Siemens SENTRON 3VA series, molded case circuit breaker (MCCB), 3VA1116-4EF36-0CH0, 3-pole, 160 A rated at 40 °C, 121 kA breaking capacity at 240 VAC, line protection design.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product designation | Molded case circuit breaker |
| Brand / range | SENTRON |
| Basic switch (supplied) ref. | 3VA11164EF360AA0 |
| Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref. | 3VA9988-0AB12 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of poles | 3 |
| Rated operational voltage Ue (AC) | 690 V |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 800 V |
| Current at 40 °C | 160 A |
| Current at 45 °C | 160 A |
| Current at 50 °C | 160 A |
| Current at 55 °C | 158 A |
| Current at 60 °C | 155 A |
| Current at 65 °C | 153 A |
| Current at 70 °C | 150 A |
| Switching capacity class | S |
| Breaking capacity at 240 V | 121 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 415 V | 75.6 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 440 V | 52.5 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 500 V | 11.9 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 690 V | 11.9 kA |
| Power loss, max. | 40.5 W |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Overcurrent release (trip unit) type | TM240 |
| Overcurrent protection function | LI |
| Ground-fault monitoring | Without |
| Grounding protection function | No |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Main circuit connection type | box terminal on both sides |
| Main circuit connector arrangement | Front terminal |
| Protection class (IP), front | IP40 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Undervoltage release | Yes |
| Voltage trigger | No |
| Trip indicator | Yes |
| Communication function | No |
| Measurement function | No |
| Motor drive option | Yes |
| 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 |
Breaking capacity reaches 121 kA at 240 VAC, dropping to 75.6 kA at 415 V and 52.5 kA at 440 V, which covers most industrial distribution panels without needing a current-limiting upstream device. No communication module is fitted — this is a standalone line-protection device, not a networked power manager.
The 3VA1116-4EF36-0CH0 measures 76.2 mm wide, 130 mm tall, and 70 mm deep. A trip indicator is present, so a quick visual scan of the panel face tells you which breaker cleared the fault.
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The 3VA1116-4EF36-0CH0 shares the same 3-pole SENTRON 3VA platform and the same 76.2 mm width as the 3VA1110-5ED36-0AC0, so it fits the same panel cutout and busbar spacing. However, the 160 A rating is higher than the 100 A class of the 3VA1110, so verify that upstream and downstream conductors and devices are rated for the higher continuous current before swapping.
At 415 VAC the 3VA1116-4EF36-0CH0 delivers 75.6 kA breaking capacity, which covers most industrial distribution fault levels without requiring a current-limiting upstream breaker.
Alternative models and sibling configurations in the same Siemens series. For obsolete or discontinued parts, these models can serve as compatible replacements or functional alternatives for plant maintenance.
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