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That 187 kA figure at 240 V is high enough for most industrial distribution panels with large transformer feeds; the drop to 4.5 kA at 690 V means you need to verify the available fault current at that voltage level before committing the BOM line. The 160 A rating holds flat from 40 °C through 50 °C, then derates to 156 A at 55 °C, 151 A at 60 °C, 147 A at 65 °C, and 142 A at 70 °C. Maximum power loss is 35.5 W — that heat has to be vented in a sealed enclosure. ## Built-in auxiliary and undervoltage release The basic switch assembly is order code 3VA12165MH320AA0.","metaTitle":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1216-5MH32-0CH0 MCCB, 160 A, 3-Pole, 187","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1216-5MH32-0CH0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A, 3-pole, 187 kA interrupting at 240 V. Starter protection design with undervoltage release. 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