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The 16 A rating holds flat from 40 °C to 50 °C ambient; above that 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. Plan your load at 14 A continuous to stay clear of the thermal curve. Interrupting capacity drops as system voltage climbs: 121 kA at 240 V, 75.6 kA at 415 V, 52.5 kA at 440 V, and 11.9 kA at 690 V. No trip indicator, no voltage trigger, no communication function, no phase failure detection, and no ground fault monitoring. It's a straightforward line-protection MCCB — not a multifunction power monitor. If you need remote trip indication or ground fault, you'd add an external module or specify a different variant. The 76.2 mm width is three 25.4 mm pole spaces — standard for a 3-pole MCCB on a DIN rail or panel-mount footprint. Depth of 70 mm means it clears most shallow enclosures, but check the gland plate clearance if you're back-paneling with a cover. The electrical life will be lower depending on the load current and switching frequency; for frequent switching applications, factor in a replacement interval well before that number.","metaTitle":"SENTRON 3VA1196-4EF36-0CC0 MCCB, 16 A, 3-pole, 121 kA at 240","metaDescription":"SENTRON 3VA1196-4EF36-0CC0 molded case circuit breaker, 16 A, 3-pole, TM240 release, 121 kA at 240 V. Current lifecycle. 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":"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":"Yes","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":"Undervoltage release (UVR)","Ground fault monitoring version":"Without","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Trip":"3VA9608-0BB24","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=462205&mlfb=3VA1196-4EF36-0CC0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-4EF36-0CC0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How do I get current pricing and availability for 3VA1196-4EF36-0CC0?","answer":"Submit an RFQ for this SENTRON 3VA1196-4EF36-0CC0. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time through independent distribution channels."},{"question":"What is the interrupting capacity of 3VA1196-4EF36-0CC0 at different voltages?","answer":"121 kA at 240 V, 75.6 kA at 415 V, 52.5 kA at 440 V, and 11.9 kA at 690 V."},{"question":"Does 3VA1196-4EF36-0CC0 include an undervoltage release?","answer":"Yes, it includes an integrated undervoltage release (UVR) as part of the auxiliary release design, plus two auxiliary switches (HQ type)."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-4EF36-0CC0","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/3VA1196-4EF36-0CC0 when reusing this data. 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