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The TM240 release is a fixed thermal-magnetic type — no interchangeable trip unit, which simplifies ordering but means you can't swap the rating later. Front protection is IP40, so it's suited for enclosed panel mounting where no washdown or dust ingress is expected. ## Deployment context","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1196-5EF36-0DC0 SENTRON MCCB, 16 A, 187 kA at 240","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA1196-5EF36-0DC0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker, 16 A rated, 3-pole, TM240 release, 187 kA breaking at 240 V. Current lifecycle stage. 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Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"What are the key ratings of 3VA1196-5EF36-0DC0?","answer":"Rated 16 A continuous, 3-pole, TM240 thermal-magnetic release, breaking capacity 187 kA at 240 V / 121 kA at 415 V / 75.6 kA at 440 V / 17 kA at 690 V, rated insulation voltage 800 V."},{"question":"Does 3VA1196-5EF36-0DC0 include an undervoltage release?","answer":"Yes, it comes with an undervoltage release (UVR) and two auxiliary switches (order code 3VA9608-0BB25) for status feedback."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-5EF36-0DC0","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/3VA1196-5EF36-0DC0 when reusing this data. 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