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The 'S' switching capacity class means it's the standard-break version, not the high-break 'H' variant. This breaker's interrupting ratings climb with system voltage: 121 kA at 240 V AC, 76 kA at 415 V AC, 53 kA at 440 V AC, and 11.9 kA at 500 V AC. At 415 V — the most common industrial distribution voltage in IEC markets — 76 kA is serious headroom for a 16 A frame. At 500 V the rating drops to 11.9 kA, which still covers most sub-distribution panels but won't handle a main-service fault on a large transformer. The rated insulation voltage is 690 V, and maximum operational voltage is 500 V AC 50/60 Hz or 500 V DC. Front-connected box terminals accept copper or aluminum conductors up to the 160 A frame size rating. No auxiliary contacts come pre-installed (0 CO contacts), and the neutral conductor isn't field-upgradeable — plan your accessory order separately if you need alarm or shunt-trip signaling.","metaTitle":"Siemens SENTRON 3VM1196-4EE36-0AA2 MCCB, 16 A, 121 kA at 240","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VM1196-4EE36-0AA2 molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 16 A, line protection TM220, breaking capacity 121 kA at 240 V. Sourced to order against an RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)"],"specifications":{"at 240 V":"121 kA","at 415 V":"76 kA","at 440 V":"53 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":"S","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=682866&mlfb=3VM1196-4EE36-0AA2","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VM1196-4EE36-0AA2/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VM1196-4EE36-0AA2 and how do I get a price?","answer":"We source this MCCB 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 of 3VM1196-4EE36-0AA2 at 240 V and 415 V?","answer":"The interrupting rating is 121 kA at 240 V AC and 76 kA at 415 V AC."},{"question":"What trip curve does 3VM1196-4EE36-0AA2 use?","answer":"It uses a TM220 thermal-magnetic release with LI protection — adjustable long-time pickup from 11 A to 16 A and fixed instantaneous trip at 20 x In (320 A)."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VM1196-4EE36-0AA2","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/3VM1196-4EE36-0AA2 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}}