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Breaking capacity is the headline number that decides whether this breaker clears a fault without upstream coordination issues: 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 79 kA at 500 V, and 4.25 kA at 690 V. At typical 480 V distribution voltages the 121 kA rating covers most high-fault installations; the 690 V figure is low enough that you would verify the available fault current before specifying it on a 600 V system. ## Temperature derating — the real continuous current The 160 A rating holds from 40 °C through 50 °C ambient. Above that it steps down: 154 A at 55 °C, 148 A at 60 °C, 142 A at 65 °C, and 136 A at 70 °C. The maximum operating temperature is 70 °C; storage range is -40 °C to 80 °C. ## Trip unit and auxiliary wiring The breaker also includes an undervoltage release (UVR) as the auxiliary release type, plus a full auxiliary contact set: 2 auxiliary switches, 1 trip alarm switch, and 1 electrical alarm switch (HQ version). That is enough for remote status indication on both open/closed and tripped conditions without adding a separate accessory. Mechanical endurance is rated at 20,000 operations — typical for a 160 A frame used in distribution duty where it cycles infrequently. Dimensions: 105 mm wide, 181 mm tall, 86 mm deep. The 3-pole 160 A frame fits standard MCCB mounting patterns in switchboards and panelboards; the 86 mm depth is shallow enough that it clears most enclosure back-pan depths without interference. The breaker ships with the base switch (3VA2116-5KP32-0AA0) and an integrated auxiliary trip (3VA9608-0BB24) pre-assembled — no separate ordering for those components.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2116-5KP32-0CL0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 187 kA at 24","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA2116-5KP32-0CL0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker, 160 A rated continuous current, 187 kA breaking capacity at 240 V. Current production. Quoted 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","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":"Yes","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":"Yes","Phase failure detection":"No","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","Power loss [W] / maximum":"28 W","Auxiliary contact version":"2 auxiliary switches + 1 trip alarm switch + 1 electrical alarm switch HQ","During Operation / Maximum":"70 °C","During Operation / Minimum":"-25 °C","Other Measurement Function":"Yes","Rated continuous current Iu":"160 A","Rated insulation voltage Ui":"800 V","Of The Supplied Basic Switch":"3VA2116-5KP32-0AA0","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":"ETU850","Protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","Reference code / acc. to DIN EN 81346-2":"Q","Adjustable response value time / tr max.":"20","Adjustable response value time / tr min.":"0.5","Adjustable response value time / tsd max.":"0.5 s","Adjustable response value time / tsd min.":"0.05 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.":"240 A","Adjustable response value current / lr min.":"64 A","Adjustable response value current / Isd max.":"1 600 A","Adjustable response value current / Isd min.":"96 A","Neutral conductors / upgradeable/retrofittable":"Yes","Number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"4","Protective function of the overcurrent release":"LSI","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AB22","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=261756&mlfb=3VA2116-5KP32-0CL0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-5KP32-0CL0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of 3VA2116-5KP32-0CL0 at 480 V?","answer":"At 415 V and 440 V the breaking capacity is 121 kA; at 500 V it is 79 kA. For a 480 V system the 121 kA rating at 440 V is the closest published figure and indicates ample margin for most high-fault installations."},{"question":"What trip unit does this MCCB use?","answer":"It uses the ETU850 electronic trip unit with communication and measurement functions, plus an undervoltage release."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2116-5KP32-0CL0?","answer":"This part is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-5KP32-0CL0","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/3VA2116-5KP32-0CL0 when reusing this data. 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