{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA1196-5EF36-0AH0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA1196-5EF36-0AH0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-5EF36-0AH0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-5EF36-0AH0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-5EF36-0AH0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 16 A rated continuous current, TM240 thermal-magnetic release, interrupting ratings 187 kA at 240 V / 121 kA at 415 V / 75.6 kA at 440 V / 17 kA at 690 V.","salesMarkdown":"The Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-5EF36-0AH0 is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) rated for line protection, with a continuous current rating of 16 A that holds flat from 40 °C through 50 °C before derating begins — at 55 °C it's still good for 15.36 A, and at 70 °C it delivers 14.4 A. That thermal stability means the breaker doesn't force a panel derating exercise in a warm enclosure unless ambient climbs above 50 °C. The interrupting capacity is the headline: 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V, 75.6 kA at 440 V, and 17 kA at 690 V. At 690 V the 17 kA rating still clears a stiff industrial bus. That makes it a straightforward drop-in for a BOM that doesn't need selective coordination tuning. Dimensions are 130 mm height, 76.2 mm width, 70 mm depth — a compact 3-pole footprint that fits standard DIN-rail or screw-mount panel layouts. ## What the TM240 release means for coordination The TM240 designation indicates a thermal-magnetic trip unit with a fixed thermal pickup at 16 A (the rated continuous current) and a fixed magnetic instantaneous trip. There is no adjustable time delay (tr max. is 1 second per the spec), so this breaker coordinates as a standard instantaneous MCCB — it clears fast on short-circuit, which is fine for branch protection but not for selective coordination where you need a delayed trip downstream of a main breaker. If your coordination study calls for an electronic trip with adjustable I²t curves, this is not the variant; if you need a simple, reliable, non-adjustable branch breaker, it is.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1196-5EF36-0AH0 SENTRON MCCB, 16 A, 187 kA at 240","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-5EF36-0AH0 molded case circuit breaker, 16 A rated, 187 kA interrupting at 240 V. 3-pole, TM240 release, IP40 front. Current production. Sourced to order.","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","at 240 V":"187 kA","at 415 V":"121 kA","at 440 V":"75.6 kA","at 690 V":"17 kA","at 40 °C":"16 A","at 45 °C":"16 A","at 50 °C":"16 A","at 55 °C":"15.36 A","at 60 °C":"15.04 A","at 65 °C":"14.72 A","at 70 °C":"14.4 A","Trip indicator":"Yes","Number of poles":"3","Product version":"Line protection","Voltage trigger":"No","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product brand name":"SENTRON","Product designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Latching - endurance":"15 000","Undervoltage Release":"No","Communication Function":"No","Phase failure detection":"No","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","Auxiliary contact version":"2 auxiliary switches + 1 trip alarm switch HQ","During Operation / Maximum":"70 °C","During Operation / Minimum":"-25 °C","Other Measurement Function":"No","Rated continuous current Iu":"16 A","Rated insulation voltage Ui":"800 V","Design of the auxiliary release":"without auxiliaryrelease","Ground fault monitoring version":"Without","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","Reference code / acc. to DIN EN 81346-2":"Q","Adjustable response value time / tr max.":"1","Adjustable response value time / tr min.":"1","Max. rated operational voltage Ue with DC":"500 V","Undervoltage Release With Leading Contact":"No","Product extension / optional / motor drive":"Yes","Adjustable response value current / Ir max.":"16 A","Adjustable response value current / li max.":"320 A","Adjustable response value current / li min.":"160 A","Adjustable response value current / lr min.":"11 A","Neutral conductors / upgradeable/retrofittable":"No","Number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"3","Protective function of the overcurrent release":"LI","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AB12","Switching capacity class of the circuit breaker":"M","Max. rated operational current of the frame size":"160 A","Max. rated operational voltage Ue with AC 50/60Hz":"690 V","Type of electrical connection / for main current circuit":"box terminal","Arrangement of electrical connectors / for main current circuit":"Front terminal","Type of connectable conductor cross-section, round conductor terminal, stranded":"1 x (1.5 - 70 mm²)"}},"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=470059&mlfb=3VA1196-5EF36-0AH0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-5EF36-0AH0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How do I get current pricing and availability for 3VA1196-5EF36-0AH0?","answer":"Submit an RFQ through this listing. Pricing and availability are confirmed at quote time through independent distribution channels — no stock count or price is published here, but the part is actively sourced and quoted to order."},{"question":"What is 3VA1196-5EF36-0AH0's interrupting capacity at 240 V?","answer":"The interrupting capacity at 240 V is 187 kA. At 415 V it is 121 kA, at 440 V it is 75.6 kA, and at 690 V it is 17 kA."},{"question":"Will 3VA1196-5EF36-0AH0 drop into a panel that was specified around 3VA1010-2ED36-0AC0 without rewiring?","answer":"Both are 3-pole SENTRON 3VA MCCBs sharing the same 130 mm height, 76.2 mm width, and 70 mm depth footprint, so the mechanical fit is identical. The electrical difference is the trip unit: the 3VA1196-5EF36-0AH0 uses a TM240 thermal-magnetic release, while the 3VA1010-2ED36-0AC0 uses a different release variant. Verify the trip curve matches your coordination study before swapping, but the panel cutout and bus connections are the same."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-5EF36-0AH0","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/3VA1196-5EF36-0AH0 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}}