{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA1196-5ED42-0AA0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA1196-5ED42-0AA0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-5ED42-0AA0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-5ED42-0AA0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-5ED42-0AA0, 4-pole molded case circuit breaker, 16 A rated current, TM210 thermal-magnetic release, 187 kA breaking capacity at 240 V AC, IP40 front protection.","salesMarkdown":"## SENTRON 3VA1196-5ED42-0AA0 — 4-Pole MCCB for Line Protection The Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-5ED42-0AA0 is a 4-pole molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) designed for line protection, carrying a 16 A continuous rating across the 40 °C to 55 °C band and derating to 15 A at 60–70 °C. The TM210 thermal-magnetic release handles overloads and short-circuits; the magnetic trip is fixed, so coordination studies should verify selectivity with downstream devices. Breaking capacity is the headline number here: 187 kA at 240 V AC, 121 kA at 415 V, 75.6 kA at 440 V, and 17 kA at 500 V and 690 V. At 415/440 V the 121/75.6 kA ratings still cover most industrial service-entrance and distribution applications. Dimensions: 130 mm height, 101.6 mm width (4 inches — standard MCCB footprint), 70 mm depth. The 4-pole width matches the standard 4-module MCCB form factor; it mounts via screw-clamp to a backplate or DIN-rail adapter (adapter not included). Panel cutout and busbar spacing follow the SENTRON 3VA drilling template — if you're swapping in from an older 3VF or 3VL series, verify the mounting hole pattern against the existing backplate. ## Peer Comparison Note Compared to the 3VA1110-5ED32-0AA0 (3-pole, 16 A, same TM210 release), this 4-pole variant adds the fourth pole for three-phase-plus-neutral or DC switching applications. The 3VA1112-5EE32-0AA0 carries a higher 32 A rating and an electronic ETU release — choose that when you need adjustable long-time and short-time pickup for coordination flexibility. The 3VA1110-5ED36-0AC0 adds a communication module for remote monitoring. For a basic 4-pole line-protection breaker with fixed thermal-magnetic characteristics, the 3VA1196-5ED42-0AA0 is the straightforward pick.","metaTitle":"SENTRON 3VA1196-5ED42-0AA0 MCCB, 4-Pole, 16A, 187kA at 240V","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-5ED42-0AA0 molded case circuit breaker, 4-pole, 16A, TM210 release, 187kA breaking capacity at 240V. Current production. 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Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm price and lead time."},{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of this MCCB at different voltages?","answer":"187 kA at 240 V AC, 121 kA at 415 V, 75.6 kA at 440 V, and 17 kA at both 500 V and 690 V. The 187 kA rating at 240 V is exceptionally high — suitable for high-fault-capacity service-entrance applications."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-5ED42-0AA0","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/3VA1196-5ED42-0AA0 when reusing this data. 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