Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-5EF36-0HC0, molded case circuit breaker, line protection, 3-pole, 16 A, TM240 overcurrent release, 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V, shunt trip STL, 2 auxiliary switches HQ, IP40 front.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product designation | Molded case circuit breaker |
| Brand / range | SENTRON |
| Product version | Line protection |
| Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref. | 3VA9988-0AA12 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of poles | 3 |
| Current at 40 °C | 16 A |
| Current at 45 °C | 16 A |
| Current at 50 °C | 16 A |
| Current at 55 °C | 15.36 A |
| Current at 60 °C | 15.04 A |
| Current at 65 °C | 14.72 A |
| Current at 70 °C | 14.4 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 690 V | 17 kA |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Overcurrent release (trip unit) type | TM240 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Main circuit connection type | box terminal |
| Main circuit connector arrangement | Front terminal |
| Protection class (IP), front | IP40 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Undervoltage release | No |
| Voltage trigger | Yes |
| Trip indicator | No |
| Communication function | No |
| Measurement function | No |
| Motor drive option | Yes |
| Auxiliary CO contacts | 2 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature, max. | 70 °C |
| Operating temperature, min. | -25 °C |
| Storage temperature, max. | 80 °C |
| Storage temperature, min. | -40 °C |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | 130 mm |
| Width | 76.2 mm |
| Depth | 70 mm |
The interrupting capacity is the headline here — 187 kA at 240 V AC, 121 kA at 415 V, 75.6 kA at 440 V, and 17 kA at 690 V — so it handles high-fault industrial feeders without cascading upstream.
At 55 °C it drops to 15.36 A, then 15.04 A at 60 °C, 14.72 A at 65 °C, and 14.4 A at 70 °C. Two auxiliary switches HQ give status feedback (open/closed) back to a PLC or indicator lamp.
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187 kA at 240 V AC, 121 kA at 415 V, 75.6 kA at 440 V, and 17 kA at 690 V. That covers most industrial feeder fault levels.
Yes, it includes a shunt trip (STL) auxiliary release, allowing remote tripping via a control voltage signal.
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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