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The TM220 thermal-magnetic release gives a fixed thermal trip curve with magnetic short-circuit pickup — no interchangeable trip units, which simplifies spares planning but locks you into that trip characteristic. ## Breaking capacity — what the voltages tell you Breaking capacity drops as system voltage rises: 76 kA at 240 V, 53 kA at 415 V, 32 kA at 440 V, and 12 kA at 500 V. Rated 16 A continuous from 40 °C through 55 °C, then derates to 15 A at 60 °C through 70 °C. That flat 16 A band means you get full rating in most ventilated enclosures; only tight, hot cabinets force the 15 A limit.","metaTitle":"SENTRON 3VM1196-3GE42-0AA0 Molded Case Circuit Breaker, 4-Po","metaDescription":"SENTRON 3VM1196-3GE42-0AA0 4-pole molded case circuit breaker, 320 A max, TM220 release. Breaking capacity 76 kA at 240 V. Current production. Sourced to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"70 mm","Width":"101.6 mm","Height":"130 mm","Maximum":"320 A","Minimum":"1 A","at 240 V":"76 kA","at 415 V":"53 kA","at 440 V":"32 kA","at 500 V":"12 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","Depth [In]":"2.76 in","Width [In]":"4 in","Height [In]":"5.12 in","Trip Indicator":"No","Number Of Poles":"4","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":"TM220","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","design of the N-conductor protection":"100%","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":"15 000","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/7aa72781226d0a027871e875884a5cc5.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=575180&mlfb=3VM1196-3GE42-0AA0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VM1196-3GE42-0AA0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VM1196-3GE42-0AA0 and get a price?","answer":"Sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution; availability and current pricing confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"What is the breaking capacity of this MCCB at 415 V?","answer":"53 kA at 415 V, with 76 kA at 240 V, 32 kA at 440 V, and 12 kA at 500 V."},{"question":"What is the rated insulation voltage?","answer":"800 V rated insulation voltage."},{"question":"Does this breaker provide neutral protection?","answer":"Yes, 4-pole with 100% N-conductor protection — the neutral pole is fully rated."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VM1196-3GE42-0AA0","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/3VM1196-3GE42-0AA0 when reusing this data. 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