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Siemens 3VA1216-5MH32-0AG0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA1216-5MH32-0AG0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 187 kA

MPN3VA1216-5MH32-0AG0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA1216-5MH32-0AG0, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker, 160 A rated continuous current, 187 kA breaking capacity at 240 V AC, TM120M thermal-magnetic release, starter protection version.

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Specifications

3VA1216-5MH32-0AG0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Product versionStarter protection
Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref.3VA9988-0AB11
3VA1216-5MH32-0AG0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles3
Current at 40 °C160 A
Current at 45 °C160 A
Current at 50 °C160 A
Current at 55 °C153.6 A
Current at 60 °C150.4 A
Current at 65 °C147.2 A
Current at 70 °C144 A
Switching capacity classM
Breaking capacity at 240 V187 kA
Breaking capacity at 415 V121 kA
Breaking capacity at 440 V30 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V17 kA
3VA1216-5MH32-0AG0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeTM120M
3VA1216-5MH32-0AG0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typelug terminal
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA1216-5MH32-0AG0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorYes
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts2
3VA1216-5MH32-0AG0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA1216-5MH32-0AG0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Height158 mm
Width105 mm
Depth70 mm

Product details

160 A MCCB with starter-protection release

The starter-protection version means it's tuned for motor branch circuits — the magnetic trip responds fast enough to handle locked-rotor inrush without nuisance tripping on a healthy start, while the thermal element protects the motor feeder against sustained overload. That's serious fault-current headroom for a 160 A frame — it'll clear a bolted fault upstream of a motor starter without the arc flash escalating. At 440 V it's still 30 kA, enough for most 480 V distribution panels in North America. Out here in the grease, what matters is whether this thing handles the heat a motor panel sees. Past that it starts to derate — 153.6 A at 55 °C, 150.4 A at 60 °C, down to 144 A at 70 °C (-).

Panel fit and auxiliary contacts

Front-facing IP40 protection keeps dust and accidental tool contact out of the mechanism.

Frequently asked questions

Will 3VA1216-5MH32-0AG0 drop into a panel that was specified around 3VA1112-5EF32-0CA0 without rewiring?

The 3VA1216-5MH32-0AG0 uses the same 105 mm wide, 158 mm tall, 70 mm deep footprint (-) as other 3VA frame breakers, so the physical cutout and mounting holes match the 3VA1112 family. However, the 3VA1216 is a 160 A frame versus the smaller 3VA1112 frame sizes, so the lug size and conductor gauge may differ — verify the line-side cable ampacity and lug tunnel dimensions before swapping.

MPN
3VA1216-5MH32-0AG0