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The 690 V rating of 17 kA still covers most downstream sub-distribution scenarios. ## Temperature derating — the real-world current capacity Above that, derate per the published curve: 156 A at 55 °C, 151 A at 60 °C, 147 A at 65 °C, and 142 A at 70 °C. If this breaker lands in a non-air-conditioned enclosure or a high-ambient panel room, use the 60 °C or 70 °C column for your load calculation. Front-face protection is IP40, so it is suited for indoor panel mounting where no washdown or dust ingress is expected. The design accepts an optional motor drive for remote operation. The 3VA series carries IEC 60947-2 certification for molded case circuit breakers. The manufacturer provides RoHS and REACH declarations as standard compliance documentation with the product.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1216-6EF42-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 4-Pole, 220","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA1216-6EF42-0AA0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker, 160 A rated current Iu, 4-pole, TM240 release, 220 kA at 240 V. Current lifecycle stage. 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Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time through independent distribution channels."},{"question":"Will 3VA1216-6EF42-0AA0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA1112-5EE36-0AA0 without rewiring?","answer":"Not without verification. The 3VA1216-6EF42-0AA0 is a 4-pole, 160 A breaker with a TM240 release, while the 3VA1112-5EE36-0AA0 is a different frame size and rating. Compare the mounting footprint (70 x 140 x 158 mm for this unit) and the busbar connection pattern against your existing panel layout before assuming interchangeability."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does this brand provide for 3VA1216-6EF42-0AA0?","answer":"Standard documentation includes IEC 60947-2 certification, RoHS and REACH declarations, and the reference code per IEC 81346-2 (Q)."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1216-6EF42-0AA0","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/3VA1216-6EF42-0AA0 when reusing this data. 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