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This MCCB delivers 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V, 30 kA at 440 V, and 17 kA at 690 V — those are the interrupting ratings at each voltage level, so a site electrical engineer can coordinate selectivity with upstream breakers and confirm the SCCR meets the available fault current at the panel. The breaker holds 160 A up to 50 °C ambient; at 55 °C it derates to 153.6 A, at 60 °C to 150.4 A, at 65 °C to 147.2 A, and at 70 °C to 144 A — so if the enclosure runs hot, the continuous current must be reduced accordingly. Front protection is IP40, so it is splash-proof from the front but not sealed against dust ingress — fine for a clean panel environment, not for washdown zones.","metaTitle":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1216-5MH32-0JA0 MCCB, 160 A, 3-pole, star","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1216-5MH32-0JA0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A rated, 3-pole, starter protection with TM120M release and shunt trip. 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