Siemens 3VA1116-5EF36-0KC0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 3-Pole, 187

Name: 3VA1116-5EF36-0KC0
Brand: Siemens
SKU: 3VA1116-5EF36-0KC0
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Author: Turbine Tariq

Specifications

Identification

3VA1116-5EF36-0KC0 — Identification
Parameter	Value
Product designation	Molded case circuit breaker
Brand / range	SENTRON
Basic switch (supplied) ref.	3VA11165EF360AA0
Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref.	3VA9988-0AA12

Ratings

3VA1116-5EF36-0KC0 — Ratings
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	M
Breaking capacity at 240 V	187 kA
Breaking capacity at 415 V	121 kA
Breaking capacity at 440 V	75.6 kA
Breaking capacity at 500 V	17 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V	17 kA
Power loss, max.	38 W

Protection & Trip Unit

3VA1116-5EF36-0KC0 — Protection & Trip Unit
Parameter	Value
Overcurrent release (trip unit) type	TM240
Overcurrent protection function	LI
Ground-fault monitoring	Without
Grounding protection function	No

Construction & Connection

3VA1116-5EF36-0KC0 — Construction & Connection
Parameter	Value
Main circuit connection type	box terminal on both sides
Main circuit connector arrangement	Front terminal
Protection class (IP), front	IP40

Accessories & Functions

3VA1116-5EF36-0KC0 — Accessories & Functions
Parameter	Value
Undervoltage release	No
Voltage trigger	Yes
Trip indicator	No
Communication function	No
Measurement function	No
Motor drive option	Yes
Auxiliary CO contacts	2

Environmental

3VA1116-5EF36-0KC0 — Environmental
Parameter	Value
Operating temperature, max.	70 °C
Operating temperature, min.	-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.	80 °C
Storage temperature, min.	-40 °C

Mechanical

3VA1116-5EF36-0KC0 — Mechanical
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

Product details

MCCB for high-fault line protection

The Siemens SENTRON 3VA1116-5EF36-0KC0 is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker rated 160 A at 40 °C, designed for line protection in distribution panels. Its interrupting capacity hits 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V, and still holds 17 kA at 690 V — meaning it clears high-fault currents without cascading upstream breakers, a key spec for main feeders in industrial switchgear.

Thermal derating and ambient range

The breaker holds its full 160 A up to 50 °C, then derates gradually to 150 A at 70 °C. Operating ambient spans -25 °C to 70 °C, with storage from -40 °C to 80 °C — wide enough for unheated enclosures or nacelle-mounted panels that see temperature swings. Power dissipation peaks at 38 W, so factor that into enclosure thermal calculations.

Integrated auxiliary and shunt trip

Factory-fitted with two HQ auxiliary switches and a shunt trip (STL) release. The shunt trip allows remote tripping via a control signal — useful for emergency-stop circuits or PLC-driven load shedding. No undervoltage release or ground-fault monitoring on this variant, so plan external protection if those functions are needed.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy 3VA1116-5EF36-0KC0 and how do I get a price?

This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through our independent distribution network. Submit an RFQ for current availability and pricing.

Will 3VA1116-5EF36-0KC0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA1110-5ED36-0AC0 without rewiring?

Both are 3-pole SENTRON MCCBs in the same 76.2 mm wide frame, so the footprint matches. However, the 3VA1116-5EF36-0KC0 carries a higher 160 A rating and different interrupting capacities — verify the existing bus and cable sizing can handle the ampacity before swapping.

What is 3VA1116-5EF36-0KC0's listed depth?

The depth is 70 mm (2.76 in).

What is 3VA1116-5EF36-0KC0's listed width?

The width is 76.2 mm (3 in).