Siemens SENTRON 3VA1096-2ED32-0AD0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 16 A, 52.5 kA at 240 V, line protection, TM210 release.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product designation | Molded case circuit breaker |
| Brand / range | SENTRON |
| Basic switch (supplied) ref. | 3VA10962ED320AA0 |
| Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref. | 3VA9988-0AA12 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of poles | 3 |
| Rated operational voltage Ue (AC) | 690 V |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 800 V |
| Current at 40 °C | 16 A |
| Current at 45 °C | 16 A |
| Current at 50 °C | 16 A |
| Current at 55 °C | 16 A |
| Current at 60 °C | 15 A |
| Current at 65 °C | 15 A |
| Current at 70 °C | 15 A |
| Switching capacity class | B |
| Breaking capacity at 240 V | 52.5 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 415 V | 32 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 440 V | 13.6 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 500 V | 7.5 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 690 V | 7.5 kA |
| Power loss, max. | 10.6 W |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Overcurrent release (trip unit) type | TM210 |
| Overcurrent protection function | LI |
| Ground-fault monitoring | Without |
| Grounding protection function | No |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Main circuit connection type | nut keeper kit on both ends |
| Main circuit connector arrangement | Front terminal |
| Protection class (IP), front | IP40 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Undervoltage release | No |
| Voltage trigger | No |
| Trip indicator | No |
| Communication function | No |
| Measurement function | No |
| Motor drive option | No |
| Auxiliary CO contacts | 3 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature, max. | 70 °C |
| Operating temperature, min. | -25 °C |
| Storage temperature, max. | 80 °C |
| Storage temperature, min. | -40 °C |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mechanical service life (operating cycles), typ. | 20 000 |
| Height | 130 mm |
| Width | 76.2 mm |
| Depth | 70 mm |
| Height (in) | 5.12 in |
| Width (in) | 3 in |
| Depth (in) | 2.76 in |
It's a 3-pole unit, 16 A at 40 °C, and carries a 52.5 kA interrupting capacity at 240 V — that's the number that tells you it can clear a hard fault without welding its contacts or blowing up the panel. Breaking capacity drops as voltage climbs: 32 kA at 415 V, 13.6 kA at 440 V, and 7.5 kA at 500 V and 690 V.
The 16 A rating holds steady up to 55 °C ambient; above that it steps down to 15 A at 60 °C and stays there through 70 °C.
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