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Siemens 3VA1096-2ED32-0CA0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA1096-2ED32-0CA0 SENTRON MCCB, 3-Pole, 16A, 52.5kA

MPN3VA1096-2ED32-0CA0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA1096-2ED32-0CA0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 16 A rated current, 52.5 kA breaking capacity at 240 V AC, line protection design with undervoltage release.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

3VA1096-2ED32-0CA0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Basic switch (supplied) ref.3VA10962ED320AA0
3VA1096-2ED32-0CA0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles3
Rated operational voltage Ue (AC)690 V
Rated insulation voltage Ui800 V
Current at 40 °C16 A
Current at 45 °C16 A
Current at 50 °C16 A
Current at 55 °C16 A
Current at 60 °C15 A
Current at 65 °C15 A
Current at 70 °C15 A
Switching capacity classB
Breaking capacity at 240 V52.5 kA
Breaking capacity at 415 V32 kA
Breaking capacity at 440 V13.6 kA
Breaking capacity at 500 V7.5 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V7.5 kA
Power loss, max.13.1 W
3VA1096-2ED32-0CA0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeTM210
Overcurrent protection functionLI
Ground-fault monitoringWithout
Grounding protection functionNo
3VA1096-2ED32-0CA0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typenut keeper kit on both ends
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA1096-2ED32-0CA0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseYes
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionNo
Auxiliary CO contacts0
3VA1096-2ED32-0CA0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA1096-2ED32-0CA0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Mechanical service life (operating cycles), typ.20 000
Height130 mm
Width76.2 mm
Depth70 mm
Height (in)5.12 in
Width (in)3 in
Depth (in)2.76 in

Product details

It carries a rated current of 16 A across ambient temperatures from 40 °C to 55 °C, derating to 15 A at 60 °C through 70 °C — so you can run it at full 16 A in a typical 40 °C panel environment without headroom loss. Breaking capacity is 52.5 kA at 240 V AC, 32 kA at 415 V, 13.6 kA at 440 V, and 7.5 kA at both 500 V and 690 V. That 52.5 kA at 240 V covers high-fault service-entrance applications on 240 V delta or 240/120 V center-tap systems; the 7.5 kA at 690 V is adequate for most 690 V industrial motor branch circuits. The overcurrent release is a TM210 thermal-magnetic type — fixed thermal and magnetic trip elements, no electronic adjustment. An undervoltage release (UVR) is built in, so the breaker trips if control voltage drops below the dropout threshold, which is standard for emergency-stop or safety-disconnect schemes that need a loss-of-voltage trip.

Dimensions are 130 mm height, 76.2 mm width, 70 mm depth — a standard SENTRON 3VA footprint that fits most DIN-rail or panel-mount enclosures without re-drilling. Maximum power loss is 13.1 W — plan for that heat in a sealed enclosure; a 16 A MCCB at 13 W is typical for a thermal-magnetic unit of this frame size.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy 3VA1096-2ED32-0CA0 and how do I get a price?

This part is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Submit a request for quote (RFQ) to confirm current availability and pricing — no stock or price figures are published here.

What is the breaking capacity of 3VA1096-2ED32-0CA0 at different voltages?

Breaking capacity is 52.5 kA at 240 V AC, 32 kA at 415 V, 13.6 kA at 440 V, and 7.5 kA at both 500 V and 690 V.

What is the rated current of 3VA1096-2ED32-0CA0 and how does temperature affect it?

Rated current is 16 A from 40 °C to 55 °C ambient, derating to 15 A at 60 °C through 70 °C.

Does 3VA1096-2ED32-0CA0 have an undervoltage release?

Yes, it includes a built-in undervoltage release (UVR) as the auxiliary release type, which trips the breaker when control voltage drops below the dropout threshold.

MPN
3VA1096-2ED32-0CA0