{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0, 4-pole molded case circuit breaker, 16 A rated, TM240 thermal-magnetic trip, 187 kA at 240 V, line protection, IP40 front face.","salesMarkdown":"It is a line-protection device — meaning it sits between the transformer and the distribution bus, not on a motor branch — and carries no communication module or ground-fault monitoring. Panel builders will note the 70 mm depth and 101.6 mm width; it fits a standard MCCB footprint on DIN rail or a mounting plate. The front face is IP40 — fine for a dry enclosure, but keep washdown away from the nameplate. The 16 A rating holds flat from 45 °C to 55 °C, then derates to 15 A at 60 °C through 70 °C. That means in a warm cabinet — say, 50 °C ambient — you still get the full 16 A; no need to oversize. The TM240 trip unit has an adjustable magnetic pickup up to 320 A (li max), which is 20× the continuous rating, so it handles motor inrush or transformer magnetizing current without nuisance tripping. The 100% N-conductor protection means the neutral pole is fully rated — critical on 4-wire systems where the neutral carries harmonic currents. At 70 mm deep × 101.6 mm wide × 130 mm tall, the 3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0 fits standard panel cutouts and DIN-rail mounting. The IP40 front face means it's suitable for enclosed distribution boards. An optional motor drive (listed as available) allows remote trip or reset.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 16 A, 4-Pole, 187 k","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0 SENTRON 4-pole MCCB, 16 A rated, TM240 trip, 187 kA at 240 V. Line protection, IP40 front. Current production. Quoted to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"70 mm","Width":"101.6 mm","Height":"130 mm","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 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]":"4 in","Height [In]":"5.12 in","Number Of Poles":"4","Product version":"Line protection","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product Brand Name":"SENTRON","Product Designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","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","Courant permanent assigné Iu":"16 A","Ground-Fault Monitoring Version":"Without","Tension assignée d'isolement Ui":"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","design of the N-conductor protection":"100%","reference code / acc. to IEC 81346-2":"Q","Max. rated operational voltage Ue with DC":"600 V","Product Extension / Optional / Motor Drive":"Yes","Adjustable response value current / li max.":"320 A","Adjustable response value current / li min.":"160 A","Neutral conductors / upgradeable/retrofittable":"No","Protection Function Of The Overcurrent Release":"LI","number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"0","Switching Capacity Class Of The Circuit Breaker":"M","Max. rated operational current of the frame size":"160 A","Mechanical Service Life (Operating Cycles) / Typical":"20 000","Arrangement Of Electrical Connectors / For Main Current Circuit":"Front terminal","Type of connectable conductor cross-section, connection screw, width x thickness , max.":"17 x 6.5 mm","Type of connectable conductor cross-section, connection screw, width x thickness , min.":"12 x 1 mm"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/2daa4d40aac61c821e5b4efee7dd65f5.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=11838&mlfb=3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How do I get pricing and availability for 3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0?","answer":"Pricing and availability are confirmed at quote time. Submit an RFQ against this order code; the part is sourced through independent distribution and quoted to order."},{"question":"What are the key interrupting ratings for this MCCB?","answer":"At 240 V it interrupts 187 kA; at 415 V, 121 kA; at 440 V, 75.6 kA; at 500 V and 690 V, 17 kA. These ratings cover the common low-voltage distribution voltages in IEC markets."},{"question":"What is the depth of 3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0?","answer":"The depth is 70 mm (2.76 in). The width is 101.6 mm (4 in) and the height is 130 mm (5.12 in)."},{"question":"Does this breaker have a communication module or ground-fault monitoring?","answer":"No. This variant has no communication function and no ground-fault monitoring. It is a straight line-protection MCCB with a TM240 thermal-magnetic trip."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0","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/3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0 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}}