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Siemens 3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0-ZD00 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0-ZD00 Circuit Breaker, 55kA @ 415V

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Siemens 3VA1 IEC frame 160, breaking capacity class M, Icu=55kA @ 415V, 4-pole, line protection TM240, ATAM, In=16A, overload Ir=11A...16A, short-circuit Ii=10...20 x In.

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Product details

The Siemens 3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0-ZD00 is a 4-pole IEC frame 160 molded-case circuit breaker with a 55 kA breaking capacity at 415 V (class M). The thermal-magnetic trip unit is a TM240 with a fixed In of 16 A, overload adjustable from 11 A to 16 A (Ir), and instantaneous short-circuit pickup set at 10 to 20 times In (Ii). That adjustability lets you coordinate with downstream loads: set Ir at the low end for a 11 A motor feeder, or at the high end for a 16 A resistive load bank. The N-conductor protection is set to 100%, meaning the neutral pole trips at the same current as the phase poles — standard for 4-wire systems where neutral overcurrent is a concern.

At 4-pole, it occupies roughly 140 mm of DIN width — plan your gland plate and busbar takeoff accordingly. The TM240 thermal-magnetic trip is non-electronic, so no auxiliary power supply is needed for the trip unit itself; the breaker is self-powered from the line side. For selectivity studies, the Ii range of 10–20 x In (160–320 A instantaneous pickup) gives you headroom to coordinate with downstream 16 A or 20 A branch breakers, provided the fault current at the panel does not exceed 55 kA.

Frequently asked questions

What is the breaking capacity of this breaker?

It has an Icu of 55 kA at 415 V, which is the class M breaking capacity for the 3VA1 IEC frame 160.

Where can I buy 3VA1196-5GF42-0AA0-ZD00 and how is it quoted?

This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time.

What does the TM240 trip unit mean for adjustment?

The TM240 is a thermal-magnetic trip with a fixed In of 16 A. Overload protection (Ir) is adjustable from 11 A to 16 A, and short-circuit protection (Ii) is adjustable from 10 to 20 times In (160–320 A).

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