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Those are the interrupting ratings at each voltage level — the SCCR the breaker can clear without welding or rupturing. ## Physical fit and internal switch configuration The 3VA1196-5EF32-0AC0 measures 130 mm high, 76.2 mm wide, and 70 mm deep — a 3-pole footprint that drops into standard SENTRON panel mounting. The base switch assembly is order code 3VA11965EF320AA0; if you need a different auxiliary contact count, that base unit is the common platform across the 3VA1 family.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1196-5EF32-0AC0 SENTRON MCCB, 16 A, 187 kA at 240","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA1196-5EF32-0AC0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 16 A rated, 187 kA breaking capacity at 240 V. Active production, sourced to order. Request 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":"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","Of The Supplied Basic Switch":"3VA11965EF320AA0","Design Of The Auxiliary Switch":"2 auxiliary switches HQ","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","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":"2","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AA12","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":null,"sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=120855&mlfb=3VA1196-5EF32-0AC0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-5EF32-0AC0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of this MCCB at 240 V?","answer":"At 240 V AC the interrupting rating is 187 kA. At 415 V it is 121 kA, at 440 V it is 75.6 kA, and at 500 V / 690 V it is 17 kA."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA1196-5EF32-0AC0?","answer":"This part is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Submit a request for quote to confirm current availability and pricing."},{"question":"Does this breaker include auxiliary contacts?","answer":"Yes, it comes with two factory-installed HQ auxiliary switches (form C). The base switch assembly is 3VA11965EF320AA0."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-5EF32-0AC0","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/3VA1196-5EF32-0AC0 when reusing this data. 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