{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA2216-5MN32-0CA0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA2216-5MN32-0CA0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2216-5MN32-0CA0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2216-5MN32-0CA0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2216-5MN32-0CA0, molded case circuit breaker (MCCB), 3-pole, 160 A, interrupting capacity 121 kA at 415 V, motor protection design with undervoltage release, 86 mm depth.","salesMarkdown":"At 240 V it's even higher at 187 kA, and even at 500 V it still holds 75.6 kA. Only at 690 V does it drop to 4.5 kA, so if your line runs 690 V, this isn't the breaker for that bus. ## Motor protection specifics This MCCB is explicitly designed for motor protection, which means it includes phase failure detection and is set up for an undervoltage release (UVR) — the auxiliary release type is an undervoltage release. That UVR lets you tie the breaker into a safety circuit or E-stop chain: if control voltage drops, the breaker trips. No ground-fault monitoring module is fitted, so if you need GF protection, plan on an external relay or a different variant. There's no trip indicator on this unit, so when it trips you won't get a local flag — you'll need to check the breaker position or wire an auxiliary contact into your PLC. The basic switch variant is 3VA2216-5MN32-0AA0, which is the same breaker without the UVR; this -0CA0 suffix adds the undervoltage release. The 3VA2216-5MN32-0CA0 measures 181 mm high by 105 mm wide by 86 mm deep. Power loss is listed at a maximum of 22.2 W. In a sealed panel with multiple breakers running near full load, that adds up — plan for forced airflow or a larger enclosure to stay under the 70 °C max operating temperature.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2216-5MN32-0CA0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 121 kA at 41","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA2216-5MN32-0CA0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker. 160 A rated, 121 kA interrupting at 415 V. Motor protection design with undervoltage release. 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Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"What is 3VA2216-5MN32-0CA0's interrupting capacity at 415 V?","answer":"It's rated for 121 kA at 415 V, which is the typical industrial distribution voltage in many regions."},{"question":"Does this MCCB include a trip indicator or ground-fault monitoring?","answer":"No trip indicator is fitted, and there is no ground-fault monitoring version on this unit. Plan for external indication or a GF relay if needed."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for 3VA2216-5MN32-0CA0?","answer":"As a SENTRON series MCCB designed for motor protection, it carries the usual Siemens certifications including IEC/EN 60947-2 and UL 489. RoHS and REACH declarations are available from Siemens documentation. Specific approval marks (UL, CSA, CE) are standard for this product line."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2216-5MN32-0CA0","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/3VA2216-5MN32-0CA0 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}}