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The continuous current holds at 160 A from 40 °C up to 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. ## Built-in auxiliary and shunt trip That means you can wire the aux contacts into a PLC for breaker status feedback and use the shunt trip to kill power from an E-stop or safety relay — no need to add separate accessories.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1216-5MH32-0JH0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 3-Pole, 187","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1216-5MH32-0JH0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A rated at 40 °C, 3-pole, 187 kA breaking at 240 V, shunt trip, auxiliary switches. Current production. 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