Rated current and interrupting capacity
The Siemens SENTRON 3VA1116-3GD42-0AA0 is a 4-pole molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) rated 160 A continuous at 40 °C, with the TM210 thermal-magnetic release providing line protection. The interrupting capacity is 75.6 kA at 240 V, 52.5 kA at 415 V, 32 kA at 440 V, and 11.9 kA at both 500 V and 690 V — the 690 V figure is the same as the 500 V rating, so the breaker's arc chamber is optimized for the lower-voltage high-fault regime. The 160 A rating holds flat from 40 °C through 50 °C, then derates to 158 A at 55 °C, 155 A at 60 °C, 153 A at 65 °C, and 150 A at 70 °C. That 150 A floor at 70 °C means a panel running at elevated ambient still carries a full 150 A without nuisance tripping.
Voltage ratings and insulation coordination
The 100% N-conductor protection design means the neutral pole is fully rated — no derating needed for the fourth pole on a 4-wire system.
Dimensions are 130 mm height, 101.6 mm width, and 70 mm depth. The 101.6 mm width (4 inches) is a standard MCCB pole pitch for 4-pole breakers — it fits existing SENTRON mounting feet and busbar adapters without panel modification.
Accessories and options
The product version supports an optional motor drive (Product Extension / Optional / Motor Drive: Yes), allowing remote electrical closing and opening. Communication function is not built in — this is a standalone thermal-magnetic breaker, not a communicating unit.