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That's a clean thermal curve: the breaker doesn't start shedding capacity until well above typical enclosure ambient. The TM240 release is fixed, so the trip curve is set at the factory; no field-adjustable thermal or magnetic dials. The 3-pole width of 76.2 mm (3 inches) is standard for a 160 A frame MCCB — it bolts into a panel bus or mounts on a mounting plate. Depth at 70 mm keeps it clear of most gland plates and door swings. Maximum power loss is 10.6 W, so heat dissipation inside the enclosure is manageable even in a dense lineup.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1196-5EF36-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 16 A, 3-Pole, 187 k","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-5EF36-0AA0 molded case circuit breaker, 16 A continuous, 3-pole, TM240 release. Interrupting 187 kA at 240 V. 70 mm depth. 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Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — send an RFQ with your quantity and target delivery window."},{"question":"What is 3VA1196-5EF36-0AA0's listed depth?","answer":"The listed depth is 70 mm (2.76 in)."},{"question":"What is 3VA1196-5EF36-0AA0's listed width?","answer":"The listed width is 76.2 mm (3 in)."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for 3VA1196-5EF36-0AA0?","answer":"The evidence does not list specific compliance documents (RoHS, REACH, UL, IEC) for this order code. Standard Siemens SENTRON MCCBs typically carry IEC 60947-2 and UL 489 certifications, but confirm the exact documentation with your Siemens contact or distributor at quote time."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-5EF36-0AA0","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/3VA1196-5EF36-0AA0 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}}