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The high fault-current headroom at common distribution voltages (240–415 V) means this breaker can be used as a main or feeder in high-capacity panels where upstream fault current is substantial — no need to oversize to the next frame just for SCCR. ## Undervoltage release and line protection This is a line-protection design, not a motor-protection breaker; it's intended for cable and busbar protection in distribution panels. No trip indicator on the front face, so you'll rely on the handle position or a remote auxiliary contact for status indication. The basic switch assembly carries order code 3VA21166HL320AA0 — useful to know if you're sourcing the internal mechanism separately for a repair rather than replacing the whole breaker.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2116-6HL32-0CA0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 3-Pole, 242","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA2116-6HL32-0CA0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker, 160 A continuous, 3-pole, 242 kA interrupting at 240 V. Current lifecycle stage. 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At 240 V it is 242 kA, at 500 V it is 121 kA, and at 690 V it is 3.7 kA."},{"question":"Does this MCCB have an undervoltage release?","answer":"Yes, it is equipped with an undervoltage release (UVR) as the auxiliary release type."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2116-6HL32-0CA0?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted 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/3VA2116-6HL32-0CA0","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/3VA2116-6HL32-0CA0 when reusing this data. 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