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The 16 A rating is maintained without derating across the 40 °C to 55 °C ambient range, dropping to 15 A at 60 °C to 70 °C — useful for panels that run warm in summer conditions. ## Breaking capacity — the real selectivity number Breaking capacity is the headline spec for an MCCB, and this one delivers 121 kA at 240 V, 75.6 kA at 415 V, 52.5 kA at 440 V, and 11.9 kA at both 500 V and 690 V. At 415 V — the most common industrial three-phase voltage — 75.6 kA covers high-fault scenarios like transformer-secondaries or large motor banks. Dimensions are 130 mm height, 101.6 mm width, 70 mm depth — a 4-pole MCCB that fits standard Siemens 3VA panel cutouts and busbar systems.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1196-4GF42-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 16 A, 4-Pole, 121 k","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA1196-4GF42-0AA0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker, 16 A, 4-pole, 121 kA breaking capacity at 240 V. Current production. Available to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"70 mm","Width":"101.6 mm","Height":"130 mm","Maximum":"16 A","Minimum":"16 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]":"4 in","Height [In]":"5.12 in","Trip Indicator":"No","Number Of Poles":"4","Voltage Trigger":"No","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product Brand Name":"SENTRON","Product Designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Undervoltage Release":"No","Design Of The Product":"Line protection","Communication Function":"No","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","power loss [W] / maximum":"10.6 W","During Operation / Maximum":"70 °C","During Operation / Minimum":"-25 °C","Other Measurement Function":"No","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","design of the N-conductor protection":"100%","Product Function / Grounding Protection":"No","operating voltage / at AC / rated value":"690 V","operating voltage / at DC / rated value":"600 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":"0","Switching Capacity Class Of The Circuit Breaker":"S","Mechanical Service Life (Operating Cycles) / Typical":"20 000","Type Of Electrical Connection / For Main Current Circuit":"nut keeper kit on both ends","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=64244&mlfb=3VA1196-4GF42-0AA0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-4GF42-0AA0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA1196-4GF42-0AA0 and how is it quoted?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order through independent distribution. Submit an RFQ for current availability and pricing — confirmed at quote time, not a stock promise here."},{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of 3VA1196-4GF42-0AA0 at 415 V?","answer":"75.6 kA at 415 V, which covers most industrial distribution panels with transformer-secondaries or large motor banks."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for 3VA1196-4GF42-0AA0?","answer":"Standard Siemens documentation includes RoHS and REACH declarations, plus IEC/UL certification data. Specific certificates are available on request with the RFQ."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-4GF42-0AA0","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/3VA1196-4GF42-0AA0 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}}