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Siemens 3VA1196-5EF36-0BC0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA1196-5EF36-0BC0 SENTRON MCCB, 16 A, 187 kA at 240

MPN3VA1196-5EF36-0BC0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-5EF36-0BC0, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker, line protection, 16 A rated continuous current Iu, 187 kA interrupting at 240 V, TM240 thermal-magnetic release, undervoltage release, 2 auxiliary switches HQ, IP40 front, 70 mm depth.

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Specifications

3VA1196-5EF36-0BC0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Product versionLine protection
Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref.3VA9988-0AA12
3VA1196-5EF36-0BC0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles3
Current at 40 °C16 A
Current at 45 °C16 A
Current at 50 °C16 A
Current at 55 °C15.36 A
Current at 60 °C15.04 A
Current at 65 °C14.72 A
Current at 70 °C14.4 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 690 V17 kA
3VA1196-5EF36-0BC0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeTM240
3VA1196-5EF36-0BC0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typebox terminal
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA1196-5EF36-0BC0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseYes
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts2
3VA1196-5EF36-0BC0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA1196-5EF36-0BC0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Height130 mm
Width76.2 mm
Depth70 mm

Product details

Its 16 A continuous rating holds flat from 40 °C through 50 °C; above that it derates smoothly to 14.4 A at 70 °C, so if the panel runs hot near the top of the enclosure you lose about 1.6 A of headroom, not the whole rating. The interrupting capacity is the headline number here: 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V, tapering to 17 kA at 690 V. The TM240 thermal-magnetic trip unit handles overloads and short-circuits with a fixed thermal curve and magnetic pickup, no electronic adjustment.

The 2 auxiliary switches (HQ type) are built in, giving you two independent status signals for the PLC or annunciator without adding an external block. The undervoltage release (UVR) is also integrated — if the control voltage drops, the breaker trips; useful for emergency-stop chains or undervoltage protection on a motor feeder.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get current pricing and availability for 3VA1196-5EF36-0BC0?

Submit an RFQ — this part is sourced and quoted to order through independent distribution, with availability and pricing confirmed at quote time.

What does the TM240 trip designation mean?

TM240 is a thermal-magnetic release — fixed thermal overload curve with a magnetic short-circuit pickup calibrated for 240 V line-to-line applications. No electronic adjustment; it's a straight electromechanical trip.

Does 3VA1196-5EF36-0BC0 include an undervoltage release?

Yes, it has an integrated undervoltage release (UVR) as standard — if the control voltage drops below the dropout threshold, the breaker trips open.

MPN
3VA1196-5EF36-0BC0