{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA2116-5HN32-0AL0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA2116-5HN32-0AL0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-5HN32-0AL0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-5HN32-0AL0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-5HN32-0AL0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 160 A, interrupting rating 187 kA at 240 V, ETU350 release.","salesMarkdown":"The Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-5HN32-0AL0 is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) rated for 160 A continuous current across the full 40 °C to 70 °C ambient range — no derating needed as panel temperature rises. That 160 A is the same at every point in that span, so the breaker delivers its full ampacity even in a crowded enclosure with elevated internal heat. Interrupting capacity is the headline number for an MCCB: 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 75.6 kA at 500 V, and 3.7 kA at 690 V. At typical 400 V class distribution voltages this breaker handles 121 kA of prospective fault current — enough for most main or feeder positions in industrial switchgear without requiring a current-limiting upstream device. It includes a trip indicator for quick fault identification during troubleshooting. Maximum power loss is 25.5 W — a figure to check against the enclosure thermal budget, especially in multi-breaker panels. The basic switch assembly is order code 3VA21165HN320AA0 — relevant if a replacement mechanism is needed without replacing the entire breaker.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2116-5HN32-0AL0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 3-Pole, 187","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-5HN32-0AL0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A continuous, 3-pole, 187 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":"86 mm","Width":"105 mm","Height":"181 mm","Maximum":"0 A","Minimum":"0 A","at 240 V":"187 kA","at 415 V":"121 kA","at 440 V":"121 kA","at 500 V":"75.6 kA","at 690 V":"3.7 kA","at 40 °C":"160 A","at 45 °C":"160 A","at 50 °C":"160 A","at 55 °C":"160 A","at 60 °C":"160 A","at 65 °C":"160 A","at 70 °C":"160 A","Depth [In]":"3.39 in","Width [In]":"4.13 in","Height [In]":"7.13 in","Trip Indicator":"Yes","Number Of Poles":"3","Voltage Trigger":"No","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product Brand Name":"SENTRON","Product Designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Undervoltage Release":"No","Communication Function":"No","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","power loss [W] / maximum":"25.5 W","During Operation / Maximum":"70 °C","During Operation / Minimum":"-25 °C","Other Measurement Function":"No","Of The Supplied Basic Switch":"3VA21165HN320AA0","Design Of The Auxiliary Switch":"2 auxiliary switches + 1 trip alarm switch + 1 electrical alarm switch HQ","Ground-Fault Monitoring Version":"Without","Insulation Voltage / Rated Value":"800 V","Design Of The Overcurrent Release":"ETU350","protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","Product Function / Grounding Protection":"No","operating voltage / at AC / rated value":"690 V","reference code / according to IEC 81346-2":"Q","Product Extension / Optional / Motor Drive":"Yes","Protection Function Of The Overcurrent Release":"LSI","number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"4","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AB22","Switching Capacity Class Of The Circuit Breaker":"M","Mechanical Service Life (Operating Cycles) / Typical":"25 000","Type Of Electrical Connection / For Main Current Circuit":"on both sides nut keeper kit","Arrangement Of Electrical Connectors / For Main Current Circuit":"Front terminal"}},"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=1472651&mlfb=3VA2116-5HN32-0AL0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-5HN32-0AL0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the interrupting rating of 3VA2116-5HN32-0AL0 at 415 V?","answer":"121 kA at 415 V, which is the same rating as at 440 V. At 240 V the rating is 187 kA."},{"question":"Does 3VA2116-5HN32-0AL0 require derating at elevated ambient temperatures?","answer":"No — the continuous current rating is 160 A across the entire operating range from 40 °C to 70 °C (–). No derating is needed as panel temperature rises within that span."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2116-5HN32-0AL0 and get current pricing?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm commercial offer."},{"question":"Will 3VA2116-5HN32-0AL0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA2116-5HL32-0AK0?","answer":"Both are 3-pole SENTRON 3VA2 frame MCCBs with the same physical footprint (105 mm wide, 181 mm high, 86 mm deep). The 5HN32-0AL0 carries a 160 A continuous rating and ETU350 trip unit; the 5HL32-0AK0 has a different trip unit and rating. Panel cutout and busbar spacing are identical, so mechanical fit is the same — verify the trip curve and ampacity against the BOM before substituting."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-5HN32-0AL0","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/3VA2116-5HN32-0AL0 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}}