{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VM1196-3EE36-0AA2","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VM1196-3EE36-0AA2","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VM1196-3EE36-0AA2","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VM1196-3EE36-0AA2","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VM1196-3EE36-0AA2, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, line protection, TM220 release, In = 16 A, breaking capacity class N, IEC frame 160.","salesMarkdown":"Its breaking capacity class N delivers 76 kA at 240 V AC and 53 kA at 415 V AC — the 415 V figure is the one that governs most industrial distribution panels in 400 V class installations, telling you it can interrupt a bolted fault up to that level without the arc re-striking or the case rupturing. At 440 V the rating drops to 32 kA, and at 500 V to 11.9 kA; the derating curve is steep above 415 V, so if your system runs at 480/500 V you need to check that the available fault current stays under 11.9 kA. ## Thermal-magnetic release and protection curve The TM220 release is a thermal-magnetic design with LI (long-time and instantaneous) protective functions. Overload protection Ir is adjustable from 11 A to 16 A; short-circuit protection Ii is fixed at 20 × In (320 A). The thermal element holds rated current up to 55 °C ambient without derating — at 60 °C it drops to 15 A, and at 70 °C still holds 15 A. That thermal stability across 40–55 °C means you can mount it in a warm panel without recalculating the cable sizing, which is a practical advantage over breakers that start derating at 40 °C. ## Physical integration and connections No auxiliary contacts (0 CO contacts), no motor drive option, no neutral conductor upgrade path. The frame size accepts up to 160 A maximum rated current, so this 16 A unit is well within the frame's mechanical and thermal limits, leaving headroom for future upsizing within the same mounting footprint.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VM1196-3EE36-0AA2 SENTRON MCCB, 16 A, 76 kA at 240","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VM1196-3EE36-0AA2 molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 16 A, TM220 release, breaking capacity class N (76 kA at 240 V). Current lifecycle. Quoted to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)"],"specifications":{"at 240 V":"76 kA","at 415 V":"53 kA","at 440 V":"32 kA","at 500 V":"11.9 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":"15 A","at 70 °C":"15 A","Number of poles":"3","Product version":"Line protection","lifecycle_stage":"current","Product brand name":"SENTRON","Product designation":"Molded case circuit breaker","Communication Function":"No","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","Power loss [W] / maximum":"10.6 W","During Operation / Maximum":"70 °C","During Operation / Minimum":"-25 °C","Other Measurement Function":"No","Rated continuous current Iu":"16 A","Rated insulation voltage Ui":"690 V","Ground fault monitoring version":"Without","Design of the overcurrent release":"TM220","Protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","Reference code / acc. to DIN EN 81346-2":"Q","Max. rated operational voltage Ue with DC":"500 V","Product extension / optional / motor drive":"No","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":"N","Max. rated operational current of the frame size":"160 A","Max. rated operational voltage Ue with AC 50/60Hz":"500 V","Type of electrical connection / for main current circuit":"box terminal","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/7aa72781226d0a027871e875884a5cc5.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=682864&mlfb=3VM1196-3EE36-0AA2","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VM1196-3EE36-0AA2/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the breaking capacity at 415 V for this MCCB?","answer":"53 kA at 415 V AC. That is the rating that governs most 400 V class industrial distribution panels. At 240 V it is 76 kA, at 440 V it drops to 32 kA, and at 500 V to 11.9 kA."},{"question":"What does the TM220 release designation mean?","answer":"TM220 is a thermal-magnetic release with LI (long-time and instantaneous) protection. Overload current Ir is adjustable 11–16 A; short-circuit pickup Ii is fixed at 20 × In (320 A). The thermal element does not derate below 55 °C ambient."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VM1196-3EE36-0AA2 and get current pricing?","answer":"Sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm price and lead time."},{"question":"Will 3VM1196-3EE36-0AA2 drop into a panel specified around 5SQ2370-2YA01?","answer":"No — the 5SQ2370-2YA01 is a different manufacturer's MCCB with a different frame and mounting footprint. The 3VM1 uses a Siemens-specific front-connection box terminal layout. Rewiring and possibly a new mounting adapter are required."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VM1196-3EE36-0AA2","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/3VM1196-3EE36-0AA2 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}}