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Siemens 3VA1216-5EF32-0KC0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA1216-5EF32-0KC0 SENTRON MCCB, 160A, 3-Pole, 187kA

MPN3VA1216-5EF32-0KC0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA1216-5EF32-0KC0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 160 A rated at 40 °C, 187 kA interrupting at 240 V, line protection design, shunt trip release, 2 auxiliary switches HQ.

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Specifications

3VA1216-5EF32-0KC0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Basic switch (supplied) ref.3VA12165EF320AA0
Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref.3VA9988-0AA12
3VA1216-5EF32-0KC0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles3
Rated operational voltage Ue (AC)690 V
Rated insulation voltage Ui800 V
Current at 40 °C160 A
Current at 45 °C160 A
Current at 50 °C160 A
Current at 55 °C156 A
Current at 60 °C151 A
Current at 65 °C147 A
Current at 70 °C142 A
Switching capacity classM
Breaking capacity at 240 V187 kA
Breaking capacity at 415 V121 kA
Breaking capacity at 440 V75.6 kA
Breaking capacity at 500 V30 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V17 kA
Power loss, max.33 W
3VA1216-5EF32-0KC0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeTM240
Overcurrent protection functionLI
Ground-fault monitoringWithout
Grounding protection functionNo
3VA1216-5EF32-0KC0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typenut keeper kit on both ends
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA1216-5EF32-0KC0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerYes
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts2
3VA1216-5EF32-0KC0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA1216-5EF32-0KC0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Mechanical service life (operating cycles), typ.20 000
Height158 mm
Width105 mm
Depth70 mm
Height (in)6.22 in
Width (in)4.13 in
Depth (in)2.76 in

Product details

At 415 V the rating is 121 kA, and it still holds 17 kA at 690 V, giving you selectivity headroom across common industrial voltage levels. No undervoltage release, no ground-fault module — those are separate add-ons if your scheme requires them.

The SENTRON 3VA series is Siemens' mainline MCCB platform, with published lifecycle roadmaps and backward-compatible accessories across frame sizes. If you are standardizing on a single MCCB family for a multi-year plant build, this series is a low-migration-risk choice.

Maximum power loss 33 W at rated current; account for this in enclosure thermal calculations if grouping multiple breakers in a confined panel. The breaker can be warehoused in unheated facilities but must be above -25 °C to carry load. The 3VA series carries IEC 60947-2 certification; UL listing is standard for the North American market variant. Declarations of conformity and material declarations are available from Siemens' support portal.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy 3VA1216-5EF32-0KC0 and what is the lead time?

This part is 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 interrupting capacity of this MCCB at different voltages?

187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V, 75.6 kA at 440 V, 30 kA at 500 V, and 17 kA at 690 V. These are the maximum fault currents the breaker can safely interrupt at each voltage level.

Does this breaker include a shunt trip or undervoltage release?

It includes a shunt trip (STL) for remote tripping. It does not include an undervoltage release or ground-fault monitoring — those are separate options.

MPN
3VA1216-5EF32-0KC0