What this MCCB is and what the ratings mean
The Siemens 3VA1196-4ED36-0AA0 is a SENTRON molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) rated for line protection, with 3 poles and a continuous current Iu of 16 A. The TM210 thermal-magnetic release gives it adjustable short-circuit pickup at 320 A (fixed, not a range), so it clears bolted faults fast while riding through motor inrush on the thermal side. The interrupting ratings tell the real story: 121 kA at 240 V AC, 75.6 kA at 415 V, 52.5 kA at 440 V, and 11.9 kA at both 500 V and 690 V — meaning it handles high available fault current on 480 V or 600 V class distribution without cascading upstream. At 690 V the 11.9 kA rating is the limiting factor; if your system SCCR exceeds that, you need a current-limiting upstream device. Thermal derating is minimal through 55 °C — still 16 A — then drops to 15 A at 60 °C through 70 °C. That means in a warm panel (say 50 °C ambient) you get full ampacity; above 55 °C you lose 1 A. The 800 V rated insulation voltage (Ui) covers most industrial distribution levels. No communication function, no ground-fault monitoring built in — this is a straight thermal-magnetic MCCB for standard feeder or branch protection.
Panel fit and mounting
At 76.2 mm wide (3 in), 130 mm tall, and 70 mm deep, this 3-pole MCCB fits standard SENTRON mounting footprints. The front face carries IP40 protection — fine for a closed panel, not for washdown. An optional motor drive (product extension available) allows remote trip or reset. No communication module on this variant, so if you need remote monitoring, you're looking at a different 3VA order code.