{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA1216-5EF32-0KH0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA1216-5EF32-0KH0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1216-5EF32-0KH0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1216-5EF32-0KH0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1216-5EF32-0KH0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 160 A, TM240 overcurrent release, line protection, IP40 front.","salesMarkdown":"The interrupting ratings climb steeply with lower voltages: 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V, 36 kA at 440 V, and 17 kA at 690 V, so an engineer coordinating selectivity upstream needs to verify the available fault current at the point of installation against these SCCR values. The thermal derating curve holds flat at 160 A from 40 °C through 50 °C, then drops to 155.6 A at 55 °C, 151.2 A at 60 °C, 146.8 A at 65 °C, and 142.4 A at 70 °C — a panel builder stuffing this into a high-ambient enclosure should size the branch accordingly. ## Built-in accessories and trip options The integrated auxiliary trip order code is 3VA9688-0BL33. The trip indicator and voltage trigger are present, so a field tech can see at a glance whether the breaker tripped on fault or was manually opened. ## Where it goes in the panel The latching endurance is rated at 15,000 operations, which is typical for a distribution breaker not cycled daily like a contactor. No communication function and no phase-failure detection on this variant — it's a dumb, reliable overcurrent protector.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1216-5EF32-0KH0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 3-Pole, Line","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA1216-5EF32-0KH0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker, 160 A rated continuous current, 3-pole, TM240 release, 187 kA at 240 V. Current production. 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":"36 kA","at 690 V":"17 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":"Yes","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 + 1 trip alarm switch 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":"3","Protective function of the overcurrent release":"LI","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AB12","Switching capacity class of the circuit breaker":"S","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=568371&mlfb=3VA1216-5EF32-0KH0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1216-5EF32-0KH0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the interrupting rating of 3VA1216-5EF32-0KH0 at 415 V?","answer":"121 kA at 415 V. The breaker also carries 187 kA at 240 V, 36 kA at 440 V, and 17 kA at 690 V."},{"question":"What is the rated continuous current of this MCCB?","answer":"160 A (Iu). The TM240 thermal-magnetic release is set for that ampacity, with thermal derating starting above 50 °C."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA1216-5EF32-0KH0 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 a firm price and lead time."},{"question":"What auxiliary contacts come with this breaker?","answer":"It includes 2 auxiliary switches plus 1 trip alarm switch (HQ configuration), plus a shunt trip (STL) for remote tripping. The integrated auxiliary trip order code is 3VA9688-0BL33."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1216-5EF32-0KH0","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/3VA1216-5EF32-0KH0 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}}