{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA2116-7JP36-0AA0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA2116-7JP36-0AA0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-7JP36-0AA0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-7JP36-0AA0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-7JP36-0AA0, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker, 160 A rated continuous current, ETU550 electronic trip unit, 330 kA interrupting capacity at 240 V.","salesMarkdown":"The Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-7JP36-0AA0 is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) rated for 160 A continuous current across the full 40 °C to 70 °C ambient range — no derating needed up to that ceiling. That 160 A holds steady at 40 °C, 45 °C, 50 °C, 55 °C, 60 °C, 65 °C, and 70 °C, so it's sized for a warm panel without a temperature haircut. The interrupting capacity hits 330 kA at 240 V, 242 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 187 kA at 500 V, and 3.8 kA at 690 V — that 330 kA at 240 V tells you it's built for high-fault industrial services, not light commercial. The ETU550 electronic trip unit gives you adjustable long-time delay (tr) from 0.5 s to 20 s and short-time delay (tsd) up to 0.5 s, so you can coordinate selectively downstream without nuisance tripping on motor inrush. The 3VA2116-7JP36-0AA0 measures 105 mm wide, 181 mm tall, and 86 mm deep — a 3-pole MCCB that fits standard SENTRON mounting footprints. Front IP40 protection means it's sealed against tools and fingers on the face, but the body isn't rated for washdown — keep it in a dry indoor panel. The ETU550 release design supports selective coordination. Maximum power loss is 25.5 W at rated current, so account for that in your panel thermal budget.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2116-7JP36-0AA0 MCCB, 160A, 330kA at 240V","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-7JP36-0AA0 molded case circuit breaker, 160A rated, 330kA interrupting at 240V. Active production, ETU550 release. 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":"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","Depth [in]":"3.4 in","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","Latching - endurance":"20 000","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":"-40 °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":"ETU550","Protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","Reference code / acc. to DIN EN 81346-2":"Q","Adjustable response value time / tr max.":"20","Adjustable response value time / tr min.":"0.5","Adjustable response value time / tsd max.":"0.5 s","Adjustable response value time / tsd min.":"0.05 s","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.":"64 A","Adjustable response value current / Isd max.":"1 600 A","Adjustable response value current / Isd min.":"96 A","Neutral conductors / upgradeable/retrofittable":"Yes","Number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"0","Protective function of the overcurrent release":"LSI","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","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=433663&mlfb=3VA2116-7JP36-0AA0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2116-7JP36-0AA0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the interrupting capacity of 3VA2116-7JP36-0AA0 at 240 V?","answer":"330 kA at 240 V. At 415 V and 440 V it's 242 kA, at 500 V it's 187 kA, and at 690 V it's 3.8 kA. That 330 kA at 240 V places it in the high-fault industrial class."},{"question":"Will 3VA2116-7JP36-0AA0 drop into a panel specified for 3VA2116-5JP32-0AE0?","answer":"Mechanically yes — same 3VA frame, same 105 mm width, 181 mm height, 86 mm depth. The difference is the trip unit: the 7JP36-0AA0 has the ETU550 with communication function, while the 5JP32-0AE0 lacks that comms capability. If your panel relies on breaker communication, the swap works; if not, the 5JP32-0AE0 is a simpler drop-in."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2116-7JP36-0AA0 and how is it quoted?","answer":"Sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution channels. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — no stock count or price is published here. Submit an RFQ for volume or single-unit pricing."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2116-7JP36-0AA0","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/3VA2116-7JP36-0AA0 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}}