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Siemens 3VA1216-5EF32-0AC0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA1216-5EF32-0AC0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 3-Pole, Line

MPN3VA1216-5EF32-0AC0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA1216-5EF32-0AC0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 160 A, TM240 release, line protection, breaking capacity 187 kA at 240 V.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

3VA1216-5EF32-0AC0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Product versionLine protection
Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref.3VA9988-0AA12
3VA1216-5EF32-0AC0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles3
Current at 40 °C160 A
Current at 45 °C160 A
Current at 50 °C160 A
Current at 55 °C155.6 A
Current at 60 °C151.2 A
Current at 65 °C146.8 A
Current at 70 °C142.4 A
Switching capacity classS
Breaking capacity at 240 V187 kA
Breaking capacity at 415 V121 kA
Breaking capacity at 440 V36 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V17 kA
3VA1216-5EF32-0AC0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeTM240
3VA1216-5EF32-0AC0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typelug terminal
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA1216-5EF32-0AC0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts2
3VA1216-5EF32-0AC0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA1216-5EF32-0AC0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Height158 mm
Width105 mm
Depth70 mm

Product details

It's built for line protection — meaning it sits upstream of a feeder or distribution bus, not on a specific motor or load. The TM240 release gives you a fixed thermal pickup and a magnetic trip that's adjustable across a range; the '240' designates the frame size and trip unit family.

Ratings that matter for fit

Above that, it drops to 155.6 A at 55 °C and 142.4 A at 70 °C. The auxiliary contact version is 2 auxiliary switches HQ (high-quality, high-reliability contacts).

Dimensions are 105 mm wide, 158 mm high, 70 mm deep.

Frequently asked questions

Will 3VA1216-5EF32-0AC0 drop into a panel that was specified around 3VA1112-5EF32-0CA0 without rewiring?

Not without checking. The 3VA1216 is a larger frame (160 A vs the 3VA1112's lower rating), so the physical footprint — width, height, depth — and terminal spacing may differ. The 3VA1216 measures 105 mm wide, 158 mm high, 70 mm deep. Compare against your existing cutout and bus bar layout before assuming a drop-in swap.

MPN
3VA1216-5EF32-0AC0