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Siemens 3VA2116-6HL32-0AE0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA2116-6HL32-0AE0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 3-Pole, 242

MPN3VA2116-6HL32-0AE0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-6HL32-0AE0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 160 A rated continuous current, line protection design, SCCR 242 kA at 240 V.

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Specifications

3VA2116-6HL32-0AE0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Basic switch (supplied) ref.3VA21166HL320AA0
Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref.3VA9988-0AA12
3VA2116-6HL32-0AE0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles3
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 °C160 A
Current at 60 °C160 A
Current at 65 °C160 A
Current at 70 °C160 A
Switching capacity classH
Breaking capacity at 240 V242 kA
Breaking capacity at 415 V187 kA
Breaking capacity at 440 V187 kA
Breaking capacity at 500 V121 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V3.7 kA
Power loss, max.25.5 W
3VA2116-6HL32-0AE0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU320
Overcurrent protection functionLI
Ground-fault monitoringWithout
Grounding protection functionNo
3VA2116-6HL32-0AE0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typeon both sides nut keeper kit
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA2116-6HL32-0AE0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts4
3VA2116-6HL32-0AE0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA2116-6HL32-0AE0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Mechanical service life (operating cycles), typ.25 000
Height181 mm
Width105 mm
Depth86 mm
Height (in)7.13 in
Width (in)4.13 in
Depth (in)3.39 in

Product details

160 A MCCB with flat thermal derating and high interrupting capacity

Three-pole construction with an adjustable thermal-magnetic trip range of 240 A minimum to 1 600 A maximum, making it suitable for feeder or main breaker duty in distribution panels where the load can be sized within that window. Interrupting capacity follows the voltage curve: 242 kA at 240 V, 187 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 121 kA at 500 V, and 3.7 kA at 690 V — the 690 V figure is low enough that this breaker should not be the primary fault-clearing device on a 690 V bus unless upstream coordination is confirmed.

Configuration and integration notes

This variant ships without undervoltage release, ground-fault monitoring, communication module, or trip indicator — it is a bare line-protection MCCB. Four auxiliary switches (HQ type) are included for status feedback to the PLC or panel indication. Maximum power loss of 25.5 W at rated current — account for this in enclosed panel thermal calculations, especially when grouping multiple breakers in a single enclosure.

The storage minimum matters for unheated warehouses in cold climates — the breaker can sit at -40 °C without damage.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get current pricing and availability for 3VA2116-6HL32-0AE0?

Submit an RFQ through the storefront. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time through independent distribution channels.

Will 3VA2116-6HL32-0AE0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA2116-5JP32-0AE0?

Both are 3-pole SENTRON 3VA frame breakers with the same 105 x 86 x 181 mm footprint, so mechanical fit is identical. The difference is in the trip unit and interrupting ratings — verify the 5JP32's trip curve and SCCR against your coordination study before swapping.

What is the interrupting capacity at 415 V?

187 kA at 415 V AC, matching the rating at 440 V. This is suitable for high-fault-current industrial distribution downstream of a large transformer.

What compliance documentation does this MCCB carry?

As a Siemens SENTRON 3VA breaker, it carries IEC 60947-2 certification for molded case circuit breakers. UL/CSA listings are typical for the platform but should be confirmed against the specific variant's marking for the target jurisdiction.

MPN
3VA2116-6HL32-0AE0