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The ETU320 electronic trip unit handles the overcurrent release, with adjustable long-time delay (tr) from 0.5 to 17 seconds, and the N-conductor protection can be set to OFF, 50%, or 100% of the phase current. The 140 mm width for a 4-pole frame is standard for this class; it'll occupy four 35 mm DIN spaces if mounted on a rail, though the SENTRON 3VA series typically bolts to a mounting plate in switchboard builds.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2216-8HL42-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 4-Pole, ETU3","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2216-8HL42-0AA0 molded case circuit breaker, 160 A rated continuous current, 4-pole, ETU320 electronic trip unit, 440 kA at 240 V. Active production. Sourced to","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","at 240 V":"440 kA","at 415 V":"330 kA","at 440 V":"330 kA","at 500 V":"220 kA","at 690 V":"53 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]":"3.4 in","Width [in]":"5.5 in","Height [in]":"7.1 in","Number of poles":"4","Product version":"Line protection","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product brand name":"SENTRON","Product designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Latching - endurance":"20 000","Communication Function":"No","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":"-40 °C","Other Measurement Function":"No","Rated continuous current Iu":"160 A","Rated insulation voltage Ui":"800 V","Ground fault monitoring version":"Without","Design of the overcurrent release":"ETU320","Protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","Design of the N-conductor protection":"adjustable OFF; 50%; 100%","Reference code / acc. to DIN EN 81346-2":"Q","Adjustable response value time / tr max.":"17","Adjustable response value time / tr min.":"0.5","Product extension / optional / motor drive":"Yes","Adjustable response value current / Ir max.":"160 A","Adjustable response value current / li max.":"1 920 A","Adjustable response value current / li min.":"240 A","Adjustable response value current / lr min.":"63 A","Neutral conductors / upgradeable/retrofittable":"No","Number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"0","Protective function of the overcurrent release":"LI","Switching capacity class of the circuit breaker":"L","Max. rated operational current of the frame size":"250 A","Max. rated operational voltage Ue with AC 50/60Hz":"690 V","Type of electrical connection / for main current circuit":"Lug terminal","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=94031&mlfb=3VA2216-8HL42-0AA0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2216-8HL42-0AA0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of this MCCB at 240 V?","answer":"440 kA at 240 V. It also delivers 330 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 220 kA at 500 V, and 53 kA at 690 V."},{"question":"How do I get pricing and availability for this breaker?","answer":"Submit an RFQ through this listing. We source and quote to order; current pricing and stock status are confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"Will 3VA2216-8HL42-0AA0 drop into a panel built for 3VA2216-8JP42-0AA0?","answer":"Both share the same 4-pole frame and 160 A rating, so the mechanical footprint and bus connections are identical. The difference is in the trip unit — the -8HL42-0AA0 carries an ETU320 electronic trip, while the -8JP42-0AA0 uses a different release. Panel cutouts and mounting holes match; verify the trip curve coordination before swapping."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2216-8HL42-0AA0","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/3VA2216-8HL42-0AA0 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}}