{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA1216-5EF32-0AE0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA1216-5EF32-0AE0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1216-5EF32-0AE0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1216-5EF32-0AE0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1216-5EF32-0AE0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 160 A, TM240 overcurrent release, line protection, interrupting rating 187 kA at 240 V.","salesMarkdown":"The Siemens SENTRON 3VA1216-5EF32-0AE0 is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker rated 160 A continuous at 40 °C, with a TM240 thermal-magnetic overcurrent release designed for line protection. That 160 A holds flat through 50 °C — at 55 °C you derate to 156 A, at 60 °C to 151 A, and at 70 °C to 142 A, so if the panel ambient runs hot, the breaker's continuous current must be selected against the elevated-temperature curve, not the 40 °C nameplate. The interrupting ratings are the real story here: 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V, 75.6 kA at 440 V, 30 kA at 500 V, and 17 kA at 690 V. Those numbers govern whether this breaker holds the unit on the grid under a bolted fault — at 415 V, for instance, it safely interrupts 121 kA without cascading upstream, which is the figure the coordination study checks against the transformer secondary's available fault current. That 105 mm width (4.13 in) is the critical dimension for multi-pole grouping in a distribution panel — three of these side by side eat 315 mm of DIN-rail or mounting-plate width. Power loss is 33 W maximum at rated load — that's the heat the enclosure ventilation must shed; in a sealed stainless steel panel, that 33 W per breaker adds up and may force a derating or forced-air calculation.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1216-5EF32-0AE0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 3-Pole, 187","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1216-5EF32-0AE0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A, 3-pole, interrupting rating 187 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","Maximum":"0 A","Minimum":"0 A","at 240 V":"187 kA","at 415 V":"121 kA","at 440 V":"75.6 kA","at 500 V":"30 kA","at 690 V":"17 kA","at 40 °C":"160 A","at 45 °C":"160 A","at 50 °C":"160 A","at 55 °C":"156 A","at 60 °C":"151 A","at 65 °C":"147 A","at 70 °C":"142 A","Depth [In]":"2.76 in","Width [In]":"4.13 in","Height [In]":"6.22 in","Trip Indicator":"No","Number Of Poles":"3","Voltage Trigger":"No","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product Brand Name":"SENTRON","Product Designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Undervoltage Release":"No","Design Of The Product":"Line protection","Communication Function":"No","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","power loss [W] / maximum":"33 W","During Operation / Maximum":"70 °C","During Operation / Minimum":"-25 °C","Other Measurement Function":"No","Of The Supplied Basic Switch":"3VA12165EF320AA0","Design Of The Auxiliary Switch":"4 auxiliary switches HQ","Ground-Fault Monitoring Version":"Without","Insulation Voltage / Rated Value":"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","Product Function / Grounding Protection":"No","operating voltage / at AC / rated value":"690 V","operating voltage / at DC / rated value":"500 V","reference code / according to IEC 81346-2":"Q","Product Extension / Optional / Motor Drive":"Yes","Protection Function Of The Overcurrent Release":"LI","number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"4","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AA12","Switching Capacity Class Of The Circuit Breaker":"M","Mechanical Service Life (Operating Cycles) / Typical":"20 000","Type Of Electrical Connection / For Main Current Circuit":"nut keeper kit on both ends","Arrangement Of Electrical Connectors / For Main Current Circuit":"Front terminal"}},"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=568349&mlfb=3VA1216-5EF32-0AE0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1216-5EF32-0AE0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA1216-5EF32-0AE0?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution channels. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm commitment."},{"question":"What is the interrupting rating of 3VA1216-5EF32-0AE0?","answer":"The interrupting rating varies by voltage: 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V, 75.6 kA at 440 V, 30 kA at 500 V, and 17 kA at 690 V."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for 3VA1216-5EF32-0AE0?","answer":"As a SENTRON series molded case circuit breaker, this part is designed to meet IEC 60947-2 and UL 489 standards. Specific RoHS, REACH, and CE declarations are available through the manufacturer's documentation portal; the order code carries the standard Siemens compliance documentation package."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1216-5EF32-0AE0","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/3VA1216-5EF32-0AE0 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}}