At 240 V it handles 121 kA, and at 690 V it still holds 11.9 kA, so it covers both low-voltage service entrances and 690 V motor circuits where the fault current is lower. That keeps the BOM simple: one part number, one curve. The 16 A rating holds flat from 40 °C to 50 °C, then derates to 14.4 A at 70 °C. It ships without auxiliary contacts or a trip indicator — the only integrated accessory is the undervoltage release (UVR), which drops the breaker on loss of control voltage. For status feedback you add the auxiliary trip accessory 3VA9608-0BB24 externally.
The 3VA1196-4EF32-0CA0 measures 76.2 mm wide, 130 mm high, and 70 mm deep — a standard 3-pole MCCB footprint that drops into a SENTRON distribution board or a separate enclosure. The 15 000 latching endurance cycles cover routine switching for a line-protection breaker that isn't cycled daily — expect it to outlast the panel's service life in a typical distribution role.