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Siemens 3VA1216-5GE42-0AA0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA1216-5GE42-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 4-Pole, TM22

MPN3VA1216-5GE42-0AA0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA molded case circuit breaker, 160 A, 4-pole, TM220 thermal-magnetic release, line protection, 187 kA interrupting at 240 V.

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Specifications

3VA1216-5GE42-0AA0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
3VA1216-5GE42-0AA0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles4
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
3VA1216-5GE42-0AA0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeTM220
Overcurrent protection functionLI
Ground-fault monitoringWithout
Grounding protection functionNo
3VA1216-5GE42-0AA0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typenut keeper kit on both ends
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA1216-5GE42-0AA0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts0
3VA1216-5GE42-0AA0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA1216-5GE42-0AA0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Mechanical service life (operating cycles), typ.20 000
Height158 mm
Width140 mm
Depth70 mm
Height (in)6.22 in
Width (in)5.51 in
Depth (in)2.76 in

Product details

It is a 4-pole unit with a TM220 thermal-magnetic release, rated 160 A continuous at 40 °C. The interrupting capacity is the headline spec here: 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 — so the voltage class of your system determines whether this breaker has headroom for the available fault current.

Thermal derating — the number that matters when the cabinet runs hot

Above that, it derates: 156 A at 55 °C, 151 A at 60 °C, 147 A at 65 °C, and 142 A at 70 °C.

Panel fit and physical integration

Frequently asked questions

What is the interrupting capacity of 3VA1216-5GE42-0AA0 at 415 V?

121 kA at 415 V, which covers most industrial service-entrance and sub-distribution fault levels.

Where can I buy 3VA1216-5GE42-0AA0 and get current pricing?

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

What does the TM220 release designation mean?

TM220 indicates a thermal-magnetic (TM) overcurrent release with a specific trip-characteristic curve. It provides inverse-time thermal protection for overloads and instantaneous magnetic protection for short circuits.

MPN
3VA1216-5GE42-0AA0