{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA2116-6HL32-0HC0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA2116-6HL32-0HC0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-6HL32-0HC0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-6HL32-0HC0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 160 A continuous, 242 kA at 240 VAC, line protection with shunt trip and 2 auxiliary switches HQ.","salesMarkdown":"It's a 3-pole unit rated 160 A continuous current, with a breaking capacity that starts at 242 kA at 240 VAC and holds 187 kA at 415 V and 440 V, then drops to 121 kA at 500 V and 3.7 kA at 690 V. The shunt trip (STL) release is built in, so you can remotely trip the breaker from a safety circuit or emergency-stop chain. Two auxiliary switches HQ are also fitted, giving you status feedback (open/closed) for a PLC or annunciator without adding external blocks. Power loss is listed at 25.5 W maximum — that's the heat this breaker dumps into the enclosure at full rated current. For a panel designer, that number drives ventilation or derating of adjacent devices. No communication function on this variant, so it's a standalone thermal-magnetic or electronic-trip breaker (the evidence doesn't specify trip type, but the line-protection designation and shunt trip point to a standard industrial MCCB).","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2116-6HL32-0HC0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 3-Pole, 242","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA2116-6HL32-0HC0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker, 160 A continuous, 3-pole, 242 kA breaking capacity at 240 VAC. Line protection with shunt trip. Current production.","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":"242 kA","at 415 V":"187 kA","at 440 V":"187 kA","at 500 V":"121 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","Trip Indicator":"No","Number Of Poles":"3","Voltage Trigger":"Yes","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product Brand Name":"SENTRON","Product Designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Undervoltage Release":"No","Design Of The Product":"Line protection","Communication Function":"No","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":"3VA21166HL320AA0","Design Of The Auxiliary Switch":"2 auxiliary switches HQ","Design Of The Auxiliary Release":"shunt trip (STL)","Ground-Fault Monitoring Version":"Without","Continuous Current / Rated Value":"160 A","Insulation Voltage / Rated Value":"800 V","Design Of The Overcurrent Release":"ETU320","protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Trip Unit":"3VA9688-0BL30","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":"LI","number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"2","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AA12","Switching Capacity Class Of The Circuit Breaker":"H","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=462475&mlfb=3VA2116-6HL32-0HC0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-6HL32-0HC0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2116-6HL32-0HC0 and how do I get a price?","answer":"This MCCB is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through our independent distribution network. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm price and lead time."},{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of 3VA2116-6HL32-0HC0 at different voltages?","answer":"Breaking capacity is 242 kA at 240 VAC, 187 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 121 kA at 500 V, and 3.7 kA at 690 V. The steep drop at 690 V means this breaker is not suited for 690 V main feeders with high fault current."},{"question":"What does the shunt trip (STL) release do on this MCCB?","answer":"The built-in shunt trip (STL) allows remote tripping of the breaker from a safety circuit, emergency-stop button, or PLC output — useful for downstream protection or controlled shutdown."},{"question":"Does 3VA2116-6HL32-0HC0 require derating at high ambient temperatures?","answer":"No derating needed — the 160 A continuous rating holds flat from 40 °C up to 70 °C ambient. That's a strong thermal margin for hot enclosures."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-6HL32-0HC0","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/3VA2116-6HL32-0HC0 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}}