{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA1196-6EF32-0AB0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA1196-6EF32-0AB0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-6EF32-0AB0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1196-6EF32-0AB0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-6EF32-0AB0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 16 A, TM240 thermal-magnetic release, line protection, interrupting ratings to 220 kA at 240 V.","salesMarkdown":"The interrupting ratings are substantial: 220 kA at 240 V, 154 kA at 415 V, and 121 kA at 440 V, dropping to 17 kA at 500 V and 690 V. That kind of high-fault capacity makes it a solid choice for main or feeder breakers in high-available-fault-current installations. The 16 A rating holds steady from 40 °C up to 55 °C, then derates to 15 A at 60 °C through 70 °C. If your panel runs warm, you still get full ampacity up to 55 °C — useful in enclosed or solar-combiner environments. The TM240 release means the thermal element is calibrated for a 240 A frame, so the breaker is physically sized for higher-current bus work but fitted with a 16 A trip unit. That gives you mechanical ruggedness and high interrupting capacity in a compact package. ## Panel Fit and Auxiliary Switching Dimensions are 76.2 mm wide, 130 mm tall, and 70 mm deep — a 3-inch wide footprint that fits standard Siemens SENTRON panel mounting. The breaker comes with two auxiliary switches (HP design) pre-installed, so you get status feedback without ordering separate accessories. If you need those options, you're looking at a different variant in the 3VA family.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1196-6EF32-0AB0 SENTRON MCCB, 16 A, 3-Pole, 220 k","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-6EF32-0AB0 molded case circuit breaker, 16 A, 3-pole, TM240 release, 220 kA interrupting at 240 V. Active production. 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It also carries 154 kA at 415 V, 121 kA at 440 V, and 17 kA at 500 V and 690 V."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA1196-6EF32-0AB0 and how is it quoted?","answer":"This MCCB is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Submit a request for quote — availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"Will 3VA1196-6EF32-0AB0 drop into a panel specified for 3VA1110-5ED36-0AC0?","answer":"Both are 3-pole SENTRON MCCBs in the same 3VA frame family, so the mounting footprint and bus connections are compatible. The difference is in the trip rating and interrupting capacity — verify the 3VA1110-5ED36-0AC0's rating against your load before substituting."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does this breaker carry?","answer":"As a Siemens SENTRON product, it carries UL, CSA, and IEC certifications standard for the line. Specific documentation (RoHS, REACH, CE, UKCA) is available on request with the RFQ."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1196-6EF32-0AB0","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/3VA1196-6EF32-0AB0 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}}