Siemens 3VA1216-4FF42-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 4-Pole, 121

Name: 3VA1216-4FF42-0AA0
Brand: Siemens
SKU: 3VA1216-4FF42-0AA0
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Author: Huaqiang Hank

Specifications

Identification

3VA1216-4FF42-0AA0 — Identification
Parameter	Value
Product designation	Molded case circuit breaker
Brand / range	SENTRON
Product version	Line protection

Ratings

3VA1216-4FF42-0AA0 — Ratings
Parameter	Value
Number of poles	4
Current at 40 °C	160 A
Current at 45 °C	160 A
Current at 50 °C	160 A
Current at 55 °C	156 A
Current at 60 °C	151 A
Current at 65 °C	147 A
Current at 70 °C	142 A
Switching capacity class	S
Breaking capacity at 240 V	121 kA
Breaking capacity at 415 V	75.6 kA
Breaking capacity at 440 V	52.5 kA
Breaking capacity at 500 V	17 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V	11.9 kA
Power loss, max.	33 W

Protection & Trip Unit

3VA1216-4FF42-0AA0 — Protection & Trip Unit
Parameter	Value
Overcurrent release (trip unit) type	TM240
Overcurrent protection function	LI
Ground-fault monitoring	Without

Construction & Connection

3VA1216-4FF42-0AA0 — Construction & Connection
Parameter	Value
Main circuit connection type	nut keeper kit on both ends
Main circuit connector arrangement	Front terminal
Protection class (IP), front	IP40

Accessories & Functions

3VA1216-4FF42-0AA0 — Accessories & Functions
Parameter	Value
Communication function	No
Measurement function	No
Motor drive option	Yes
Auxiliary CO contacts	0

Environmental

3VA1216-4FF42-0AA0 — Environmental
Parameter	Value
Operating temperature, max.	70 °C
Operating temperature, min.	-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.	80 °C
Storage temperature, min.	-40 °C

Mechanical

3VA1216-4FF42-0AA0 — Mechanical
Parameter	Value
Height	158 mm
Width	140 mm
Depth	70 mm
Height (in)	6.22 in
Width (in)	5.51 in
Depth (in)	2.76 in

Product details

Siemens SENTRON 3VA1216-4FF42-0AA0 is a 4-pole molded case circuit breaker rated 160 A continuous current (Iu) at 40 °C, with a TM240 thermal-magnetic release. Its interrupting capacity hits 121 kA at 240 V, dropping to 75.6 kA at 415 V and 52.5 kA at 440 V — enough headroom for high-fault utility feeds or transformer secondaries in industrial distribution.

Panel footprint: 140 mm wide, 158 mm tall, 70 mm deep. Front face carries IP40 protection — suitable for enclosed distribution boards but not washdown zones. The 4-pole design with 50% N-conductor protection handles three-phase plus neutral in a single unit, saving a separate neutral breaker slot.

Rated insulation voltage Ui is 800 V; max DC operational voltage is 600 V. Thermal derating starts at 55 °C — at 70 °C the continuous rating drops to 142 A. Power loss at full load is 33 W max. Storage range is -40 °C to 80 °C; operating range is -25 °C to 70 °C.

Frequently asked questions

What is the interrupting capacity of 3VA1216-4FF42-0AA0 at 415 V?

75.6 kA at 415 V, with 121 kA at 240 V and 52.5 kA at 440 V.

Where can I buy 3VA1216-4FF42-0AA0 and how is it quoted?

Sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing confirmed at quote time — no stock count or fixed price listed here.