{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA2116-5HN36-0CA0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA2116-5HN36-0CA0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-5HN36-0CA0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-5HN36-0CA0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-5HN36-0CA0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 160 A, ETU350 electronic trip unit, line protection, 187 kA at 240 V, undervoltage release, current production.","salesMarkdown":"The Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-5HN36-0CA0 is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker rated for 160 A continuous current at 40 °C, with an ETU350 electronic trip unit configured for line protection. ## Thermal derating and the real continuous current Above that, it drops: 154 A at 55 °C, 148 A at 60 °C, 142 A at 65 °C, and 136 A at 70 °C. If your enclosure runs hot (poor ventilation, solar load, adjacent heat sources), the 55 °C or 60 °C row is the one you size against, not the 40 °C headline. The maximum power loss of 28 W at rated current gives you a number for enclosure thermal calculations. At 240 V the breaker clears 187 kA symmetrical — that's full-rated for most North American 240/120 V panel feeds. The steep cliff at 690 V (4.25 kA) tells you this frame is not intended for 690 V main service; at that voltage you need a different frame or a current-limiting upstream device. The 20 000 latching endurance cycles suggest it's rated for occasional switching under load, not daily motor starting — it's a distribution breaker, not a contactor replacement.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2116-5HN36-0CA0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 3-Pole, 187","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-5HN36-0CA0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A continuous, 3-pole, ETU350 release, 187 kA at 240 V. Current production, sourced to order. Request quote.","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":"No","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product brand name":"SENTRON","Product designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Latching - endurance":"20 000","Undervoltage Release":"Yes","Communication Function":"No","Phase failure detection":"No","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","Power loss [W] / maximum":"28 W","Auxiliary contact version":"Without","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":"3VA2116-5HN36-0AA0","Design of the auxiliary release":"Undervoltage release (UVR)","Ground fault monitoring version":"Without","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Trip":"3VA9608-0BB24","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":"0","Protective function of the overcurrent release":"LSI","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=384054&mlfb=3VA2116-5HN36-0CA0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-5HN36-0CA0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the interrupting capacity of 3VA2116-5HN36-0CA0 at 415 V?","answer":"It clears 121 kA at 415 V, which covers most 400 V class industrial distribution."},{"question":"What is the closest functional alternative to 3VA2116-5HN36-0CA0?","answer":"The 3VA1112-5EF32-0CA0 is a smaller-frame sibling (100 A frame vs 160 A) with a different trip unit. It will not drop into the same footprint without rewiring — the dimensions and bus-bar centers differ. For a 160 A line-protection MCCB with ETU350, this is the direct fit."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2116-5HN36-0CA0 and how is it quoted?","answer":"We source this part to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm price and lead time."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-5HN36-0CA0","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/3VA2116-5HN36-0CA0 when reusing this data. 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