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The adjustable thermal-magnetic trip unit covers a range from 240 A minimum to 1 920 A maximum, giving you selectivity headroom for downstream feeders. Breaking capacity is the headline number here: 242 kA at 240 V, 187 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 121 kA at 500 V, and 4.5 kA at 690 V. The 86 mm depth leaves room for rear-connected busbars or cable lugs in a shallow enclosure. ## Communication and Monitoring Capability This variant includes a communication function and an other measurement function, plus ground-fault monitoring via summation current formation on the L + N conductor. That means it can report current, power, and ground-fault data over a bus — typically PROFIBUS or PROFINET on the 3VA2 platform — without an external CT or metering module. The ground-fault detection sums the phase and neutral currents to sense leakage, which is useful on solidly-grounded systems where you want to alarm on residual current without a separate GFCI.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2216-6KQ42-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 4-Pole","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA2216-6KQ42-0AA0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker, 160 A continuous, 4-pole, 242 kA at 240 V. Active production, available to order. Quoted against RFQ.","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":"Yes","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":"ETU860","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=25006&mlfb=3VA2216-6KQ42-0AA0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2216-6KQ42-0AA0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of the 3VA2216-6KQ42-0AA0 at 240 V?","answer":"The breaking capacity is 242 kA at 240 V, which is a high-interrupting rating suitable for high-fault-current installations near large transformers or utility feeds."},{"question":"What is the continuous current rating of this MCCB?","answer":"The continuous current rating is 160 A, and it holds that rating across the full ambient temperature range from 40 °C to 70 °C with no derating."},{"question":"Does the 3VA2216-6KQ42-0AA0 support communication and monitoring?","answer":"Yes, it includes a communication function and an other measurement function, plus ground-fault monitoring via summation current formation on the L + N conductor, allowing it to report current, power, and leakage data over a fieldbus."},{"question":"Where can I buy the 3VA2216-6KQ42-0AA0?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. 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