Rated Continuous Current and Thermal Derating
The 3VA2216-7MN32-0KL0: The MCCB carries a rated continuous current Iu of 160 A, which holds at ambient temperatures up to 50 °C. Above that threshold, the thermal derating curve applies: 153.6 A at 55 °C, 150.4 A at 60 °C, 147.2 A at 65 °C, and 144 A at 70 °C. For panel builders, this means the breaker can be applied at full 160 A in enclosures maintaining 50 °C or below; above that, the load current must be reduced per the published curve to avoid nuisance tripping from internal heating.
Short-Circuit Breaking Capacity (SCCR) by Voltage
The interrupting rating varies with system voltage, a critical parameter for selectivity studies and SCCR compliance. At 240 V the breaker clears 330 kA; at 415 V and 440 V it is rated 242 kA; at 500 V it drops to 187 kA; and at 690 V the rating is 52.5 kA. The rated insulation voltage Ui is 800 V. For a site electrical engineer verifying coordination with upstream devices, these values define the maximum fault current the breaker can safely interrupt at each voltage level — essential for arc-flash incident energy calculations and series-rating listings.
Physical Dimensions and Environmental Limits
The breaker occupies a 3-pole footprint: width 105 mm, height 181 mm, depth 86 mm. Operating temperature range is -25 °C to 70 °C; storage range extends from -40 °C to 80 °C. Maximum power loss is 75 W, which should be factored into enclosure thermal calculations. Mechanical endurance is rated at 20,000 operations.