{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA2116-6HM32-0AA0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA2116-6HM32-0AA0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-6HM32-0AA0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-6HM32-0AA0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-6HM32-0AA0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 160 A continuous, 242 kA breaking capacity at 240 VAC, line protection design.","salesMarkdown":"Three poles, line-protection design, no undervoltage release or communication function onboard. This is the version you spec when you need a straight thermal-magnetic or electronic-trip MCCB for a distribution panel, motor control center, or feeder circuit, and you want the high interrupting capacity that the 3VA2 frame carries. ## Breaking capacity — what the voltage-dependent numbers mean for coordination This breaker delivers 242 kA at 240 V, 187 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 121 kA at 500 V, and 3.7 kA at 690 V. The sharp drop to 3.7 kA at 690 V means this is not a 690 V main breaker; it is a 240–500 V device with a 690 V rating that covers incidental or lightly-faulted circuits only. ## Ground-fault monitoring version This variant is configured for summation-current ground-fault monitoring on the L-conductor — meaning it uses a summation CT around the phase conductors to detect residual current. That is the standard approach for solidly-grounded systems where you want ground-fault protection without a separate GF relay. The 3VA2116-6HM32-0AA0 does not include a trip indicator or voltage trigger, so ground-fault events will not leave a visible flag on the breaker face; plan for an external indication if the application requires it.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2116-6HM32-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 3-Pole, 242","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-6HM32-0AA0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A continuous, 3-pole, 242 kA breaking capacity at 240 VAC. Active production. Sourced to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","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","Initial Value":"32 A","Trip Indicator":"No","Number Of Poles":"3","Voltage Trigger":"No","lifecycle_stage":"current","Full-Scale Value":"160 A","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","Ground-Fault Monitoring Version":"Summation current formation L-conductor","Continuous Current / Rated Value":"160 A","Insulation Voltage / Rated Value":"800 V","Design Of The Overcurrent Release":"ETU330","protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","Product Function / Grounding Protection":"Yes","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":"LIG","number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"0","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=410473&mlfb=3VA2116-6HM32-0AA0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-6HM32-0AA0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2116-6HM32-0AA0 and get a price?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Submit an RFQ for current availability and pricing — confirmed at quote time, not from a static listing."},{"question":"What is the closest functional second-source to 3VA2116-6HM32-0AA0?","answer":"The 3VA2116-5JP32-0AE0 is a peer in the same 3VA2 frame family, but it carries a different trip-unit variant and accessory configuration. The 3VA2116-6HM32-0AA0 is the ground-fault monitoring version with summation-current detection; the -5JP32-0AE0 does not include that feature. Panel footprint (105 × 181 × 86 mm) and busbar connection are identical, so it will physically fit the same mounting base, but the trip functionality differs — verify the trip unit matches your coordination study before substituting."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for 3VA2116-6HM32-0AA0?","answer":"Siemens SENTRON MCCBs carry IEC/EN 60947-2 certification as standard. RoHS and REACH compliance declarations are available from the manufacturer. The product designation and brand (SENTRON) are on the nameplate; specific UL/CSA listing status should be confirmed against the exact order code variant at quote time."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-6HM32-0AA0","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/3VA2116-6HM32-0AA0 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}}