Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-4EF32-0AC0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 16 A, TM240 release, 121 kA at 240 V, 70 mm depth.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product designation | Molded case circuit breaker |
| Brand / range | SENTRON |
| Product version | Line protection |
| Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref. | 3VA9988-0AA12 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of poles | 3 |
| Current at 40 °C | 16 A |
| Current at 45 °C | 16 A |
| Current at 50 °C | 16 A |
| Current at 55 °C | 15.36 A |
| Current at 60 °C | 15.04 A |
| Current at 65 °C | 14.72 A |
| Current at 70 °C | 14.4 A |
| Switching capacity class | S |
| Breaking capacity at 240 V | 121 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 415 V | 75.6 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 440 V | 52.5 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 690 V | 11.9 kA |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Overcurrent release (trip unit) type | TM240 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Main circuit connection type | lug terminal |
| Main circuit connector arrangement | Front terminal |
| Protection class (IP), front | IP40 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Undervoltage release | No |
| Voltage trigger | No |
| Trip indicator | No |
| Communication function | No |
| Measurement function | No |
| Motor drive option | Yes |
| Auxiliary CO contacts | 2 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature, max. | 70 °C |
| Operating temperature, min. | -25 °C |
| Storage temperature, max. | 80 °C |
| Storage temperature, min. | -40 °C |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | 130 mm |
| Width | 76.2 mm |
| Depth | 70 mm |
Its breaking capacity hits 121 kA at 240 V, 75.6 kA at 415 V, 52.5 kA at 440 V, and 11.9 kA at 690 V — so it handles high-fault scenarios across common industrial voltages without cascading upstream.
The 16 A rating holds flat from 40 °C to 50 °C; above that it derates linearly to 14.4 A at 70 °C. The 76.2 mm width (3-inch pitch) fits standard MCCB panel cutouts and bus-bar spacing.
75.6 kA at 415 V. At 240 V it's 121 kA, at 440 V it's 52.5 kA, and at 690 V it's 11.9 kA.
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The rated continuous current Iu is 16 A, holding flat from 40 °C to 50 °C and derating to 14.4 A at 70 °C.
Yes, it comes with 2 auxiliary switches (HQ type) for status feedback. No undervoltage release or ground-fault monitoring is fitted.
Alternative models and sibling configurations in the same Siemens series. For obsolete or discontinued parts, these models can serve as compatible replacements or functional alternatives for plant maintenance.
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