{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA2216-5MN32-0BL0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA2216-5MN32-0BL0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2216-5MN32-0BL0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2216-5MN32-0BL0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2216-5MN32-0BL0, molded case circuit breaker (MCCB), 3-pole, 160 A, motor protection with ETU350M electronic trip unit, breaking capacity 187 kA at 240 V AC.","salesMarkdown":"Three poles, no communication function, and no ground fault monitoring — this is a straight motor-feeder breaker with phase failure detection and an undervoltage release (UVR) built in. The 187 kA breaking capacity at 240 V AC drops to 121 kA at 415 V and 440 V, then to 75.6 kA at 500 V and 17 kA at 690 V — so the SCCR headroom at common distribution voltages (400/415 V) is still substantial for most industrial motor branch circuits. Thermal derating starts at 55 °C: the breaker carries 160 A continuously from 40 °C through 50 °C, then steps down to 153.6 A at 55 °C, 150.4 A at 60 °C, 147.2 A at 65 °C, and 144 A at 70 °C. That curve matters if this breaker lives inside a hot panel near drives or transformers — you lose about 10 % of the ampacity by 70 °C. ## Trip unit, auxiliaries, and release configuration The ETU350M electronic overcurrent release handles motor protection curves. Phase failure detection is standard — the trip unit responds to a lost phase, which is the most common cause of single-phasing motor damage. A mechanical trip indicator gives visual confirmation of a trip event. The undervoltage release (UVR) is factory-fitted as an integrated auxiliary trip (: 3VA9608-0BB11). Maximum power loss is 75 W — account for that in the enclosure thermal budget. That is typical for a 160 A frame MCCB in motor-switching duty — not a daily-switch application, but fine for infrequent isolation and fault clearing. Depth of 86 mm includes the case body; add clearance for the rotary handle and cable lugs. Panel cutout and mounting pattern match the 3VA2 family, so a panel already laid out for a 3VA2 160 A frame accepts this unit without re-drilling.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2216-5MN32-0BL0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 187 kA at 24","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA2216-5MN32-0BL0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker, 160 A rated, 3-pole motor protection with ETU350M, 187 kA at 240 V. Active production. Quoted on request.","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":"187 kA","at 415 V":"121 kA","at 440 V":"121 kA","at 500 V":"75.6 kA","at 690 V":"17 kA","at 40 °C":"160 A","at 45 °C":"160 A","at 50 °C":"160 A","at 55 °C":"153.6 A","at 60 °C":"150.4 A","at 65 °C":"147.2 A","at 70 °C":"144 A","Trip indicator":"Yes","Number of poles":"3","Product version":"Motor protection","Voltage trigger":"No","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product brand name":"SENTRON","Product designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Latching - endurance":"20 000","Undervoltage Release":"Yes","Communication Function":"No","Phase failure detection":"Yes","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","Power loss [W] / maximum":"75 W","Auxiliary contact version":"2 auxiliary switches + 1 trip alarm switch + 1 electrical alarm switch HQ","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","Of The Supplied Basic Switch":"3VA2216-5MN32-0AA0","Design of the auxiliary release":"Undervoltage release (UVR)","Ground fault monitoring version":"Without","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Trip":"3VA9608-0BB11","Design of the overcurrent release":"ETU350M","Protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","Operating power / at AC-3 / at 400 V":"55 W","Reference code / acc. to DIN EN 81346-2":"Q","Adjustable response value time / tr max.":"17","Adjustable response value time / tr min.":"4","Adjustable response value time / tsd max.":"0.03 s","Adjustable response value time / tsd min.":"0.03 s","Undervoltage Release With Leading Contact":"No","Product extension / optional / motor drive":"Yes","Adjustable response value current / Ir max.":"160 A","Adjustable response value current / li max.":"2 400 A","Adjustable response value current / li min.":"2 400 A","Adjustable response value current / lr min.":"63 A","Adjustable response value current / Isd max.":"2 400 A","Adjustable response value current / Isd min.":"480 A","Neutral conductors / upgradeable/retrofittable":"No","Number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"4","Protective function of the overcurrent release":"LSI","Of The Integrated Auxiliary Switch/Alarm Switch":"3VA9988-0AB22","Switching capacity class of the circuit breaker":"M","Max. rated operational current of the frame size":"250 A","Max. rated operational voltage Ue with AC 50/60Hz":"690 V","Type of electrical connection / for main current circuit":"Lug terminal","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=569826&mlfb=3VA2216-5MN32-0BL0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2216-5MN32-0BL0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of 3VA2216-5MN32-0BL0 at 415 V?","answer":"121 kA at 415 V AC. At 440 V it is also 121 kA; at 500 V it drops to 75.6 kA; at 690 V it is 17 kA."},{"question":"What trip unit does this MCCB use?","answer":"The ETU350M electronic overcurrent release. It provides motor protection curves with phase failure detection and a mechanical trip indicator."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2216-5MN32-0BL0 and how is it quoted?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution channels. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm price and lead time."},{"question":"Will 3VA2216-5MN32-0BL0 drop into a panel specified around 5SQ2370-2YA05 without rewiring?","answer":"The 3VA2216-5MN32-0BL0 is a Siemens SENTRON 3VA2 frame MCCB. The 5SQ2370-2YA05 is a different manufacturer's product family. Panel cutouts, bus-bar spacing, and terminal layouts differ between brands — rewiring and re-termination are required. No direct mechanical interchange exists."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2216-5MN32-0BL0","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/3VA2216-5MN32-0BL0 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}}