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Siemens 3VA2216-6JP42-0AA0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA2216-6JP42-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 4-Pole, ETU5

MPN3VA2216-6JP42-0AA0
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Siemens SENTRON 3VA2216-6JP42-0AA0, molded case circuit breaker, 160 A continuous, 4-pole, ETU550 electronic trip unit, 242 kA at 240 V.

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Specifications

3VA2216-6JP42-0AA0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
3VA2216-6JP42-0AA0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles4
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 V4.5 kA
Power loss, max.19.7 W
3VA2216-6JP42-0AA0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU550
Overcurrent protection functionLSI
Ground-fault monitoringWithout
Grounding protection functionNo
3VA2216-6JP42-0AA0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typeon both sides nut keeper kit
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA2216-6JP42-0AA0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionYes
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts0
3VA2216-6JP42-0AA0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA2216-6JP42-0AA0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Mechanical service life (operating cycles), typ.25 000
Height181 mm
Width140 mm
Depth86 mm
Height (in)7.13 in
Width (in)5.51 in
Depth (in)3.39 in

Product details

What this MCCB delivers

The Siemens SENTRON 3VA2216-6JP42-0AA0 is a 4-pole molded case circuit breaker rated for 160 A continuous current — that's the frame size that governs your bus bar and lug selection, not just the trip setting. Breaking capacity is the headline: 242 kA at 240 V, 187 kA at 415 V and 440 V, still 121 kA at 500 V. At 690 V it drops to 4.5 kA — that's the limit for that voltage class, so verify your available fault current if you're feeding a 690 V drive.

Dimensions are 181 mm high, 140 mm wide, 86 mm deep — a standard SENTRON 3VA2 frame footprint. Four poles occupies the full width of a 4-pole MCCB mounting base. Operating temperature range is -25 °C to 70 °C, with no derating across the full 40–70 °C band — the continuous current stays at 160 A regardless of ambient within that window.

Frequently asked questions

Will 3VA2216-6JP42-0AA0 drop into a panel that was specified around 3VA2216-8JP42-0AA0 without rewiring?

Yes, the physical dimensions and mounting pattern are identical between the two — same 181 mm height, 140 mm width, 86 mm depth, same 4-pole base. No rewiring needed for the power connections. The difference is in the trip unit and communication module; the ETU550 lacks some advanced metering and communication features of the 8JP42 variant, but the breaker itself is a direct mechanical swap.

MPN
3VA2216-6JP42-0AA0