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Siemens 3VA1196-5EF36-0CH0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA1196-5EF36-0CH0 SENTRON MCCB, 16 A, 3-Pole, 187 k

MPN3VA1196-5EF36-0CH0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-5EF36-0CH0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 16 A rated current, 187 kA breaking capacity at 240 V AC, line protection design.

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Specifications

3VA1196-5EF36-0CH0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Basic switch (supplied) ref.3VA11965EF360AA0
Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref.3VA9988-0AB12
3VA1196-5EF36-0CH0 — 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.13.1 W
3VA1196-5EF36-0CH0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeTM240
Overcurrent protection functionLI
Ground-fault monitoringWithout
Grounding protection functionNo
3VA1196-5EF36-0CH0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typebox terminal on both sides
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA1196-5EF36-0CH0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseYes
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorYes
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts3
3VA1196-5EF36-0CH0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA1196-5EF36-0CH0 — 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

The Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-5EF36-0CH0 is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) rated for line protection, carrying a 16 A continuous current at 40 °C through 55 °C, derating to 15 A at 60 °C through 70 °C. Its interrupting capacity hits 187 kA at 240 V AC, 121 kA at 415 V, 75.6 kA at 440 V, and 17 kA at both 500 V and 690 V — that's the SCCR headroom you need for a high-fault panel downstream of a large transformer. Undervoltage release (UVR) is factory-fitted. Dimensions are 130 mm high, 76.2 mm wide, 70 mm deep, so it fits the standard 3-pole MCCB footprint on a DIN rail or mounting plate.

For selectivity (discrimination) with downstream 10 kA or 18 kA branch breakers, you need the manufacturer's coordination tables; the high Icu doesn't guarantee full selectivity on its own. The 16 A rating and the thermal curve shape (flat from 40 °C to 55 °C) make this a good fit for a feeder protecting a group of smaller motor loads or a lighting panel where ambient stays below 55 °C.

Frequently asked questions

Does 3VA1196-5EF36-0CH0 include an undervoltage release?

Yes, it comes factory-fitted with an undervoltage release (UVR) that trips the breaker on loss of control voltage.

MPN
3VA1196-5EF36-0CH0