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The 3-pole design with line-protection trip curve suits feeder and main breaker positions in 480Y/277 V and 400/230 V distribution.","metaTitle":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2216-5JQ32-0AA0 MCCB, 160 A, 3-Pole, 187","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2216-5JQ32-0AA0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A continuous, 3-pole, 187 kA breaking capacity at 240 VAC. Active production. 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For 480 V systems, the 440 V figure (121 kA) is the applicable reference per IEC 60947-2."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2216-5JQ32-0AA0 and how is it quoted?","answer":"This part is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent distribution channels. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm commitment."},{"question":"What is the continuous current rating of this MCCB?","answer":"The rated continuous current is 160 A, and it holds that rating across the full ambient temperature range from 40 °C to 70 °C without derating."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2216-5JQ32-0AA0","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/3VA2216-5JQ32-0AA0 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}}