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Front IP40 keeps out tools and fingers but not washdown; keep it behind a sealed door in wet environments.","metaTitle":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-5HL46-0HC0 MCCB, 160 A, 187 kA at 24","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-5HL46-0HC0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A rated, 187 kA breaking at 240 V. ETU320 trip unit, shunt trip, 4-pole. Active production. Sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"107 mm","Width":"140 mm","Height":"181 mm","at 240 V":"187 kA","at 415 V":"121 kA","at 690 V":"3.75 kA","at 40 °C":"160 A","at 45 °C":"160 A","at 50 °C":"160 A","at 55 °C":"154 A","at 60 °C":"148 A","at 65 °C":"142 A","at 70 °C":"136 A","Trip indicator":"No","Number of poles":"4","Product version":"Line protection","Voltage trigger":"Yes","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product brand name":"SENTRON","Product designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Latching - endurance":"20 000","Undervoltage Release":"No","Communication Function":"No","Phase failure detection":"No","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","Power loss [W] / maximum":"26 W","Auxiliary contact version":"2 auxiliary switches HQ","During Operation / Maximum":"70 °C","During Operation / Minimum":"-25 °C","Other Measurement Function":"No","Rated continuous current Iu":"160 A","Rated insulation voltage Ui":"800 V","Of The Supplied Basic Switch":"3VA2116-5HL46-0AA0","Design of the auxiliary release":"Shunt trip (STL)","Ground fault monitoring version":"Without","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Trip":"3VA9688-0BL30","Design of the overcurrent release":"ETU320","Protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","Reference code / acc. to DIN EN 81346-2":"Q","Adjustable response value time / tr max.":"17","Adjustable response value time / tr min.":"0.5","Undervoltage Release With Leading Contact":"No","Product extension / optional / motor drive":"Yes","Adjustable response value current / Ir max.":"1 A","Adjustable response value current / li min.":"1.5 A","Adjustable response value current / lr min.":"0.394 A","Neutral conductors / upgradeable/retrofittable":"No","Number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"2","Protective function of the overcurrent release":"LI","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AA12","Switching capacity class of the circuit breaker":"M","Max. rated operational current of the frame size":"160 A","Max. rated operational voltage Ue with AC 50/60Hz":"690 V","Type of electrical connection / for main current circuit":"box terminal","Arrangement of electrical connectors / for main current circuit":"Front terminal","Type of connectable conductor cross-section, round conductor terminal, stranded":"1 x (6-120 mm²)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/83eff65c44469ff46b70582785c85926.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=463828&mlfb=3VA2116-5HL46-0HC0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-5HL46-0HC0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Does the 3VA2116-5HL46-0HC0 have a shunt trip?","answer":"Yes, it includes an integrated shunt trip (STL) release for remote tripping via a control signal. The auxiliary trip order code is 3VA9688-0BL30."},{"question":"What trip unit does the 3VA2116-5HL46-0HC0 use?","answer":"It uses the ETU320 electronic trip unit for line protection. This is a basic unit without communication, phase-failure detection, or ground-fault monitoring."},{"question":"What is the closest functional second-source to the 3VA2116-5HL46-0HC0?","answer":"The 3VA1010-2ED32-0JA0 is a smaller-frame SENTRON MCCB but with different ratings and footprint — it won't drop into a panel wired for the 3VA2 frame without rewiring. For a true functional match in the same frame, stick with the 3VA2 series and match the 160 A rating and ETU320 trip unit."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-5HL46-0HC0","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/3VA2116-5HL46-0HC0 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","indexable":true}}