{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0-ZD00","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0-ZD00","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0-ZD00","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0-ZD00","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens 3VA1 IEC frame 160, breaking capacity class M, Icu=55kA @ 415V, 4-pole, line protection TM240, ATAM, In=16A, overload Ir=11A...16A, short-circuit Ii=10...20 x In.","salesMarkdown":"The Siemens 3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0-ZD00 is a 4-pole IEC frame 160 molded-case circuit breaker with a 55 kA breaking capacity at 415 V (class M). The thermal-magnetic trip unit is a TM240 with a fixed In of 16 A, overload adjustable from 11 A to 16 A (Ir), and instantaneous short-circuit pickup set at 10 to 20 times In (Ii). That adjustability lets you coordinate with downstream loads: set Ir at the low end for a 11 A motor feeder, or at the high end for a 16 A resistive load bank. The N-conductor protection is set to 100%, meaning the neutral pole trips at the same current as the phase poles — standard for 4-wire systems where neutral overcurrent is a concern. At 4-pole, it occupies roughly 140 mm of DIN width — plan your gland plate and busbar takeoff accordingly. The TM240 thermal-magnetic trip is non-electronic, so no auxiliary power supply is needed for the trip unit itself; the breaker is self-powered from the line side. For selectivity studies, the Ii range of 10–20 x In (160–320 A instantaneous pickup) gives you headroom to coordinate with downstream 16 A or 20 A branch breakers, provided the fault current at the panel does not exceed 55 kA.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0-ZD00 Circuit Breaker, 55kA @ 415V","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0-ZD00 IEC frame 160 circuit breaker, 55kA breaking capacity at 415V, 4-pole, TM240 thermal-magnetic trip, In=16A. Current lifecycle stage. Quoted to order","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)"],"specifications":{"lifecycle_stage":"current"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/0456c9a4b2f2c0e72922c2a04650b370.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=1667893&mlfb=3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0-ZD00","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0-ZD00/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of this breaker?","answer":"It has an Icu of 55 kA at 415 V, which is the class M breaking capacity for the 3VA1 IEC frame 160."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0-ZD00 and how is it quoted?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"What does the TM240 trip unit mean for adjustment?","answer":"The TM240 is a thermal-magnetic trip with a fixed In of 16 A. Overload protection (Ir) is adjustable from 11 A to 16 A, and short-circuit protection (Ii) is adjustable from 10 to 20 times In (160–320 A)."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0-ZD00","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-ZD00 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}}