{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA2116-6JQ46-0AA0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA2116-6JQ46-0AA0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-6JQ46-0AA0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-6JQ46-0AA0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-6JQ46-0AA0, molded case circuit breaker, 4-pole, 160 A continuous rated current, 242 kA breaking capacity at 240 V, line protection design with communication function.","salesMarkdown":"Its continuous current rating is 160 A, with an adjustable overload trip range from 240 A minimum to 1 600 A maximum — meaning the breaker can be coordinated to protect feeders or large branch circuits within that window. Breaking capacity varies sharply by system voltage: 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. That 690 V figure is low enough that the breaker is effectively a 500 V-class device for high-fault applications; at 690 V the available fault current must be verified against the 3.7 kA limit. ## Selectivity and coordination Power loss is 25.5 W maximum at rated current. That figure feeds the enclosure thermal budget; for a multi-breaker lineup, summing the losses determines whether forced ventilation is required. The 3VA2116-6JQ46-0AA0 carries communication function and summation-current ground-fault monitoring (L + N conductor), features that differentiate it from simpler frame variants. If the customer's approved manufacturer list specifies these options, no deviation is needed. Dimensions are 86 mm depth, 140 mm width, 181 mm height. The storage minimum is the handling limit — the breaker can be warehoused in unheated facilities, but commissioning below -25 °C is not supported.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2116-6JQ46-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 4-Pole, 86 m","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA2116-6JQ46-0AA0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker, 160 A continuous, 4-pole, 242 kA at 240 V. Active production. Quoted 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":"140 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]":"5.51 in","Height [In]":"7.13 in","Initial Value":"32 A","Trip Indicator":"No","Number Of Poles":"4","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":"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":"No","Ground-Fault Monitoring Version":"Summation current formation L + N conductor","Continuous Current / Rated Value":"160 A","Insulation Voltage / Rated Value":"800 V","Design Of The Overcurrent Release":"ETU560","protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","design of the N-conductor protection":"adjustable OFF; 20% to 100%","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":"LSIG","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":"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=348697&mlfb=3VA2116-6JQ46-0AA0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-6JQ46-0AA0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How do I get current pricing and availability for 3VA2116-6JQ46-0AA0?","answer":"Pricing and availability are confirmed at quote time. Submit an RFQ for this order code; the response will include current market pricing and lead time from our supply network."},{"question":"What is 3VA2116-6JQ46-0AA0's listed depth?","answer":"The depth is 86 mm (3.39 in). Combined with the 140 mm width and 181 mm height, this defines the panel cutout and enclosure clearance required."},{"question":"Will 3VA2116-6JQ46-0AA0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA2116-5JP32-0AE0 without rewiring?","answer":"Both are 4-pole SENTRON 3VA frame breakers with the same 160 A continuous rating and identical physical footprint (86 mm depth, 140 mm width, 181 mm height). The 6JQ46 variant adds communication function and summation-current ground-fault monitoring; if those features are not required by the customer's AML, the 5JP32 may be an approved alternate — but a written deviation is needed before substituting on a customer-specified BOM."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-6JQ46-0AA0","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/3VA2116-6JQ46-0AA0 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}}