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That simplifies panel design in hot environments or enclosures with limited airflow. ## Footprint & Panel Fit Dimensions are 86 mm deep, 140 mm wide, 181 mm high — a compact 4-pole footprint that fits standard Siemens 3VA mounting bases and panel cutouts. No special adapter plate needed for retrofit into existing 3VA2 switchboard layouts. The 140 mm width is the same as the 3-pole variant; the extra pole adds depth only.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2216-5HM42-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 4-Pole, 187","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA2216-5HM42-0AA0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker, 160 A continuous, 4-pole, interrupting up to 187 kA at 240 V. Current 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":"140 mm","Height":"181 mm","Maximum":"1 920 A","Minimum":"240 A","at 240 V":"187 kA","at 415 V":"121 kA","at 440 V":"121 kA","at 500 V":"75.6 kA","at 690 V":"4.5 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":"No","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","power loss [W] / maximum":"19.7 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":"ETU330","protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","design of the N-conductor protection":"adjustable OFF; 50%; 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":"250 A","Product Extension / Optional / Motor Drive":"Yes","Protection Function Of The Overcurrent Release":"LIG","number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"0","Switching Capacity Class Of The Circuit Breaker":"M","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"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/925896f022f1bf1dfe799568fd778a5f.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=409251&mlfb=3VA2216-5HM42-0AA0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2216-5HM42-0AA0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the interrupting capacity of 3VA2216-5HM42-0AA0 at 240 V?","answer":"187 kA at 240 V AC, which covers high-fault applications like transformer secondaries or utility entrance positions without requiring upstream fusing."},{"question":"Does this breaker require derating at elevated ambient temperatures?","answer":"No derating needed from 40 °C through 70 °C — the 160 A continuous rating holds across that entire range, simplifying panel thermal design."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2216-5HM42-0AA0?","answer":"Sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. 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