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That's a high-interrupting rating for a 160 A frame — it gives you selectivity headroom upstream of a transformer or a large motor branch without stepping up to a bigger breaker. ## Built-in auxiliaries and trip options The shunt trip order code is 3VA9688-0BL33; if you're ordering spares or a replacement coil, that's the number to match. The trip indicator is not fitted on this unit — if you need a visual flag that the breaker has tripped remotely, you'd spec a different version or add an external indication. Phase failure detection is also absent, so this is a straight line-protection breaker, not a motor-protection device with phase-loss sensing. ## Environmental and compliance range The storage max is the handling limit — don't leave it in a hot warehouse truck in summer, but it'll survive.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1216-4EF32-0KC0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 3-Pole","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1216-4EF32-0KC0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A rated current, 3-pole, TM240 release, 121 kA at 240 V. Current production. Sourced to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"70 mm","Width":"105 mm","Height":"158 mm","at 240 V":"121 kA","at 415 V":"75.6 kA","at 440 V":"25 kA","at 690 V":"11.9 kA","at 40 °C":"160 A","at 45 °C":"160 A","at 50 °C":"160 A","at 55 °C":"155.6 A","at 60 °C":"151.2 A","at 65 °C":"146.8 A","at 70 °C":"142.4 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":"160 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":"3VA9688-0BL33","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.":"160 A","Adjustable response value current / li max.":"1 600 A","Adjustable response value current / li min.":"800 A","Adjustable response value current / lr min.":"112 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":"N","Max. rated operational current of the frame size":"250 A","Max. rated operational voltage Ue with AC 50/60Hz":"690 V","Type of electrical connection / for main current circuit":"lug terminal","Arrangement of electrical connectors / for main current circuit":"Front terminal","Type of connectable conductor cross-section, connection screw, width x thickness , max.":"25 x 8","Type of connectable conductor cross-section, connection screw, width x thickness , min.":"13 x 1"}},"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=568344&mlfb=3VA1216-4EF32-0KC0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1216-4EF32-0KC0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA1216-4EF32-0KC0 and how do I get a price?","answer":"This breaker 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 3VA1216-4EF32-0KC0 drop into a panel that was specified around 3VA1010-2ED32-0JA0 without rewiring?","answer":"The 3VA1216-4EF32-0KC0 is a larger-frame breaker (160 A vs a lower-rated 3VA1010 variant). The physical dimensions — 70 mm depth, 105 mm width, 158 mm height — are the same 3VA platform footprint, so it will fit the same mounting holes and DIN-rail slot. However, the line and load lugs may differ in size; verify lug ampacity and wire range before swapping."},{"question":"What is 3VA1216-4EF32-0KC0's breaking capacity at 415 V?","answer":"At 415 V it clears 75.6 kA. That's the key number for 400 V class industrial systems in IEC territories."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1216-4EF32-0KC0","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/3VA1216-4EF32-0KC0 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}}