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This MCCB delivers 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 75.6 kA at 500 V, and 3.7 kA at 690 V. For a 480 V panel with a 100 kA available fault current, this breaker holds 75.6 kA at 500 V, which covers the 480 V case with headroom. The 690 V figure (3.7 kA) is a reminder that at higher voltages the arc extinction challenge grows; this is not a 690 V main breaker for high-fault installations. Dimensions are 181 mm high, 140 mm wide, and 86 mm deep — a 4-pole MCCB footprint that fits standard Siemens 3VA2 mounting accessories.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2116-5KP46-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 4-Pole, 187","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA2116-5KP46-0AA0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker, 160 A continuous, 4-pole, 187 kA at 240 V. ETU850 trip unit. Active production. Quoted to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"86 mm","Width":"140 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]":"5.51 in","Height [In]":"7.13 in","Trip Indicator":"No","Number Of Poles":"4","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":"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":"Yes","Ground-Fault Monitoring Version":"Without","Continuous Current / Rated Value":"160 A","Insulation Voltage / Rated Value":"800 V","Design Of The Overcurrent Release":"ETU850","protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","design of the N-conductor protection":"adjustable OFF; 20% to 100%","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":"0","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=530791&mlfb=3VA2116-5KP46-0AA0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-5KP46-0AA0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of 3VA2116-5KP46-0AA0 at 415 V?","answer":"121 kA at 415 V, which also applies at 440 V. At 240 V it reaches 187 kA, at 500 V it is 75.6 kA, and at 690 V it is 3.7 kA."},{"question":"Will 3VA2116-5KP46-0AA0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA2116-5JP32-0AE0 without rewiring?","answer":"Both are 4-pole 3VA2 frame breakers sharing the same mounting footprint and accessory ecosystem, so mechanical fit is identical. The difference is in the trip unit and ratings — the -5KP46-0AA0 uses an ETU850 electronic trip with communication, while the -5JP32-0AE0 uses a different release. Verify the protection settings and communication wiring match your panel design before swapping."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2116-5KP46-0AA0 and how is it quoted?","answer":"Sourced 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 on your quantity."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-5KP46-0AA0","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/3VA2116-5KP46-0AA0 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}}