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The 86 mm depth (3.39 in) matters when gland-plate clearance is tight; leave at least 100 mm in front of the DIN rail for the arc-chamber exhaust and wiring sweep. Max power loss is 25.5 W at rated load. The minimum adjustable trip setting is 240 A (the long-time pickup floor), and the maximum is 1 600 A (the short-time or instantaneous ceiling), giving a wide coordination window for selective tripping with downstream devices. Communication function is onboard, so this breaker can report status and trip events over the SENTRON bus without an external module. The auxiliary switch configuration is 4 HQ switches — high-quantity auxiliary contacts for remote indication, interlocking, or PLC feedback. That's a standard residual-current method, not a zero-sequence CT; the breaker itself handles the detection, no external RCM needed.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2116-5JQ32-0AE0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 3-Pole, 187","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-5JQ32-0AE0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A continuous, 3-pole, 187 kA interrupting at 240 V. Active lifecycle, available to order. Quoted on request.","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":"240 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","Initial Value":"32 A","Trip Indicator":"No","Number Of Poles":"3","Voltage Trigger":"No","lifecycle_stage":"current","Full-Scale Value":"160 A","Product Brand Name":"SENTRON","Product Designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Undervoltage Release":"No","Design Of The Product":"Line protection","Communication Function":"Yes","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":"3VA21165JQ320AA0","Design Of The Auxiliary Switch":"4 auxiliary switches HQ","Ground-Fault Monitoring Version":"Summation current formation L-conductor","Continuous Current / Rated Value":"160 A","Insulation Voltage / Rated Value":"800 V","Design Of The Overcurrent Release":"ETU560","protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","design of the N-conductor protection":"adjustable OFF; 20% to 160%","Product Function / Grounding Protection":"Yes","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":"LSIG","number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"4","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AA12","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=240789&mlfb=3VA2116-5JQ32-0AE0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-5JQ32-0AE0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2116-5JQ32-0AE0 and what is the lead time?","answer":"This part is sourced to order through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time against an RFQ — submit one for the latest lead time."},{"question":"Will 3VA2116-5JQ32-0AE0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA2116-5JP32-0AE0 without rewiring?","answer":"Both are 3-pole 160 A SENTRON MCCBs in the same 105 mm wide footprint, so the mechanical fit and bus-bar spacing are identical. The difference is in the trip unit and auxiliary switch configuration — the 5JQ32 carries 4 HQ auxiliary switches and a communication-capable trip unit, while the 5JP32 variant has a different accessory set. Verify the wiring diagram for the auxiliary contact assignment before swapping."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does this brand provide for 3VA2116-5JQ32-0AE0?","answer":"Siemens SENTRON MCCBs are typically supplied with CE, UL, and CSA certifications, plus RoHS and REACH compliance declarations. Specific documentation for this order code is available on request."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-5JQ32-0AE0","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/3VA2116-5JQ32-0AE0 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}}