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It is a line-protection device (no ground-fault monitoring, no undervoltage release, no communication module) — a straightforward main or feeder breaker for distribution panels, motor control centers, and switchboards. ## Breaking capacity — what the voltage steps tell you The 187 kA at 240 V is the headline number, but the 121 kA at 415 V is the one that matters for most European and Asian 400 V class panels. At 500 V it still holds 75.6 kA — enough for most industrial 480 V feeds in North America. The drop to 3.7 kA at 690 V means this frame is not intended for high-impedance 690 V systems; if your line side is 690 V with significant fault current, you need a larger frame or a current-limiting upstream device. ## Physical fit and auxiliary wiring No communication function, no undervoltage release, no shunt trip — if you need remote trip or status over a bus, this is not the variant. The supplied basic switch order code is 3VA21165HN360AA0, which is the internal switching mechanism; you order the complete breaker as 3VA2116-5HN36-0AJ0.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2116-5HN36-0AJ0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 3-Pole, 187","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-5HN36-0AJ0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A continuous, 3-pole, 187 kA breaking at 240 V. Current production. 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":"1 600 A","Minimum":"1 600 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","Design Of The Product":"Line protection","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":"3VA21165HN360AA0","Design Of The Auxiliary Switch":"2 auxiliary switches + 1 trip alarm switch HP","Ground-Fault Monitoring Version":"Without","Continuous Current / Rated Value":"160 A","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","Continuous Current / Rated Value / Maximum":"160 A","Product Extension / Optional / Motor Drive":"Yes","Protection Function Of The Overcurrent Release":"LSI","number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"3","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AB11","Switching Capacity Class Of The Circuit Breaker":"M","Mechanical Service Life (Operating Cycles) / Typical":"25 000","Type Of Electrical Connection / For Main Current Circuit":"double-sided box terminal","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=317594&mlfb=3VA2116-5HN36-0AJ0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-5HN36-0AJ0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2116-5HN36-0AJ0?","answer":"This part is sourced through independent distribution and quoted to order against an RFQ. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"What are the key ratings for 3VA2116-5HN36-0AJ0?","answer":"It is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker rated 160 A continuous (no derating from 40 °C to 70 °C), with breaking capacity of 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415/440 V, 75.6 kA at 500 V, and 3.7 kA at 690 V. Insulation voltage is 800 V."},{"question":"Will 3VA2116-5HN36-0AJ0 drop into a panel specified for 3VA2116-5HL32-0AK0?","answer":"Both are 3VA2 frame breakers with the same physical footprint (105 mm wide, 181 mm tall, 86 mm deep), so the mechanical fit is identical. The difference is in the internal trip unit and auxiliary configuration — verify the trip curve and accessory count match your BOM before substituting."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for this MCCB?","answer":"The evidence does not list specific compliance certificates (RoHS, REACH, UL, IEC) for this order code. Siemens SENTRON breakers typically carry IEC 60947-2 and UL 489 certifications, but confirm the exact documentation package with your order."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-5HN36-0AJ0","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/3VA2116-5HN36-0AJ0 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}}