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Motor protection design with phase failure detection. 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It also clears 187 kA at 240 V and 75.6 kA at 500 V."},{"question":"Does 3VA2216-5MN32-0JL0 include phase failure protection?","answer":"Yes, phase failure detection is integrated into the motor protection design, along with a shunt trip release for remote tripping."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2216-5MN32-0JL0 and how is it quoted?","answer":"Sourced through independent industrial distribution. Quoted to order against an RFQ; availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2216-5MN32-0JL0","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/3VA2216-5MN32-0JL0 when reusing this data. 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