The Siemens SENTRON 3VA2116-6HL32-0KA0 is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) rated for 160 A continuous current, designed for line protection in distribution panels. It carries a shunt trip (STL) auxiliary release for remote tripping, and its breaking capacity reaches 242 kA at 240 V, 187 kA at 415 V, and 121 kA at 500 V — figures that govern selectivity coordination with downstream devices.
Breaking capacity and what it means for your panel
At 240 V this MCCB interrupts 242 kA. At 690 V it falls to 3.7 kA. The 160 A continuous rating holds flat from 40 °C through 70 °C ambient. Rated insulation voltage is 800 V.
Physical fit and panel integration
The 3VA2116-6HL32-0KA0 measures 105 mm wide, 181 mm tall, and 86 mm deep — a standard SENTRON 3VA frame size that mounts on a DIN rail or bolts directly into a distribution panel. The 3-pole footprint matches the common 3-pole MCCB cutout; verify the 105 mm width against your existing busbar spacing or enclosure gland plate before committing the BOM line.