Line protection MCCB — 16 A, 4-pole, high interrupting capacity
Its interrupting capacity hits 76 kA at 240 V AC, dropping to 53 kA at 415 V, 32 kA at 440 V, and 11.9 kA at both 500 V and 690 V — so it handles high-fault scenarios on 480 V or 600 V class distribution without cascading upstream. Current rating holds flat at 16 A from 40 °C up to 55 °C, then derates to 15 A at 60 °C through 70 °C — useful when the breaker sits in a warm panel or near other heat sources.
Dimensions are 130 mm high, 101.6 mm wide, 70 mm deep — a standard 4-pole MCCB footprint for DIN-rail or panel-mount enclosures. Front IP40 protection means it's suited for dry indoor panels; no washdown rating, so keep it out of wet environments. Latching endurance is rated at 20 000 operations, which covers frequent switching in machine-tool or conveyor applications. Maximum power loss is 10.6 W — factor that into panel thermal budgeting, especially when grouping multiple breakers in a closed cabinet. Operating temperature range spans -40 °C to 70 °C, storage from -40 °C to 80 °C, so it's fine for unheated warehouses or outdoor enclosures within the IP40 limit.
Lifecycle status is current — no phase-out or last-time-buy notice on record. The 3VA1196-3EE42-0AA0 is a standard catalog item within the SENTRON 3VA family, so it's regularly manufactured and stocked through the supply chain. For volume or scheduled BOM commitments, quote against an RFQ; lead times and pricing are confirmed at that point.