{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA2116-6HL36-0AC0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA2116-6HL36-0AC0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-6HL36-0AC0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-6HL36-0AC0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-6HL36-0AC0, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker, 160 A rated continuous current, ETU320 electronic trip unit, 242 kA at 240 V breaking capacity.","salesMarkdown":"The Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-6HL36-0AC0 is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) rated for 160 A continuous current, built around the ETU320 electronic trip unit. Just the breaker, two auxiliary switches (HQ type), and the trip unit doing the work. This MCCB carries 242 kA at 240 V, 187 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 121 kA at 500 V, and 3.8 kA at 690 V. For a 480 V panel (common in North America), the 187 kA at 440 V is the closest published figure — that's well above typical available fault current in most industrial distribution boards, so you've got headroom for selectivity coordination downstream. ## Thermal derating — flat to 70 °C Rated continuous current holds at 160 A all the way from 40 °C to 70 °C ambient. No derating curve to calculate for typical panel temperatures — that's unusual for an MCCB in this class and simplifies the panel builder's job. ## Physical fit — panel integration Dimensions are 105 mm wide, 181 mm high, 86 mm deep. That's a standard SENTRON 3VA frame size — it'll drop into the same DIN-rail or screw-mount footprint as other 3VA breakers in the 160 A class.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2116-6HL36-0AC0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 3-Pole, ETU3","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-6HL36-0AC0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A rated continuous current, 3-pole, ETU320 trip unit, 242 kA at 240 V. Active production. Sourced to order again","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":"242 kA","at 415 V":"187 kA","at 440 V":"187 kA","at 500 V":"121 kA","at 690 V":"3.8 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]":"3.4 in","Width [in]":"4.1 in","Height [in]":"7.1 in","Trip indicator":"No","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":"No","Communication Function":"No","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","Power loss [W] / maximum":"25.5 W","Auxiliary contact version":"2 auxiliary switches HQ","During Operation / Maximum":"70 °C","During Operation / Minimum":"-25 °C","Other Measurement Function":"No","Rated continuous current Iu":"160 A","Rated insulation voltage Ui":"800 V","Design of the auxiliary release":"Without auxiliary release","Ground fault monitoring version":"Without","Design of the overcurrent release":"ETU320","Protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","Reference code / acc. to DIN EN 81346-2":"Q","Adjustable response value time / tr max.":"17","Adjustable response value time / tr min.":"0.5","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.":"63 A","Neutral conductors / upgradeable/retrofittable":"No","Number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"2","Protective function of the overcurrent release":"LI","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AA12","Switching capacity class of the circuit breaker":"H","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":"box terminal","Arrangement of electrical connectors / for main current circuit":"Front terminal","Type of connectable conductor cross-section, round conductor terminal, stranded":"1 x (6-120 mm²)"}},"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=1367260&mlfb=3VA2116-6HL36-0AC0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-6HL36-0AC0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2116-6HL36-0AC0?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution channels. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of 3VA2116-6HL36-0AC0 at 480 V?","answer":"The published breaking capacities are 242 kA at 240 V, 187 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 121 kA at 500 V, and 3.8 kA at 690 V. For a 480 V system, the 187 kA at 440 V figure is the closest published rating — it's conservative for most industrial applications."},{"question":"What trip unit does 3VA2116-6HL36-0AC0 use?","answer":"It uses the ETU320 electronic trip unit, which is a line-protection trip — no ground-fault or communication functions onboard."},{"question":"Will 3VA2116-6HL36-0AC0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA1010-2ED32-0JA0?","answer":"Both are SENTRON 3VA frame breakers, so the mounting footprint and bus-bar spacing are the same family. The 3VA2116-6HL36-0AC0 is a 160 A, 3-pole unit with an ETU320 trip; the 3VA1010-2ED32-0JA0 is a different current rating and trip configuration. Verify the ampacity and trip curve match your panel design before swapping."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-6HL36-0AC0","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/3VA2116-6HL36-0AC0 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}}