SENTRON 3VA2116-5HN36-0CH0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 160 A continuous, 187 kA interrupting at 240 V AC, line protection design, with undervoltage release and auxiliary switches.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product designation | Molded case circuit breaker |
| Brand / range | SENTRON |
| Basic switch (supplied) ref. | 3VA21165HN360AA0 |
| Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref. | 3VA9988-0AB12 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of poles | 3 |
| Rated operational voltage Ue (AC) | 690 V |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 800 V |
| Current at 40 °C | 160 A |
| Current at 45 °C | 160 A |
| Current at 50 °C | 160 A |
| Current at 55 °C | 160 A |
| Current at 60 °C | 160 A |
| Current at 65 °C | 160 A |
| Current at 70 °C | 160 A |
| Switching capacity class | M |
| Breaking capacity at 240 V | 187 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 415 V | 121 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 440 V | 121 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 500 V | 75.6 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 690 V | 3.7 kA |
| Power loss, max. | 28 W |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Overcurrent release (trip unit) type | ETU350 |
| Overcurrent protection function | LSI |
| Ground-fault monitoring | Without |
| Grounding protection function | No |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Main circuit connection type | double-sided box terminal |
| Main circuit connector arrangement | Front terminal |
| Protection class (IP), front | IP40 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Undervoltage release | Yes |
| Voltage trigger | No |
| Trip indicator | Yes |
| Communication function | No |
| Measurement function | No |
| Motor drive option | Yes |
| Auxiliary CO contacts | 3 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature, max. | 70 °C |
| Operating temperature, min. | -25 °C |
| Storage temperature, max. | 80 °C |
| Storage temperature, min. | -40 °C |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mechanical service life (operating cycles), typ. | 25 000 |
| Height | 181 mm |
| Width | 105 mm |
| Depth | 86 mm |
| Height (in) | 7.13 in |
| Width (in) | 4.13 in |
| Depth (in) | 3.39 in |
Interrupting capacity is where this thing earns its keep: 187 kA at 240 V AC, 121 kA at 415 V, and still 75.6 kA at 500 V.
For a 160 A frame that's modest; it won't force a bigger cabinet or an auxiliary fan in most industrial panels. The storage range is wider because it's not carrying current — that's the limit for warehousing or shipping in a frozen truck.
The trip indicator on the front gives a visual red flag when it's tripped, which saves a multimeter walk on a crowded panel.
Yes — same 105 mm width and 181 mm height, same 3-pole 160 A frame. The mounting pattern and bus connections are identical, so it drops in without re-drilling or re-bussing.
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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