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The TM240 thermal-magnetic release handles overloads and short circuits in one package; no electronic trip unit, so no auxiliary power needed for the trip logic. It's built for line protection (cable and busbar protection), not motor or generator duty. The shunt trip (STL) release lets a remote signal — fire alarm, emergency-stop relay, or a PLC digital output — force the breaker open without an operator at the handle. It ships with two HQ (high-performance) auxiliary switches for status feedback to a DCS or panel lamp. No undervoltage release, no ground-fault module, no communications card; this is a straightforward, high-interrupting MCCB for a distribution panel where the protection engineer wants selectivity without electronics. The 16 A rating holds flat up to 50 °C ambient; above that it derates to 15.36 A at 55 °C, 15.04 A at 60 °C, 14.72 A at 65 °C, and 14.4 A at 70 °C. The 70 mm depth and 76.2 mm width fit a standard SENTRON 3VA footprint; it occupies one 4-module-wide slot on a DIN rail or mounting plate.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1196-5EF36-0JC0 SENTRON MCCB, 16 A, 187 kA at 240","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-5EF36-0JC0 molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 16 A rated current, breaking capacity 187 kA at 240 V. Line protection with TM240 release, shunt trip, 2 HQ","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":"No","Number of poles":"3","Product version":"Line protection","Voltage trigger":"Yes","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 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":"Shunt trip (STL)","Ground fault monitoring version":"Without","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Trip":"3VA9688-0BL32","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":"2","Protective function of the overcurrent release":"LI","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AA12","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=50828&mlfb=3VA1196-5EF36-0JC0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-5EF36-0JC0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How do I get pricing and availability for 3VA1196-5EF36-0JC0?","answer":"Submit an RFQ through the storefront. The part is sourced to order via independent distribution; current pricing and stock status are confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"What are the key ratings for this MCCB?","answer":"Rated continuous current 16 A, breaking capacity 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V, 75.6 kA at 440 V, and 17 kA at 690 V. Thermal-magnetic release type TM240. Three poles. Shunt trip (STL) and two HQ auxiliary switches included."},{"question":"Will 3VA1196-5EF36-0JC0 fit in a panel designed for 3VA1010-2ED32-0JA0?","answer":"No — the 3VA1010-2ED32-0JA0 is a different frame size and release type. This unit will not drop into the same bus connections without rewiring and a coordination review."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-5EF36-0JC0","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/3VA1196-5EF36-0JC0 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}}