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Siemens 3VA1116-5EF42-0CH0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA1116-5EF42-0CH0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 4-Pole, 187

MPN3VA1116-5EF42-0CH0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA1116-5EF42-0CH0, molded case circuit breaker, 4-pole, 160 A at 40 °C, 187 kA breaking capacity at 240 V AC, line protection design with undervoltage release.

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Specifications

3VA1116-5EF42-0CH0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Basic switch (supplied) ref.3VA11165EF420AA0
Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref.3VA9988-0AB12
3VA1116-5EF42-0CH0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles4
Rated operational voltage Ue (AC)690 V
Rated insulation voltage Ui800 V
Current at 40 °C160 A
Current at 45 °C160 A
Current at 50 °C160 A
Current at 55 °C158 A
Current at 60 °C155 A
Current at 65 °C153 A
Current at 70 °C150 A
Switching capacity classM
Breaking capacity at 240 V187 kA
Breaking capacity at 415 V121 kA
Breaking capacity at 440 V75.6 kA
Breaking capacity at 500 V17 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V17 kA
Power loss, max.40.5 W
3VA1116-5EF42-0CH0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeTM240
Overcurrent protection functionLI
Ground-fault monitoringWithout
Grounding protection functionNo
3VA1116-5EF42-0CH0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typenut keeper kit on both ends
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA1116-5EF42-0CH0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseYes
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorYes
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts3
3VA1116-5EF42-0CH0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA1116-5EF42-0CH0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Mechanical service life (operating cycles), typ.20 000
Height130 mm
Width101.6 mm
Depth70 mm
Height (in)5.12 in
Width (in)4 in
Depth (in)2.76 in

Product details

Four poles, rated 160 A continuous at 40 °C — and it holds that same 160 A all the way up to 50 °C before it starts to derate (158 A at 55 °C, 155 A at 60 °C, 153 A at 65 °C, 150 A at 70 °C). That thermal curve means you don't lose headroom in a warm enclosure; the breaker is effectively flat-rated through most real-world panel ambient conditions. Breaking capacity is the headline number for fault duty: 187 kA at 240 V AC, 121 kA at 415 V, 75.6 kA at 440 V, and still 17 kA at 500 V and 690 V. That's a high-interrupting rating for a 160 A frame — it handles high available fault current at the lower voltages typical of North American 240/480 V panels, and still clears at 690 V for European or marine distribution. Insulation voltage rated 800 V, so the internal clearances are built for 690 V systems without derating the dielectric.

Panel integration — what the dimensions mean for the cutout

Width 101.6 mm (4 in), depth 70 mm (2.76 in), height 130 mm (5.12 in). The 4-pole width is fixed; if your panel was laid out for a 3-pole frame, you'll need the extra module space. DIN-rail or screw-mount, the footprint is the same across the 3VA family, so swapping between variants doesn't require re-drilling the backplate.

What's on the breaker — auxiliary and release configuration

The UVR means the breaker trips when control voltage drops — common for emergency-stop circuits or undervoltage protection on motor feeders. No ground-fault monitoring module on this variant (the 'Without' ground-fault version). Trip indicator is present, so you get a visual flag on the front after a fault trip.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy 3VA1116-5EF42-0CH0 and how is it quoted?

Sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing confirmed at quote time.

What is the breaking capacity of 3VA1116-5EF42-0CH0 at 240 V?

187 kA at 240 V AC. Also rated 121 kA at 415 V, 75.6 kA at 440 V, and 17 kA at 500 V and 690 V.

Will 3VA1116-5EF42-0CH0 drop into a panel specified for 3VA1112-5EE32-0AA0?

The 3VA family shares the same mounting footprint and DIN-rail pattern, so it will physically fit without rewiring the backplate. But verify the rating — the 3VA1116 is a 160 A frame; the 3VA1112 is a 125 A frame. If the panel bus and cable are sized for 125 A, you cannot simply drop in a 160 A breaker without upgrading the upstream conductors.

MPN
3VA1116-5EF42-0CH0