. ## Auxiliary and undervoltage release configuration This variant ships with two auxiliary switches plus one trip-alarm switch (HQ type) and an undervoltage release (UVR) factory-installed. The auxiliary contacts let a PLC or SCADA system read the breaker's open/closed and tripped states without extra interposing relays. All fit within the standard 76.2 mm width, so no extra DIN-rail space is consumed. The 16 A rating holds from 40 °C up to 55 °C ambient, then derates to 15 A at 60 °C and stays there through 70 °C.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1196-4EF36-0BH0 SENTRON MCCB, 16 A, 3-Pole, 121 k","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-4EF36-0BH0 molded case circuit breaker, 16 A rated, 3-pole, 121 kA breaking capacity at 240 V AC. 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","Maximum":"0 A","Minimum":"0 A","at 240 V":"121 kA","at 415 V":"75.6 kA","at 440 V":"52.5 kA","at 500 V":"11.9 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":"16 A","at 60 °C":"15 A","at 65 °C":"15 A","at 70 °C":"15 A","Depth [In]":"2.76 in","Width [In]":"3 in","Height [In]":"5.12 in","Trip Indicator":"Yes","Number Of Poles":"3","Voltage Trigger":"No","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product Brand Name":"SENTRON","Product Designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Undervoltage Release":"Yes","Design Of The Product":"Line protection","Communication Function":"No","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","power loss [W] / maximum":"13.1 W","During Operation / Maximum":"70 °C","During Operation / Minimum":"-25 °C","Other Measurement Function":"No","Of The Supplied Basic Switch":"3VA11964EF360AA0","Design Of The Auxiliary Switch":"2 auxiliary switches + 1 trip alarm switch HQ","Design Of The Auxiliary Release":"undervoltage release (UVR)","Ground-Fault Monitoring Version":"Without","Insulation Voltage / Rated Value":"800 V","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","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Trip Unit":"3VA9608-0BB11","Product Function / Grounding Protection":"No","operating voltage / at AC / rated value":"690 V","operating voltage / at DC / rated value":"500 V","reference code / according to IEC 81346-2":"Q","Product Extension / Optional / Motor Drive":"Yes","Protection Function Of The Overcurrent Release":"LI","number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"3","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AB12","Switching Capacity Class Of The Circuit Breaker":"S","Mechanical Service Life (Operating Cycles) / Typical":"20 000","Type Of Electrical Connection / For Main Current Circuit":"box terminal on both sides","Arrangement Of Electrical Connectors / For Main Current Circuit":"Front terminal"}},"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=308516&mlfb=3VA1196-4EF36-0BH0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-4EF36-0BH0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of 3VA1196-4EF36-0BH0 at different voltages?","answer":"The breaking capacity is 121 kA at 240 V AC, 75.6 kA at 415 V AC, 52.5 kA at 440 V AC, and 11.9 kA at both 500 V AC and 690 V AC. These figures apply to the line-protection design variant."},{"question":"How do I get current pricing and availability for 3VA1196-4EF36-0BH0?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Submit a request for quote (RFQ) to confirm current pricing and availability — confirmed at quote time, not before."},{"question":"What is the closest functional second-source to 3VA1196-4EF36-0BH0?","answer":"The 3VA1110-5ED36-0AC0 is a similar SENTRON MCCB, but it's a different frame size and rating. The 3VA1196-4EF36-0BH0 carries a 16 A rating and 121 kA breaking capacity at 240 V; the 3VA1110-5ED36-0AC0 will have different current and interrupting ratings. They are not drop-in replacements without checking the specific trip curve and panel coordination. Best to compare the full spec sheets before substituting."},{"question":"Will 3VA1196-4EF36-0BH0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA1110-5ED36-0AC0 without rewiring?","answer":"Not without verification. While both are 3-pole SENTRON MCCBs, the frame sizes and mounting hole patterns may differ. The 3VA1196-4EF36-0BH0 has a 76.2 mm width and 70 mm depth; check the panel cutout dimensions against the original 3VA1110-5ED36-0AC0 footprint. Rewiring may be required if the lug positions or terminal spacing differ."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does this brand provide for 3VA1196-4EF36-0BH0?","answer":"Siemens SENTRON MCCBs typically carry UL, CSA, and IEC certifications. For this specific variant, the rated insulation voltage is 800 V, and the product design is for line protection. Documentation such as RoHS and REACH declarations, UL recognition, and IEC test reports are available from Siemens upon request or through the product documentation portal."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-4EF36-0BH0","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/3VA1196-4EF36-0BH0 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}}