{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA1196-5EE32-0AA0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA1196-5EE32-0AA0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-5EE32-0AA0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-5EE32-0AA0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-5EE32-0AA0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 16 A rated, TM220 overcurrent release, line protection design, interrupting 187 kA at 240 V, 70 mm depth, 76.2 mm width, 130 mm height.","salesMarkdown":"The TM220 overcurrent release combines a thermal bimetal for overload protection and a magnetic coil for short-circuit response, both fixed and non-interchangeable. Rated 16 A continuous at 40 °C through 55 °C, it derates to 15 A at 60 °C and holds that to 70 °C — so in a warm enclosure you lose 1 A of headroom. The interrupting ratings are the headline: 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V, 75.6 kA at 440 V, and 17 kA at 500 V and 690 V. ## Sizing and selectivity in the panel At 16 A with a TM220 release, this breaker coordinates downstream with 10 A or 16 A MCBs in a typical IEC 60947-2 cascade — the magnetic trip threshold (around 320 A for a TM220) gives enough gap to avoid nuisance tripping on motor inrush while still clearing a bolted fault upstream of a branch. Power loss is 10.6 W maximum — negligible for a single breaker, but if you're packing ten of these in a panel, that's 106 W of heat that needs to leave the enclosure. Dimensions: 70 mm deep, 76.2 mm wide (3 inches), 130 mm tall (5.12 inches). That 76.2 mm width is a standard 3-pole MCCB footprint — it occupies three 25.4 mm (1-inch) module positions on a DIN rail or direct-mount plate.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1196-5EE32-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 16 A, 3-Pole, 187 k","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-5EE32-0AA0 molded case circuit breaker, 16 A rated, 3-pole, TM220 release, interrupting up to 187 kA at 240 V. Active production. Quoted to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","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":"187 kA","at 415 V":"121 kA","at 440 V":"75.6 kA","at 500 V":"17 kA","at 690 V":"17 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":"No","Number Of Poles":"3","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":"TM220","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","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":"0","Switching Capacity Class Of The Circuit Breaker":"M","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":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/56fed67c72eb2a3b4ed724cdec7812ff.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=61826&mlfb=3VA1196-5EE32-0AA0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-5EE32-0AA0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the interrupting capacity of 3VA1196-5EE32-0AA0 at different voltages?","answer":"At 240 V it interrupts 187 kA, at 415 V it's 121 kA, at 440 V it's 75.6 kA, and at 500 V and 690 V it's 17 kA. These are the maximum fault currents the breaker can safely clear at each voltage level."},{"question":"What does the TM220 release mean on this MCCB?","answer":"TM220 is a fixed thermal-magnetic release: the thermal element (overload) and magnetic element (short circuit) are non-interchangeable. The '220' designates the trip curve family — it's a standard distribution protection curve, not a motor-protection or selective-coordination curve."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA1196-5EE32-0AA0 and get current pricing?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm price and lead time."},{"question":"Will 3VA1196-5EE32-0AA0 fit in a panel designed for a 5SQ2370-2YA05?","answer":"The 3VA1196-5EE32-0AA0 has a 76.2 mm width and 70 mm depth — these are standard 3-pole MCCB dimensions. The 5SQ2370-2YA05 is a different series; physical fit depends on the mounting plate and busbar layout. Verify the mounting hole pattern and busbar spacing before substituting."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-5EE32-0AA0","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/3VA1196-5EE32-0AA0 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}}