{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA2116-7HL32-0AF0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA2116-7HL32-0AF0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-7HL32-0AF0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-7HL32-0AF0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-7HL32-0AF0, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker, 160 A rated continuous current, ETU320 electronic trip unit, 330 kA interrupting capacity at 240 V AC, line protection version.","salesMarkdown":"## What the 160 A rating and 330 kA interrupting capacity mean for your panel The Siemens 3VA2116-7HL32-0AF0 is a 3-pole SENTRON molded case circuit breaker rated for 160 A continuous current across the full ambient range from 40 °C to 70 °C — no derating needed up to the 70 °C operating maximum. That 160 A holds steady through the entire temperature band, which simplifies panel sizing when the enclosure sits near warm machinery or in a non-conditioned electrical room. The interrupting capacity is the headline number for fault protection: 330 kA at 240 V AC, 242 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 187 kA at 500 V, and 3.8 kA at 690 V. The drop to 3.8 kA at 690 V is expected for this frame size — the breaker is primarily designed for 240–500 V distribution, not 690 V motor circuits. The ETU320 electronic trip unit gives you adjustable long-time pickup (Ig) from 160 A fixed, short-time pickup (Ii) adjustable up to 1,600 A, and adjustable time delays (tr) from 0.5 to 17 seconds. That adjustability lets you coordinate selectively with downstream feeders — you can set the short-time delay long enough to ride through a downstream fault without tripping the main. ## Lifecycle and sourcing — current production, quoted to order The SENTRON 3VA platform is Siemens' current-generation MCCB family, replacing the older 3VL series. The ETU320 release is a standard electronic trip unit found across multiple 3VA frame sizes, so firmware and accessory commonality (motor operators, shunt trips, auxiliary contacts) is shared within the family. The IP40 front protection is typical for panel-mounted breakers — the enclosure provides the additional ingress protection for the busbar compartment. That 105 mm width (about 4.1 inches) is the standard 3VA frame width for this current rating — it occupies a single 105 mm-wide slot in a Siemens panelboard or switchboard. The 86 mm depth includes the arc-chamber housing but not the operating handle projection; account for handle clearance when laying out the enclosure door.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2116-7HL32-0AF0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, ETU320, 330","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA2116-7HL32-0AF0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker, 160 A rated current, ETU320 electronic release, 330 kA interrupting at 240 V. Current production. Sourced to order a","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":"330 kA","at 415 V":"242 kA","at 440 V":"242 kA","at 500 V":"187 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","Width [in]":"4.1 in","Height [in]":"7.1 in","Number of poles":"3","Product version":"Line protection","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product brand name":"SENTRON","Product designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","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","Rated continuous current Iu":"160 A","Rated insulation voltage Ui":"800 V","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","Product extension / optional / motor drive":"Yes","Adjustable response value current / lg min.":"160 A","Adjustable response value current / li max.":"1 600 A","Adjustable response value current / li min.":"240 A","Neutral conductors / upgradeable/retrofittable":"No","Protection Function Of The Overcurrent Release":"LI","Switching capacity class of the circuit breaker":"C","Max. rated operational current of the frame size":"160 A","Max. rated operational voltage Ue with AC 50/60Hz":"690 V","Mechanical service life (switching cycles) / typical":"20 000","Type of electrical connection / for main current circuit":"Lug terminal","Arrangement of electrical connectors / for main current circuit":"Front terminal","Type of connectable conductor cross-section, connection screw, width x thickness , max.":"25 x 8.5","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=878026&mlfb=3VA2116-7HL32-0AF0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-7HL32-0AF0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2116-7HL32-0AF0 and what is the lead time?","answer":"The 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 the latest lead time and price."},{"question":"Will 3VA2116-7HL32-0AF0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA2216-8JP42-0AA0 without rewiring?","answer":"Both are 3-pole SENTRON MCCBs on the same 3VA frame platform, so the mounting footprint and busbar connections are identical. The difference is in the trip unit and interrupting rating — verify the 3VA2216 variant's settings match your coordination study before swapping, but the mechanical fit is a direct drop-in."},{"question":"What is the interrupting capacity of this breaker at 240 V?","answer":"330 kA at 240 V AC, which covers high-fault-current service-entrance applications near large transformers."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does this breaker carry?","answer":"The SENTRON 3VA series is designed to meet IEC 60947-2 and UL 489 standards for molded case circuit breakers. Specific compliance documentation (RoHS, REACH, CE, UKCA, EAC) is available from Siemens upon request or through the product documentation portal."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-7HL32-0AF0","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/3VA2116-7HL32-0AF0 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}}