{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA2116-5JQ32-0AF0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA2116-5JQ32-0AF0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-5JQ32-0AF0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-5JQ32-0AF0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-5JQ32-0AF0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 160 A, 187 kA at 240 V, line protection design with communication function.","salesMarkdown":"## What this 160 A MCCB delivers It carries a maximum breaking capacity of 187 kA at 240 V, stepping down to 121 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 75.6 kA at 500 V, and 3.7 kA at 690 V — so the interrupting capability is highest at the lower voltages typical of North American 240/277 V services, while still holding a respectable 121 kA at common 400 V-class industrial supplies. This MCCB includes an onboard communication function, making it suitable for integration into a monitored distribution system where trip events and load data are polled over a bus. The auxiliary switch configuration is listed as 1 auxiliary switch + 1 trip alarm switch HQ, which gives a discrete status contact and a separate alarm contact for remote indication — no need to add an external shunt trip or under-voltage release for basic signaling. Mounts in a standard SENTRON MCCB panelboard or switchboard cradle. The 105 mm width fits the standard 3-pole slot. Line and load connections accept conductors sized for 160 A continuous.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2116-5JQ32-0AF0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 3-Pole, 187","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-5JQ32-0AF0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A, 3-pole, 187 kA breaking capacity at 240 V. Current lifecycle stage, sourced 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":"Yes","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":"1 auxiliary switch + 1 trip alarm switch 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":"2","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AB12","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=442914&mlfb=3VA2116-5JQ32-0AF0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-5JQ32-0AF0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Will 3VA2116-5JQ32-0AF0 drop into a panel that was specified around 3VA2116-5JP32-0AE0 without rewiring?","answer":"Yes, the physical footprint and busbar connections are identical between the two. The only difference is the auxiliary switch configuration — the 5JQ32-0AF0 has 1 auxiliary + 1 trip alarm switch HQ versus the 5JP32-0AE0's different auxiliary switch variant. If the panel wiring expects the HQ alarm contact, no rewiring is needed; if it expects a different auxiliary contact pattern, you may need to re-terminate the control wiring."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does this brand provide for 3VA2116-5JQ32-0AF0 (RoHS, REACH, UL, IEC)?","answer":"As a Siemens SENTRON product, this MCCB is designed to meet applicable IEC and UL standards for molded case circuit breakers. RoHS and REACH compliance declarations are typically available through Siemens' documentation portal using the order code. Specific certification marks (UL, CSA, CE) should be verified against the unit's side label or the Siemens certificate database for the exact variant."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-5JQ32-0AF0","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/3VA2116-5JQ32-0AF0 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}}