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Siemens 3VA2216-8JP42-0AA0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA2216-8JP42-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 160 A, 4-Pole, ETU5

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Siemens SENTRON 3VA2216-8JP42-0AA0, 4-pole molded case circuit breaker, 160 A rated continuous current, ETU550 electronic trip unit, 440 kA breaking capacity at 240 V AC, line protection version.

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Specifications

3VA2216-8JP42-0AA0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Product versionLine protection
3VA2216-8JP42-0AA0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles4
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 classL
Breaking capacity at 240 V440 kA
Breaking capacity at 415 V330 kA
Breaking capacity at 440 V330 kA
Breaking capacity at 500 V220 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V53 kA
Power loss, max.19.7 W
3VA2216-8JP42-0AA0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU550
3VA2216-8JP42-0AA0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typeLug terminal
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA2216-8JP42-0AA0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Communication functionYes
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts0
3VA2216-8JP42-0AA0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-40 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA2216-8JP42-0AA0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Height181 mm
Width140 mm
Depth86 mm
Height (in)7.1 in
Width (in)5.5 in
Depth (in)3.4 in

Product details

The Siemens SENTRON 3VA2216-8JP42-0AA0 is a 4-pole molded case circuit breaker rated for 160 A continuous current, carrying a 440 kA interrupting capacity at 240 V AC — enough to handle high-fault utility feeds or large transformer secondaries without cascading upstream. Rated insulation voltage is 800 V, so it's comfortable in 480 V or 600 V class panels with headroom to spare. The 160 A rating holds flat across the full operating temperature range from 40 °C up to 70 °C — no derating curve to watch when the panel runs hot.

The breaker measures 140 mm wide by 181 mm tall by 86 mm deep — a standard SENTRON 3VA2 frame footprint. The breaker includes communication functionality, so it can report status and trip events to a higher-level control system without adding a separate module.

MPN
3VA2216-8JP42-0AA0