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Siemens 3VA1196-6EF32-0AA0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA1196-6EF32-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 16 A, 3-Pole, 220 k

MPN3VA1196-6EF32-0AA0
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Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-6EF32-0AA0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 16 A rated current, TM240 overcurrent release, breaking capacity 220 kA at 240 V AC, line protection design.

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Specifications

3VA1196-6EF32-0AA0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
3VA1196-6EF32-0AA0 — 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 classH
Breaking capacity at 240 V220 kA
Breaking capacity at 415 V154 kA
Breaking capacity at 440 V121 kA
Breaking capacity at 500 V17 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V17 kA
Power loss, max.10.6 W
3VA1196-6EF32-0AA0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeTM240
Overcurrent protection functionLI
Ground-fault monitoringWithout
Grounding protection functionNo
3VA1196-6EF32-0AA0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typenut keeper kit on both ends
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA1196-6EF32-0AA0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts0
3VA1196-6EF32-0AA0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA1196-6EF32-0AA0 — 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

It carries a 16 A continuous rating at 40 °C (derated to 15 A at 60 °C and above) across three poles, with a TM240 thermal-magnetic overcurrent release. The TM240 designation means the thermal trip element is fixed at 16 A; the magnetic short-circuit pickup is set at 240 A (15× In). That's a deliberate coordination choice — high inrush loads like motor starters or transformer primaries won't nuisance trip on magnetizing current, but a bolted fault clears decisively. Breaking capacity is the headline number here: 220 kA at 240 V AC, 154 kA at 415 V, 121 kA at 440 V, and still 17 kA at 690 V.

Footprint: 76.2 mm wide (3 in), 130 mm tall (5.12 in), 70 mm deep (2.76 in). If you need remote trip indication or undervoltage protection, you'd step to a different 3VA option code. Power dissipation is 10.6 W maximum at rated load. In a densely packed panel, that heat needs to be accounted for in the thermal budget — especially if multiple breakers are ganged in a row with no forced ventilation.

In a 480 V panel, the interrupting capacity drops to 154 kA at 415 V and 121 kA at 440 V — still very high, but you need to verify the available fault current at the installation point. At 690 V it's 17 kA, which is adequate for most 690 V distribution but not for high-fault 690 V switchgear. The TM240 release (240 A magnetic pickup) means this breaker will ride through motor starting currents up to about 15× rated current — a standard 16 A MCCB with a 10× pickup might trip on a large motor's inrush; this one won't. The 16 A continuous current is stable across 40 °C to 55 °C (no derating needed in that band); above 55 °C it derates to 15 A. Plan the load accordingly.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy 3VA1196-6EF32-0AA0 and what is the lead time?

Sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm lead time and price.

What is the breaking capacity of 3VA1196-6EF32-0AA0?

220 kA at 240 V AC, 154 kA at 415 V, 121 kA at 440 V, and 17 kA at 500 V and 690 V. These are among the highest interrupting ratings for a 16 A frame MCCB.

Does 3VA1196-6EF32-0AA0 have a trip indicator or undervoltage release?

No. This variant has no trip indicator, no undervoltage release, and no communication function. It is a basic thermal-magnetic line-protection breaker.

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3VA1196-6EF32-0AA0