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Siemens 3VA1096-4ED32-0BC0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA1096-4ED32-0BC0 SENTRON MCCB, 16 A, 121 kA at 240

MPN3VA1096-4ED32-0BC0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA1096-4ED32-0BC0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 16 A rated continuous current, TM210 thermal-magnetic release, breaking capacity 121 kA at 240 V, 75.6 kA at 415 V, undervoltage release fitted, 2 HQ auxiliary switches, IP40 front, 70 x 76.2 x 130 mm.

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Specifications

3VA1096-4ED32-0BC0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Product versionLine protection
Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref.3VA9988-0AA12
3VA1096-4ED32-0BC0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles3
Current at 40 °C16 A
Current at 45 °C16 A
Current at 50 °C16 A
Current at 55 °C15.36 A
Current at 60 °C15.04 A
Current at 65 °C14.72 A
Current at 70 °C14.4 A
Switching capacity classS
Breaking capacity at 240 V121 kA
Breaking capacity at 415 V75.6 kA
Breaking capacity at 440 V52.5 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V11.9 kA
3VA1096-4ED32-0BC0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeTM210
3VA1096-4ED32-0BC0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typelug terminal
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA1096-4ED32-0BC0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseYes
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionNo
Auxiliary CO contacts2
3VA1096-4ED32-0BC0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA1096-4ED32-0BC0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Height130 mm
Width76.2 mm
Depth70 mm

Product details

It's a line-protection unit, not a motor-protection or ground-fault version, so it's sized for feeder and distribution circuits where you need a hard 16 A threshold and high interrupting capacity. The 121 kA at 240 V and 75.6 kA at 415 V tell you it can handle high-fault locations like a main distribution panel or a tap feeding a high-capacity busway.

This MCCB's interrupting rating drops as system voltage rises — standard for any breaker. At 240 V it clears 121 kA; at 415 V it's still 75.6 kA; at 440 V it's 52.5 kA; at 690 V it's 11.9 kA. For a 16 A frame, those numbers are high — it's not a standard 10 kA or 18 kA branch breaker.

Thermal derating and panel temperature

At 55 °C it derates to 15.36 A, at 60 °C to 15.04 A, at 65 °C to 14.72 A, and at 70 °C to 14.4 A.

The breaker measures 70 mm deep, 76.2 mm wide, 130 mm tall — a standard 3-pole MCCB footprint that fits most DIN-rail or panel-mount enclosures. The IP40 front protection means it's suitable for indoor panel installation where no washdown or dust ingress is expected. The undervoltage release (UVR) is built in; the two HQ auxiliary switches provide remote status feedback without needing an extra accessory slot. No communication module or ground-fault monitoring is fitted — this is a straightforward line-protection breaker with basic signalling.

Frequently asked questions

Does this MCCB include an undervoltage release?

Yes, it comes with a built-in undervoltage release (UVR) as standard, plus two HQ auxiliary switches for remote signalling.

MPN
3VA1096-4ED32-0BC0