{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA1216-6GE42-0AA0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA1216-6GE42-0AA0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1216-6GE42-0AA0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1216-6GE42-0AA0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1216-6GE42-0AA0, molded case circuit breaker, 4-pole, 160 A, TM220 release, line protection design.","salesMarkdown":"## What this 160 A MCCB delivers Its interrupting capacity reaches 220 kA at 240 V, 154 kA at 415 V, and 75.6 kA at 440 V — figures that cover most industrial service-entrance and feeder applications where high fault current is a given. The TM220 release combines a thermal bimetal for overload protection and a magnetic coil for short-circuit response. This is a fixed-trip design — no interchangeable rating plugs — so the 160 A frame is the protection setting. Above that, it derates to 156 A at 55 °C, 151 A at 60 °C, 147 A at 65 °C, and 142 A at 70 °C (–). In a sealed, uncooled enclosure, factor in the 33 W maximum power loss when calculating internal temperature rise. The IP40 front protection means it is suited for indoor panel mounting where tools or fingers cannot contact live parts through the front face. The 4-pole width is standard for a 160 A frame; verify the DIN-rail or mounting-plate spacing against your existing panel layout. The breaker does not include a trip indicator — visual confirmation of the tripped state comes from the handle position alone.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1216-6GE42-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 4-Pole, TM22","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1216-6GE42-0AA0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A, 4-pole, TM220 release. Breaking capacity 220 kA at 240 V. Current lifecycle. Sourced to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"70 mm","Width":"140 mm","title":"3VA1216-6GE42-0AA0","Height":"158 mm","Maximum":"160 A","Minimum":"160 A","at 240 V":"220 kA","at 415 V":"154 kA","at 440 V":"75.6 kA","at 500 V":"30 kA","at 690 V":"17 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]":"5.51 in","Height [In]":"6.22 in","description":"circuit breaker 3VA1 IEC frame 250 breaking capacity class H Icu=70kA @ 415V 4-pole, line protection TM220, ATFM, In=160A overload protection Ir=112A...160A short-circuit protection Ii=10 x In N conductor protection 100% nut keeper kit","Trip Indicator":"No","Number Of Poles":"4","Voltage Trigger":"No","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product Brand Name":"SENTRON","Product Designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Undervoltage Release":"No","Design Of The Product":"Line 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":"TM220","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","design of the N-conductor protection":"100%","Product Function / Grounding Protection":"No","operating voltage / at AC / rated value":"690 V","operating voltage / at DC / rated value":"600 V","reference code / according to IEC 81346-2":"Q","Product Extension / Optional / Motor Drive":"Yes","Protection Function Of The Overcurrent Release":"LI","number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"0","Switching Capacity Class Of The Circuit Breaker":"H","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,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/fd7fa55045a483842aefb4cb15a9de20.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=690386&mlfb=3VA1216-6GE42-0AA0"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA1216-6GE42-0AA0 and get a price?","answer":"This part is sourced through independent distribution and quoted to order against an RFQ. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm commercial response."},{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of this MCCB at different voltages?","answer":"The interrupting capacity is 220 kA at 240 V, 154 kA at 415 V, 75.6 kA at 440 V, 30 kA at 500 V, and 17 kA at 690 V (–). These ratings cover most industrial distribution voltages."},{"question":"What are the physical dimensions of 3VA1216-6GE42-0AA0?","answer":"The breaker measures 158 mm high, 140 mm wide, and 70 mm deep (–). It is a 4-pole, 160 A frame size."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1216-6GE42-0AA0","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/3VA1216-6GE42-0AA0 when reusing this data. 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