Its interrupting ratings are substantial: 242 kA at 240 V and 187 kA at both 415 V and 440 V, dropping to 121 kA at 500 V and 4.5 kA at 690 V.
Thermal derating matters here
Above that, derate: 238 A at 55 °C, 225 A at 60 °C, 213 A at 65 °C, 200 A at 70 °C. Maximum power loss is 48 W, which factors into enclosure ventilation planning.
Current production, no lifecycle concern
Current-production part. Basic switch variant is 3VA2225-6JP32-0AA0; the -0HL0 suffix adds the communication function and auxiliary switch complement.
Panel fit versus sibling 3VA2116-5JP32-0AE0
The 3VA2116-5JP32-0AE0 is a lower-current sibling in the same 3VA family. The key difference for panel drop-in: the 3VA2225-6JP32-0HL0 is physically larger (181 x 105 x 86 mm vs the 3VA2116's smaller frame) and carries a higher continuous rating. It will not drop into a panel cutout sized for the 3VA2116 without enlarging the mounting footprint. Both share the SENTRON platform and the same auxiliary switch options, but the frame size and busbar spacing differ.