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Ground-fault monitoring uses summation current formation on L+N, which catches leakage without a separate GFCI module — useful on IT or TN-S systems where you want early warning before a bolted fault. The communication function (Ethernet or fieldbus via optional module) means this breaker can report status, trip cause, and load current to a BMS or PLC — not just a dumb overcurrent device. If you're building a digital switchboard, that saves a separate metering CT and I/O point per feeder. Four poles means it occupies the width of a 4-pole breaker; verify busbar spacing and phase barriers in the existing switchboard before ordering. No undervoltage release or shunt trip is fitted from the factory (no voltage trigger, no undervoltage release), so if you need remote trip, add the accessory separately.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2216-7JQ42-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 4-Pole","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2216-7JQ42-0AA0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A continuous, 4-pole, line protection. Interrupting capacity 330 kA at 240 V. Active production. 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Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"What is the interrupting capacity at 415 V?","answer":"The interrupting capacity at 415 V is 242 kA, matching the rating at 440 V."},{"question":"Does this breaker include ground-fault protection?","answer":"Yes, it has a ground-fault monitoring version using summation current formation on L+N conductor."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2216-7JQ42-0AA0","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/3VA2216-7JQ42-0AA0 when reusing this data. 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