{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA2116-5HN32-0JC0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA2116-5HN32-0JC0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-5HN32-0JC0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-5HN32-0JC0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-5HN32-0JC0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 160 A rated continuous current Iu, line protection, ETU350 release, 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V.","salesMarkdown":"Its 160 A rated continuous current Iu at 40 °C holds steady through 50 °C before it starts to derate — at 55 °C it carries 154 A, at 60 °C it carries 148 A, at 65 °C it carries 142 A, and at 70 °C it carries 136 A. That thermal curve tells you the breaker is comfortable in a warm enclosure; you don't lose headroom until the ambient passes 50 °C. At 690 V it still interrupts 4.25 kA, which covers most motor-circuit faults at that voltage. The ETU350 electronic trip unit gives adjustable long-time, short-time, and instantaneous protection; it's a line-protection version, so it's set up for feeder duty rather than generator or motor protection. No communication function, no phase failure detection, no ground fault monitoring — this is a straightforward thermal-magnetic replacement with electronic trip precision. The auxiliary trip module is order code 3VA9688-0BL32; the basic switch is 3VA2116-5HN32-0AA0. No undervoltage release is fitted, so if you need UVR protection for a motor starter interlock, you'll add that separately. That width is the standard 105 mm frame for 160 A SENTRON breakers — it occupies three 35 mm DIN spaces (105 mm ÷ 35 mm = 3 modules). Maximum power loss is 25.5 W, so ventilation in a sealed panel is advisable if you're grouping several breakers. ## Comparison with a close sibling The closest functional peer is 3VA2116-5HL32-0AK0. Both are 160 A, 3-pole SENTRON MCCBs with ETU350 trip units. The difference is in the auxiliary configuration: this -5HN32-0JC0 carries two HQ auxiliary switches and a shunt trip (STL); the -5HL32-0AK0 carries a different auxiliary contact set and an undervoltage release instead of a shunt trip. If your panel was wired for an undervoltage release (UVR), the -5HL32-0AK0 is the drop-in; this -5HN32-0JC0 is the right pick when you need remote trip via shunt trip and status indication from two auxiliary contacts. Panel cutout and bus connection are identical — same 105 mm frame, same mounting pattern.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2116-5HN32-0JC0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 3-Pole, 187","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-5HN32-0JC0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A rated, 3-pole, 187 kA at 240 V. Current production. Sourced to order via 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","at 240 V":"187 kA","at 415 V":"121 kA","at 440 V":"121 kA","at 500 V":"79 kA","at 690 V":"4.25 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":"3","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":"25.5 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":"3VA2116-5HN32-0AA0","Design of the auxiliary release":"Shunt trip (STL)","Ground fault monitoring version":"Without","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Trip":"3VA9688-0BL32","Design of the overcurrent release":"ETU350","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","Adjustable response value time / tsd max.":"0.4 s","Adjustable response value time / tsd min.":"0.02 s","Undervoltage Release With Leading Contact":"No","Product extension / optional / motor drive":"Yes","Adjustable response value current / Ir max.":"160 A","Adjustable response value current / li max.":"1 600 A","Adjustable response value current / li min.":"1 600 A","Adjustable response value current / lr min.":"63 A","Adjustable response value current / Isd max.":"1 600 A","Adjustable response value current / Isd min.":"240 A","Neutral conductors / upgradeable/retrofittable":"No","Number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"2","Protective function of the overcurrent release":"LSI","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":"Lug terminal","Arrangement of electrical connectors / for main current circuit":"Front terminal","Type of connectable conductor cross-section, connection screw, width x thickness , max.":"25 x 8.5","Type of connectable conductor cross-section, connection screw, width x thickness , min.":"13 x 1 mm"}},"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=510428&mlfb=3VA2116-5HN32-0JC0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-5HN32-0JC0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How do I get current pricing and availability for 3VA2116-5HN32-0JC0?","answer":"Submit an RFQ. Pricing and availability are confirmed at quote time — we source this through independent distribution channels and quote to order."},{"question":"What is the closest functional second-source to 3VA2116-5HN32-0JC0?","answer":"The closest functional peer is 3VA2116-5HL32-0AK0. Both are 160 A, 3-pole SENTRON MCCBs with ETU350 trip units. The key difference is the auxiliary release: this -5HN32-0JC0 has a shunt trip (STL); the -5HL32-0AK0 has an undervoltage release. Panel cutout and bus connection are identical."},{"question":"Will 3VA2116-5HN32-0JC0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA2116-5HL32-0AK0 without rewiring?","answer":"Mechanically yes — same 105 mm frame, same mounting pattern. But the auxiliary wiring differs: this unit has a shunt trip (STL) and two HQ auxiliary switches; the -5HL32-0AK0 has an undervoltage release and a different auxiliary contact set. The main power bus connection is identical."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-5HN32-0JC0","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/3VA2116-5HN32-0JC0 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}}