The Siemens 3VM1096-2ED42-0AA0 is a 4-pole circuit breaker from the 3VM1 IEC frame 100 series, rated at 16 A with a fixed overload protection setting (Ir = 16 A) and a fixed short-circuit release at 20 × In. Its breaking capacity is 16 kA at 415 V, class B, which means it handles moderate fault levels typical of commercial and light industrial distribution boards — enough to clear a bolted fault on a 400 V bus without upstream coordination issues, provided the available fault current stays under that threshold.
Integration Notes
Mounts on standard DIN rail in the panel. The 4-pole configuration with unprotected N conductor means the neutral pole is not internally protected — suitable for TN-S or TN-C-S systems where the neutral is bonded at the source. The nut keeper kit (included) secures the breaker against vibration in transport or high-shock environments. Packaging dimensions are 150 × 119 × 116 mm; plan gland plate and wireway space accordingly.
Compliance and Documentation
RoHS compliant since 01 June 2012. REACH Article 33 disclosure: contains lead (CAS 7439-92-1) above 0.1% w/w in the candidate list. Export control is AL: N / ECCN: N — no special license required for standard commercial shipments. Certifications include CE and EEQCO Scheme-X (for units not manufactured in China).