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The ETU560 electronic trip unit gives you adjustable long-time delay (0.5 to 20 s) and N-conductor protection configurable from OFF to 100 % of phase current. Breaking capacity is the headline here: 440 kA at 240 V, 330 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 220 kA at 500 V, and 53 kA at 690 V. That puts it in the high-interrupting class — suitable for large transformer secondaries, main switchboards, or high-fault industrial distribution where a standard MCCB would weld shut. ## What the ETU560 trip unit gives you The ETU560 is an electronic, not thermal-magnetic, overcurrent release. That means you get adjustable long-time pickup and delay (Ir and tr), plus short-time and instantaneous settings — not just a fixed bimetal curve. The N-conductor protection can be switched off or set between 20 % and 100 % of the phase current, which matters for 4-wire distribution where neutral loading varies. Power loss is 19.7 W maximum at rated current — manageable for panel thermal budgeting. Mechanical endurance is 20,000 operations. Mounts on a standard backplate or mounting plate. The 86 mm depth fits most enclosures with clearance for rear terminals and wiring.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2116-8JQ46-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 4-Pole, 440","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-8JQ46-0AA0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A continuous, 4-pole, line protection with ETU560 trip unit. Breaking capacity up to 440 kA at 240 V. 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