125 A MCCB with shunt trip — panel fit and breaking capacity
The Siemens 3VA1112-3EF36-0KA0 is a SENTRON 3-pole molded case circuit breaker rated 125 A continuous at 40 °C (derates to 114 A at 70 °C ambient). Its interrupting capacity reaches 75.6 kA at 240 V AC, 52.5 kA at 415 V, and 11.9 kA at 690 V — covering most low-voltage distribution and motor branch circuits in industrial panels. This unit includes a factory-installed shunt trip (STL) auxiliary release for remote tripping via a control signal — useful in emergency-stop chains or automated shutdown sequences.
At 240 V the breaker clears 75.6 kA symmetrical — enough for most service-entrance and sub-feed applications. At 415 V that drops to 52.5 kA, and at 690 V to 11.9 kA.
Thermal derating — real-world current capacity in a warm panel
Rated 125 A up to 50 °C without derating. Above that it drops: 122 A at 55 °C, 120 A at 60 °C, 117 A at 65 °C, 114 A at 70 °C.
