{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VM1096-3ED32-0AA0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VM1096-3ED32-0AA0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VM1096-3ED32-0AA0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VM1096-3ED32-0AA0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VM1096-3ED32-0AA0, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker, 16 A at 40 °C, TM210 release, 76 kA interrupting capacity at 240 V AC.","salesMarkdown":"## SENTRON 3VM1096-3ED32-0AA0 — 3-pole MCCB, 16 A, TM210 release It carries a 16 A rating at 40 °C with a TM210 thermal-magnetic overcurrent release — meaning the thermal trip element is fixed at 16 A and the magnetic short-circuit pickup is 10× the rated current (160 A). Rated insulation voltage is 800 V, and the interrupting capacity scales with system voltage: 76 kA at 240 V AC, 53 kA at 415 V AC, 32 kA at 440 V AC, and 8 kA at 500 V AC. These are the values that determine whether this breaker clears a fault without welding its contacts or venting arc gas into the panel — the 76 kA at 240 V covers most North American 240/120 V distribution, while the 53 kA at 415 V handles European 400 V three-phase panels. At 500 V the drop to 8 kA means it's not a primary choice for 480 V industrial feeders unless fault current is well-characterized below that level. Thermal derating is minimal through 55 °C (still 16 A), then drops to 15 A at 60 °C, 14 A at 65 °C, and 14 A at 70 °C. The breaker dissipates 11 W maximum at rated load, which is modest for a 3-pole MCCB and helps keep internal panel temperature rise manageable. Mounts on a DIN rail or panel-mount baseplate; dimensions are 76.2 mm wide (3 in), 130 mm tall (5.12 in), and 70 mm deep (2.76 in). Front protection is IP40 — sealed against tools and wires over 1 mm, but not washdown-rated. ## Comparison with 3VA1020-3ED36-0AA0 The closest functional sibling is the 3VA1020-3ED36-0AA0, also a 3-pole SENTRON MCCB with a TM release. The 3VA1020 carries a higher current rating (the \"20\" in the code suggests 20 A frame vs. 16 A on the 3VM1096) and uses the 3VA platform which offers more accessory options (auxiliary switches, shunt trips, motor operators). If your panel was specified around the 3VA1020-3ED36-0AA0, the 3VM1096-3ED32-0AA0 will not drop in without rewiring — the physical footprint is similar (both 3-pole, DIN-rail mountable) but the current rating and trip curve differ. For a like-for-like replacement, stick with the same order code. ## Integration notes This breaker fits a standard 3-pole MCCB footprint: 76.2 mm wide leaves room for adjacent breakers in a multi-pole distribution block. The IP40 front means it is suitable for enclosed panels where the door seals the environment — not for open-frame or washdown areas. No auxiliary contacts or shunt trip are built in, so if you need remote trip indication or undervoltage release, you will need to add an external relay or specify a different variant.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VM1096-3ED32-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 3-Pole, 16A, 76kA a","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VM1096-3ED32-0AA0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker. 3-pole, 16A rated at 40°C, 76kA interrupting at 240V. Active lifecycle. Request RFQ for pricing and availability.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"70 mm","Width":"76.2 mm","Height":"130 mm","Maximum":"320 A","Minimum":"1 s","at 240 V":"76 kA","at 415 V":"53 kA","at 440 V":"32 kA","at 500 V":"8 kA","at 40 °C":"16 A","at 45 °C":"16 A","at 50 °C":"16 A","at 55 °C":"16 A","at 60 °C":"15 A","at 65 °C":"14 A","at 70 °C":"14 A","Depth [In]":"2.76 in","Width [In]":"3 in","Height [In]":"5.12 in","Trip Indicator":"No","Number Of Poles":"3","Voltage Trigger":"No","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product Brand Name":"SENTRON","Product Designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Undervoltage Release":"No","Design Of The Product":"Line protection","Communication Function":"No","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","power loss [W] / maximum":"11 W","During Operation / Maximum":"70 °C","During Operation / Minimum":"-25 °C","Other Measurement Function":"No","Ground-Fault Monitoring Version":"Without","Insulation Voltage / Rated Value":"800 V","Design Of The Overcurrent Release":"TM210","Design Of Short-Circuit Protection":"For switching capacity values in DC power systems, see the 3VA Molded Case Circuit Breaker Manual; link available under Service & Support in the last chapter","protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","Product Function / Grounding Protection":"No","operating voltage / at AC / rated value":"690 V","operating voltage / at DC / rated value":"500 V","reference code / according to IEC 81346-2":"Q","Product Extension / Optional / Motor Drive":"No","Protection Function Of The Overcurrent Release":"LI","number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"0","Switching Capacity Class Of The Circuit Breaker":"N","Mechanical Service Life (Operating Cycles) / Typical":"12 000","Type Of Electrical Connection / For Main Current Circuit":"nut keeper kit on both ends","Arrangement Of Electrical Connectors / For Main Current Circuit":"Front connection"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/3c21538431db74f731a4da4ba70e6b10.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=575383&mlfb=3VM1096-3ED32-0AA0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VM1096-3ED32-0AA0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How do I get current pricing and availability for 3VM1096-3ED32-0AA0?","answer":"Submit an RFQ. This active SKU is sourced to order through independent distribution; current pricing and stock are confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"What is the interrupting capacity of 3VM1096-3ED32-0AA0 at different voltages?","answer":"76 kA at 240 V AC, 53 kA at 415 V AC, 32 kA at 440 V AC, and 8 kA at 500 V AC. These ratings determine the maximum fault current the breaker can safely clear at each system voltage."},{"question":"Does 3VM1096-3ED32-0AA0 have a shunt trip or undervoltage release?","answer":"No. This breaker has no undervoltage release, no ground-fault monitoring, and no communication function. It is a basic thermal-magnetic line-protection MCCB."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VM1096-3ED32-0AA0","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/3VM1096-3ED32-0AA0 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}}