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Breaking capacity is the headline: 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. ## Panel integration and deployment The optional motor drive allows remote electrical closing, useful for automated transfer schemes or remote-reset applications. Communication function is built in, supporting integration with higher-level monitoring systems. ## Ground-fault and release detail The ETU860 release is an electronic trip unit with LSI protection curves (long-time, short-time, instantaneous) plus ground-fault protection. The ground-fault monitoring uses summation current formation on the L-conductor — meaning it measures the vector sum of phase currents to detect leakage to earth. This is a true residual-current detection method, not a zero-sequence sensor, so it catches arcing ground faults that a simple overcurrent device would miss.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2116-6KQ32-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 242 kA","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-6KQ32-0AA0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A rated current, 242 kA breaking capacity at 240 V. Active production. Quoted to order.","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","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","Product version":"Line protection","Voltage Trigger":"No","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product Brand Name":"SENTRON","Product Designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Undervoltage Release":"No","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":"Yes","Courant permanent assigné Iu":"160 A","Ground-Fault Monitoring Version":"Summation current formation L-conductor","Tension assignée d'isolement Ui":"800 V","Design Of The Overcurrent Release":"ETU860","protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","reference code / acc. to IEC 81346-2":"Q","Product Extension / Optional / Motor Drive":"Yes","Adjustable response value current / lg max.":"160 A","Adjustable response value current / lg min.":"32 A","Adjustable response value current / li max.":"1 600 A","Adjustable response value current / li min.":"240 A","Neutral conductors / upgradeable/retrofittable":"Yes","Protection Function Of The Overcurrent Release":"LSIG","number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"0","Switching Capacity Class Of The Circuit Breaker":"H","Max. rated operational current of the frame size":"160 A","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","Type of connectable conductor cross-section, connection screw, width x thickness , min.":"13 x 1 mm"}},"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=76031&mlfb=3VA2116-6KQ32-0AA0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-6KQ32-0AA0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How do I get current pricing and availability for 3VA2116-6KQ32-0AA0?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm position."},{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of this MCCB at 240 V?","answer":"The breaking capacity is 242 kA at 240 V, which is exceptionally high for a 160 A frame — suitable for high-fault installations near large transformers or utility feeds."},{"question":"What trip unit does 3VA2116-6KQ32-0AA0 use?","answer":"It uses the ETU860 electronic trip unit with LSI protection curves and integrated ground-fault monitoring via summation current formation on the L-conductor."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-6KQ32-0AA0","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/3VA2116-6KQ32-0AA0 when reusing this data. 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