{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VM1196-3EE46-0AA2","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VM1196-3EE46-0AA2","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VM1196-3EE46-0AA2","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VM1196-3EE46-0AA2","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VM1196-3EE46-0AA2, molded case circuit breaker, 4-pole, 16 A, TM220 release, switching capacity class N, 76 kA at 240 V, 53 kA at 415 V.","salesMarkdown":"The Siemens 3VM1196-3EE46-0AA2 is a SENTRON molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) rated for 16 A continuous current at 40 °C, with a 4-pole configuration and a TM220 thermal-magnetic release. The frame is sized for up to 160 A, so this 16 A unit leaves headroom for future load growth if you swap the trip unit. The interrupting ratings drop as voltage rises: 76 kA at 240 V, 53 kA at 415 V, 32 kA at 440 V, and 11.9 kA at 500 V AC. At 500 V DC the maximum rated operational voltage is 500 V. That 11.9 kA at 500 V AC is the number to check if you're feeding a 480 V panel — it's still adequate for most North American 480Y/277 V services, but verify your available fault current. At 60 °C it derates to 15 A, and it stays at 15 A through 70 °C. That derating curve is flat enough that you don't need to oversize for a warm panel — just watch the 60 °C threshold. Front-connected box terminals accept copper or aluminum conductors. No auxiliary contacts are fitted as standard (0 CO contacts), so if you need alarm or trip indication, plan for an external auxiliary switch module.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VM1196-3EE46-0AA2 SENTRON MCCB, 16 A, 4-pole, 76 kA","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VM1196-3EE46-0AA2 molded case circuit breaker, 16 A, 4-pole, TM220 release, 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":"4","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","Design of the N-conductor protection":"Without","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=682865&mlfb=3VM1196-3EE46-0AA2","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VM1196-3EE46-0AA2/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VM1196-3EE46-0AA2 and get a price?","answer":"We source this part to order against an RFQ. Submit a request and we'll confirm availability and current pricing at quote time."},{"question":"What is the breaking capacity at 240 V and 415 V?","answer":"At 240 V AC it's rated for 76 kA; at 415 V AC it's 53 kA. Those are the two highest interrupting ratings for this breaker."},{"question":"Will 3VM1196-3EE46-0AA2 drop into a panel specified for 3VA1020-3ED36-0AA0?","answer":"The 3VM1196-3EE46-0AA2 is a SENTRON 3VM series MCCB with a 160 A frame and front-connected box terminals. The 3VA1020-3ED36-0AA0 is a different frame and trip platform — physical dimensions and mounting may differ. Verify the panel cutout and bus bar spacing before substituting."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VM1196-3EE46-0AA2","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/3VM1196-3EE46-0AA2 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}}