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It's a line-protection design (not motor or generator protection), so the trip curve and accessories are tuned for feeder and main breaker duty in distribution panels. The communication function is onboard, so it can talk to a BMS or PLC for load shedding or event logging. ## Breaking capacity across voltages — where it fits At 415 V and 440 V it still delivers 187 kA, dropping to 121 kA at 500 V and 4.5 kA at 690 V. That last figure is the real boundary: if your panel runs 690 V with fault current above 4.5 kA, this breaker is not the right choice — you'd need a higher-rated frame. For 240–500 V systems, though, the margins are generous even for high-fault scenarios like large transformer banks or industrial substations. The 86 mm depth means it fits into shallow enclosures where a deeper breaker would force a larger cabinet. Three poles, so it handles three-phase feeders; the neutral is not switched through this unit. ## Environmental and thermal derating Rated 160 A continuous across the full ambient range from 40 °C up to 70 °C — no derating needed until you exceed 70 °C, which is unusual for a 160 A frame. Max power loss is 19.7 W, so heat dissipation inside the enclosure is modest for this current class.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2216-6JP32-0HF0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 3-Pole, 242","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA2216-6JP32-0HF0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker, 160 A continuous, 3-pole, 242 kA at 240 V. Active lifecycle. 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At 415 V and 440 V it's 187 kA, at 500 V it's 121 kA, and at 690 V it's 4.5 kA."},{"question":"What are the physical dimensions of 3VA2216-6JP32-0HF0?","answer":"105 mm wide, 181 mm high, 86 mm deep."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2216-6JP32-0HF0?","answer":"Sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing confirmed at quote time."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2216-6JP32-0HF0","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/3VA2216-6JP32-0HF0 when reusing this data. 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