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The ETU550 electronic overcurrent release gives you adjustable N-conductor protection (OFF, 20 % to 160 %) and a communication function for integration into a monitored distribution system. ## Breaking capacity — what the numbers mean At 240 V AC this MCCB interrupts 242 kA — that is the highest short-circuit current it can safely clear without welding contacts or rupturing the case. At 415 V and 440 V it still holds 187 kA, dropping to 121 kA at 500 V and 4.5 kA at 690 V. For a 160 A frame, those figures place it in the high-interrupting category: it can sit upstream of smaller breakers on a high-fault bus without needing a current-limiting fuse ahead of it. The 4.5 kA at 690 V is the limit for 690 V line-side applications; if your available fault current at 690 V exceeds that, you need a different frame or a series-rated combination. ## Physical fit and panel integration Dimensions are 105 mm wide, 181 mm high, 86 mm deep. That 105 mm width is a standard 3-pole MCCB footprint for this current class — it occupies three 35 mm DIN module positions if mounted on a DIN rail, or bolts directly onto a mounting plate. The IP40 rating on the front means it is protected against tools and wires larger than 1 mm from entering the face; the rest of the breaker is open to the enclosure, so the panel itself must provide the overall IP rating. Maximum power loss is 19.7 W, which matters for thermal rise inside a sealed enclosure — factor that into your ventilation or de-rating calculation if the panel is densely packed.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2216-6JP32-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 3-Pole, ETU5","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2216-6JP32-0AA0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A continuous, 3-pole, ETU550 trip unit, 242 kA at 240 V. Current lifecycle stage. 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If you need the communication interface for a monitored distribution system, stick with this order code. If you do not, the 3VA2116-5JP32-0AE0 is a direct drop-in electrically and mechanically — same dimensions, same breaking capacities, same mounting footprint."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2216-6JP32-0AA0 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 price and lead-time estimate. 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