{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA1216-5EF32-0JA0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA1216-5EF32-0JA0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1216-5EF32-0JA0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1216-5EF32-0JA0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1216-5EF32-0JA0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 160 A, TM240 thermal-magnetic release, interrupting capacity 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V, 75.6 kA at 440 V, 30 kA at 500 V, 17 kA at 690 V.","salesMarkdown":"## SENTRON 3VA1216-5EF32-0JA0 — 160 A MCCB with TM240 Release Its interrupting capacity reaches 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 — figures that govern selectivity coordination in high-fault panels. The TM240 release means the thermal element tracks load heating; the magnetic pickup is fixed at the TM240 curve, so no field adjustment of the short-circuit trip threshold is possible. At 70 °C ambient the breaker still carries 142 A, so the 160 A frame holds up in warm enclosures without an immediate upsizing step. ## Current Derating and Ambient Temperature Above that, the current must be derated: 156 A at 55 °C, 151 A at 60 °C, 147 A at 65 °C, and 142 A at 70 °C. If your panel ambient sits at 60 °C and the load is 155 A, this frame still fits. Maximum power loss is 33 W — account for that in the enclosure thermal budget. The 3-pole footprint matches the standard SENTRON 3VA frame pattern — if your panel was laid out for a 3VA1010-2ED32-0JA0, the 160 A unit occupies the same 105 mm width but requires checking the busbar and lug clearances for the higher current path. No auxiliary contacts or undervoltage release are included on this order code; those are added via separate accessory modules.","metaTitle":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1216-5EF32-0JA0 MCCB, 160 A, 3-Pole, 187","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1216-5EF32-0JA0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A, 3-pole, TM240 release. Interrupting capacity 187 kA at 240 V. Current lifecycle. Quoted to order.","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":"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","Product version":"Line protection","Voltage Trigger":"Yes","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product Brand Name":"SENTRON","Product Designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Undervoltage Release":"No","Communication Function":"No","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","power loss [W] / maximum":"33 W","Auxiliary contact version":"Without","During Operation / Maximum":"70 °C","During Operation / Minimum":"-25 °C","Other Measurement Function":"No","rated insulation voltage Ui":"800 V","Of The Supplied Basic Switch":"3VA12165EF320AA0","Courant permanent assigné Iu":"160 A","Ground-Fault Monitoring Version":"Without","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 IEC 81346-2":"Q","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Trip Unit":"3VA9688-0BL32","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 / lg min.":"1","Adjustable response value current / li max.":"1 600 A","Adjustable response value current / li min.":"800 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":"250 A","Mechanical Service Life (Switching 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","Type of connectable conductor cross-section, connection screw, width x thickness , max.":"25 x 8 mm","Type of connectable conductor cross-section, connection screw, width x thickness , min.":"13 x 1 mm"}},"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=568366&mlfb=3VA1216-5EF32-0JA0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1216-5EF32-0JA0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA1216-5EF32-0JA0 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 — submit an RFQ for single-unit or volume pricing."},{"question":"What is the interrupting capacity of 3VA1216-5EF32-0JA0 at 415 V?","answer":"The interrupting capacity is 121 kA at 415 V, with higher ratings at lower voltages (187 kA at 240 V) and lower ratings at higher voltages (17 kA at 690 V)."},{"question":"Does 3VA1216-5EF32-0JA0 drop into a panel designed for 3VA1010-2ED32-0JA0?","answer":"Both breakers share the same 105 mm width and 3-pole DIN-rail footprint, so the physical mounting is compatible. However, the 160 A rating may require different busbar sizing and lug clearances — verify the panel's current-carrying hardware before swapping."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for this MCCB?","answer":"The SENTRON 3VA series typically carries IEC 60947-2 certification, CE marking, and RoHS/REACH declarations. Specific document availability (UL listing, UKCA, EAC) should be confirmed at quote time for the exact order code."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1216-5EF32-0JA0","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/3VA1216-5EF32-0JA0 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}}