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Siemens 3VA1196-5EF36-0AD0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA1196-5EF36-0AD0 SENTRON MCCB, 16 A, 3-Pole, 187 k

MPN3VA1196-5EF36-0AD0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-5EF36-0AD0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 16 A rated at 40 °C, 187 kA interrupting at 240 V, line protection design.

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Specifications

3VA1196-5EF36-0AD0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Basic switch (supplied) ref.3VA11965EF360AA0
Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref.3VA9988-0AA12
3VA1196-5EF36-0AD0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles3
Rated operational voltage Ue (AC)690 V
Rated insulation voltage Ui800 V
Current at 40 °C16 A
Current at 45 °C16 A
Current at 50 °C16 A
Current at 55 °C16 A
Current at 60 °C15 A
Current at 65 °C15 A
Current at 70 °C15 A
Switching capacity classM
Breaking capacity at 240 V187 kA
Breaking capacity at 415 V121 kA
Breaking capacity at 440 V75.6 kA
Breaking capacity at 500 V17 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V17 kA
Power loss, max.10.6 W
3VA1196-5EF36-0AD0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeTM240
Overcurrent protection functionLI
Ground-fault monitoringWithout
Grounding protection functionNo
3VA1196-5EF36-0AD0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typebox terminal on both sides
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA1196-5EF36-0AD0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts3
3VA1196-5EF36-0AD0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA1196-5EF36-0AD0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Mechanical service life (operating cycles), typ.20 000
Height130 mm
Width76.2 mm
Depth70 mm
Height (in)5.12 in
Width (in)3 in
Depth (in)2.76 in

Product details

Rated current holds at 16 A from 40 °C up through 55 °C, then derates to 15 A at 60 °C and above — so in a crowded enclosure running hot, you lose 1 A of headroom. Interrupting capacity drops sharply with voltage: 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V, 75.6 kA at 440 V, then 17 kA at both 500 V and 690 V. That 17 kA floor at 690 V is still adequate for most industrial 690 V systems, but verify your available fault current before committing the BOM line. The TM240 thermal-magnetic release (design of the overcurrent release) gives a fixed thermal pickup and magnetic trip — no interchangeable trip units, which simplifies ordering but locks you into that 16 A frame.

That 3-inch width (76.2 mm) is the standard 3-pole MCCB footprint for this SENTRON frame — it occupies three 25 mm DIN positions. No undervoltage release, no voltage trigger, no communication function — this is a straight line-protection breaker with no auxiliary electronics.

Frequently asked questions

What is the interrupting rating of 3VA1196-5EF36-0AD0 at 240 V?

187 kA at 240 V, which is the highest interrupting rating on this breaker; it drops to 121 kA at 415 V and 75.6 kA at 440 V.

Will 3VA1196-5EF36-0AD0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA1110-5ED36-0AC0 without rewiring?

Both are 3-pole SENTRON MCCBs on the same 76.2 mm width footprint, so the physical mounting and busbar connection are identical. The 3VA1196-5EF36-0AD0 carries a higher interrupting rating (187 kA vs the 3VA1110's lower frame), so as long as the panel's available fault current is within the 3VA1196's ratings, it drops in without rewiring.

Where can I buy 3VA1196-5EF36-0AD0 and get current pricing?

Sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm price and lead time.

MPN
3VA1196-5EF36-0AD0