The Siemens 3VA1116-6EF36-0AE0 is a SENTRON molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) rated for 160 A continuous current with a TM240 thermal-magnetic overcurrent release, three poles, and a front IP40 rating. It delivers 220 kA breaking capacity at 240 V, 154 kA at 415 V, 75.6 kA at 440 V, and 17 kA at 690 V — numbers that govern selectivity and SCCR coordination in the distribution panel. Four HQ auxiliary switches are built in, so you don't need a separate aux block for status feedback to the PLC or safety relay.
Lifecycle stage is current production, so this is a standard BOM line — no last-time-buy scramble, no surplus-channel premium. Sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution; availability and current pricing confirmed at quote time.
Panel integration is straightforward: 76.2 mm wide (roughly 3 inches on a DIN pitch), 130 mm tall, 70 mm deep. The IP40 front means it's fine inside a closed panel — no washdown sealing needed, but keep it out of direct spray zones. The TM240 release is adjustable; tr max. is 1 s at the listed current, which matters for coordination with downstream feeders.