{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA2216-6JQ42-0AA0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA2216-6JQ42-0AA0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2216-6JQ42-0AA0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2216-6JQ42-0AA0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2216-6JQ42-0AA0, molded case circuit breaker, 4-pole, 160 A continuous, interrupting 242 kA at 240 V, 187 kA at 415/440 V.","salesMarkdown":"Its interrupting capacity hits 242 kA at 240 V, 187 kA at 415 V and 440 V, then drops to 121 kA at 500 V and 4.5 kA at 690 V. That means it detects leakage by comparing the vector sum of phase and neutral currents — a common method for protecting against ground faults on solidly-grounded systems without needing a separate GFCI module. It carries a communication function onboard, so it can report status and trip events to a PLC or BMS over the plant network — useful for a maintenance team trying to figure out which breaker tripped at 2 AM without walking the panel. ## Panel fit — dimensions and thermal derating That 86 mm depth (3.39 in) is the dimension that matters for gland-plate clearance and enclosure depth — a shallow 200 mm deep panel might leave the breaker terminals kissing the back wall if you don't account for wiring space. No need to downrate for a warm panel — that's unusual for an MCCB and simplifies the panel builder's life. Maximum power loss is 19.7 W. ## What it does not carry No undervoltage release, no voltage trip, no trip indicator. If your safety circuit requires an undervoltage coil to drop the breaker on loss of control power, this variant won't do it without an add-on accessory.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2216-6JQ42-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 4-Pole, 242","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2216-6JQ42-0AA0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A continuous, 4-pole, interrupting up to 242 kA at 240 V. Active production. Quoted to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"86 mm","Width":"140 mm","Height":"181 mm","Maximum":"1 920 A","Minimum":"240 A","at 240 V":"242 kA","at 415 V":"187 kA","at 440 V":"187 kA","at 500 V":"121 kA","at 690 V":"4.5 kA","at 40 °C":"160 A","at 45 °C":"160 A","at 50 °C":"160 A","at 55 °C":"160 A","at 60 °C":"160 A","at 65 °C":"160 A","at 70 °C":"160 A","Depth [In]":"3.39 in","Width [In]":"5.51 in","Height [In]":"7.13 in","Initial Value":"32 A","Trip Indicator":"No","Number Of Poles":"4","Voltage Trigger":"No","lifecycle_stage":"current","Full-Scale Value":"160 A","Product Brand Name":"SENTRON","Product Designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Undervoltage Release":"No","Design Of The Product":"Line protection","Communication Function":"Yes","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","power loss [W] / maximum":"19.7 W","During Operation / Maximum":"70 °C","During Operation / Minimum":"-25 °C","Other Measurement Function":"No","Ground-Fault Monitoring Version":"Summation current formation L + N conductor","Continuous Current / Rated Value":"160 A","Insulation Voltage / Rated Value":"800 V","Design Of The Overcurrent Release":"ETU560","protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","design of the N-conductor protection":"adjustable OFF; 20% to 160%","Product Function / Grounding Protection":"Yes","operating voltage / at AC / rated value":"690 V","reference code / according to IEC 81346-2":"Q","Continuous Current / Rated Value / Maximum":"250 A","Product Extension / Optional / Motor Drive":"Yes","Protection Function Of The Overcurrent Release":"LSIG","number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"0","Switching Capacity Class Of The Circuit Breaker":"H","Mechanical Service Life (Operating Cycles) / Typical":"25 000","Type Of Electrical Connection / For Main Current Circuit":"on both sides nut keeper kit","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=44036&mlfb=3VA2216-6JQ42-0AA0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2216-6JQ42-0AA0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2216-6JQ42-0AA0 and how do I get a price?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Submit an RFQ for current availability and pricing — no stock count or price figure belongs on a product page, but the channel is open and active."},{"question":"What is 3VA2216-6JQ42-0AA0's interrupting capacity at 240 V?","answer":"242 kA at 240 V. That's the highest interrupting rating on this breaker — it drops to 187 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 121 kA at 500 V, and 4.5 kA at 690 V."},{"question":"Will 3VA2216-6JQ42-0AA0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA1112-5MH32-0AA0 without rewiring?","answer":"Not without checking the physical fit and terminal layout. The 3VA2216-6JQ42-0AA0 is a 4-pole 160 A frame with dimensions 181 x 140 x 86 mm. The 3VA1112 series is a different frame size and pole count — verify the mounting footprint and busbar spacing before assuming a drop-in swap."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2216-6JQ42-0AA0","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/3VA2216-6JQ42-0AA0 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}}