What this 3VA2010-6HN36-0DL0 is and what it does
The Siemens SENTRON 3VA2010-6HN36-0DL0 is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) rated for 100 A continuous current across the full ambient range from 40 °C to 70 °C — no derating needed within that span, per the datasheet. It is designed for line protection, meaning its primary job is to protect cable and bus runs from overcurrent and short-circuit faults, not motor or generator protection. Interrupting capacity is 242 kA at 240 V, 187 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 121 kA at 500 V, and 3 kA at 690 V. That 242 kA figure at 240 V is exceptionally high for a 100 A frame — it tells you this breaker is built for high-fault-capacity industrial distribution, not light commercial service. At 690 V the rating drops to 3 kA, so verify the available fault current at your system voltage before specifying. It includes an undervoltage release (UVR) as the auxiliary release type, plus a complement of auxiliary switches: two auxiliary switches, one trip alarm switch, and one electrical alarm switch (HQ design). The trip indicator is present, and there is no voltage-trigger function or communication module on this variant.
Integration and mounting
The 3VA2010-6HN36-0DL0 measures 105 mm wide, 181 mm tall, and 86 mm deep. That 86 mm depth is the dimension that matters for gland-plate clearance or shallow backpanel enclosures — verify your enclosure depth allows for the breaker body plus wiring space behind it. The width and height are standard for a 100 A 3-pole MCCB in the SENTRON 3VA platform; it mounts via the standard DIN-rail or screw-mount pattern typical of this frame size.
Electrical characteristics and thermal limits
Maximum power loss is 16 W. Operating temperature range is -25 °C to 70 °C; storage range is -40 °C to 80 °C. The continuous current rating of 100 A holds flat from 40 °C through 70 °C ambient — no thermal derating curve to apply within that band, which simplifies panel design in warm environments.
Compliance and documentation
As a Siemens SENTRON product, this MCCB carries the standard compliance documentation for industrial control gear: CE marking for the European market, and UL/CSA listing for North American installations. RoHS and REACH declarations are available from the manufacturer. No ground-fault monitoring version is included on this order code.