Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-5HL46-0HC0, molded case circuit breaker, 4-pole, 160 A, ETU320 electronic trip unit, shunt trip, 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V, 3.75 kA at 690 V.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product designation | Molded case circuit breaker |
| Brand / range | SENTRON |
| Product version | Line protection |
| Basic switch (supplied) ref. | 3VA2116-5HL46-0AA0 |
| Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref. | 3VA9988-0AA12 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of poles | 4 |
| Current at 40 °C | 160 A |
| Current at 45 °C | 160 A |
| Current at 50 °C | 160 A |
| Current at 55 °C | 154 A |
| Current at 60 °C | 148 A |
| Current at 65 °C | 142 A |
| Current at 70 °C | 136 A |
| Switching capacity class | M |
| Breaking capacity at 240 V | 187 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 415 V | 121 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 690 V | 3.75 kA |
| Power loss, max. | 26 W |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Overcurrent release (trip unit) type | ETU320 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Main circuit connection type | box terminal |
| Main circuit connector arrangement | Front terminal |
| Protection class (IP), front | IP40 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Undervoltage release | No |
| Voltage trigger | Yes |
| Trip indicator | No |
| Communication function | No |
| Measurement function | No |
| Motor drive option | Yes |
| Auxiliary CO contacts | 2 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature, max. | 70 °C |
| Operating temperature, min. | -25 °C |
| Storage temperature, max. | 80 °C |
| Storage temperature, min. | -40 °C |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | 181 mm |
| Width | 140 mm |
| Depth | 107 mm |
Breaking capacity runs 187 kA at 240 V AC, 121 kA at 415 V AC, and 3.75 kA at 690 V AC — the 690 V figure is the one to watch if you're protecting a 690 V motor feeder; at that voltage the interrupting rating drops sharply, so verify the available fault current at the panel.
Front IP40 keeps out tools and fingers but not washdown; keep it behind a sealed door in wet environments.
Yes, it includes an integrated shunt trip (STL) release for remote tripping via a control signal. The auxiliary trip order code is 3VA9688-0BL30.
It uses the ETU320 electronic trip unit for line protection. This is a basic unit without communication, phase-failure detection, or ground-fault monitoring.
The 3VA1010-2ED32-0JA0 is a smaller-frame SENTRON MCCB but with different ratings and footprint — it won't drop into a panel wired for the 3VA2 frame without rewiring. For a true functional match in the same frame, stick with the 3VA2 series and match the 160 A rating and ETU320 trip unit.
Alternative models and sibling configurations in the same Siemens series. For obsolete or discontinued parts, these models can serve as compatible replacements or functional alternatives for plant maintenance.
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