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The three-pole design fits standard 3-phase motor or feeder circuits. Verify the mounting pattern against your existing panel layout. The lifecycle stage is listed as current — this is an active-production part from Siemens. It is not subject to a last-time-buy or phase-out notice.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1216-5MH32-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 160A, 187kA at 240V","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA1216-5MH32-0AA0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 160A rated at 40°C, TM120M release, 187kA breaking at 240V. Active production. Quoted to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","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":"4.5 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":"Starter 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","Ground-Fault Monitoring Version":"Without","Insulation Voltage / Rated Value":"800 V","Design Of The Overcurrent Release":"TM120M","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","reference code / according to IEC 81346-2":"Q","Product Extension / Optional / Motor Drive":"Yes","Protection Function Of The Overcurrent Release":"I","number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"0","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":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/e857ed41025a41d1e3a045cb62cde5b3.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=569157&mlfb=3VA1216-5MH32-0AA0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1216-5MH32-0AA0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How do I get current pricing and availability for 3VA1216-5MH32-0AA0?","answer":"Submit an RFQ through this listing. The part is sourced to order through independent distribution; availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"Will 3VA1216-5MH32-0AA0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA1112-5MH32-0AA0 without rewiring?","answer":"The 3VA1216-5MH32-0AA0 is a higher-current variant (160 A vs the 3VA1112's rating). Both share the same 3-pole SENTRON 3VA1 family and the same 105 mm width, 158 mm height, and 70 mm depth — so the physical footprint and mounting pattern are identical. The terminal sizes and lug kits may differ for the higher current rating; verify the lug acceptance range against your existing cable and bus bar before assuming a drop-in swap."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does this brand provide for 3VA1216-5MH32-0AA0?","answer":"As a Siemens SENTRON MCCB, this part carries the usual CE marking for the European market and is designed to meet IEC 60947-2. UL and CSA listings are typical for the 3VA series, though the specific listing for this order code should be confirmed from the Siemens declaration of conformity or the device manual available through the Siemens Service & Support portal."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1216-5MH32-0AA0","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/3VA1216-5MH32-0AA0 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}}