Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-5EF36-0CA0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 16 A rated, breaking capacity 187 kA at 240 V, TM240 release, undervoltage release.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product designation | Molded case circuit breaker |
| Brand / range | SENTRON |
| Basic switch (supplied) ref. | 3VA11965EF360AA0 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of poles | 3 |
| Rated operational voltage Ue (AC) | 690 V |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 800 V |
| Current at 40 °C | 16 A |
| Current at 45 °C | 16 A |
| Current at 50 °C | 16 A |
| Current at 55 °C | 16 A |
| Current at 60 °C | 15 A |
| Current at 65 °C | 15 A |
| Current at 70 °C | 15 A |
| Switching capacity class | M |
| Breaking capacity at 240 V | 187 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 415 V | 121 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 440 V | 75.6 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 500 V | 17 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 690 V | 17 kA |
| Power loss, max. | 13.1 W |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Overcurrent release (trip unit) type | TM240 |
| Overcurrent protection function | LI |
| Ground-fault monitoring | Without |
| Grounding protection function | No |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Main circuit connection type | box terminal on both sides |
| Main circuit connector arrangement | Front terminal |
| Protection class (IP), front | IP40 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Undervoltage release | Yes |
| Voltage trigger | No |
| Trip indicator | No |
| Communication function | No |
| Measurement function | No |
| Motor drive option | Yes |
| Auxiliary CO contacts | 0 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature, max. | 70 °C |
| Operating temperature, min. | -25 °C |
| Storage temperature, max. | 80 °C |
| Storage temperature, min. | -40 °C |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mechanical service life (operating cycles), typ. | 20 000 |
| Height | 130 mm |
| Width | 76.2 mm |
| Depth | 70 mm |
| Height (in) | 5.12 in |
| Width (in) | 3 in |
| Depth (in) | 2.76 in |
Its 16 A rating holds flat from 40 °C up to 55 °C, then derates to 15 A at 60 °C and above — so no head-scratching about summer ambient in a non-climate-controlled panel.
The interrupting ratings are given at several voltages: 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V, 75.6 kA at 440 V, and 17 kA at both 500 V and 690 V. At 690 V the 17 kA figure is still respectable for motor branch circuits.
187 kA at 240 V, with lower ratings at higher voltages (121 kA at 415 V, 75.6 kA at 440 V, 17 kA at 500 V and 690 V).
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16 A from 40 °C to 55 °C, then derated to 15 A at 60 °C through 70 °C.
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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