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Siemens 3VM1196-5GD42-0AA0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VM1196-5GD42-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 4P, 16A, TM210, 187

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Siemens SENTRON 3VM1196-5GD42-0AA0, molded case circuit breaker, 4-pole, TM210 thermal-magnetic release, 16 A rated current, interrupting capacity 187 kA at 240 V AC, 121 kA at 415 V AC, 76 kA at 440 V AC, 17 kA at 500 V AC.

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Independent China distributor & sourcing agent· Listing updated Sep 2026

Specifications

3VM1196-5GD42-0AA0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Product versionLine protection
3VM1196-5GD42-0AA0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles4
Rated operational voltage Ue (AC)690 V
Current at 40 °C16 A
Current at 45 °C16 A
Current at 50 °C16 A
Current at 55 °C16 A
Current at 60 °C15 A
Current at 65 °C15 A
Current at 70 °C15 A
Switching capacity classM
Breaking capacity at 240 V187 kA
Breaking capacity at 415 V121 kA
Breaking capacity at 440 V76 kA
Breaking capacity at 500 V17 kA
Power loss, max.11 W
3VM1196-5GD42-0AA0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeTM210
Overcurrent protection functionLI
Ground-fault monitoringWithout
3VM1196-5GD42-0AA0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connector arrangementFront connection
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VM1196-5GD42-0AA0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionNo
Auxiliary CO contacts0
3VM1196-5GD42-0AA0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VM1196-5GD42-0AA0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Height130 mm
Width101.6 mm
Depth70 mm
Height (in)5.12 in
Width (in)4 in
Depth (in)2.76 in

Product details

The interrupting capacity is the headline: 187 kA at 240 V AC, dropping to 121 kA at 415 V AC, 76 kA at 440 V AC, and 17 kA at 500 V AC — so it handles high-fault utility feeds or transformer secondaries where the available short-circuit current is serious.

Current rating vs. ambient — the real continuous capacity

At 60 °C it derates to 15 A, and stays at 15 A through 70 °C. That's a tight thermal curve — the breaker doesn't shed much capacity until you're well above typical panel ambient.

Footprint is 101.6 mm wide by 130 mm tall by 70 mm deep — a 4-pole MCCB that fits standard Siemens mounting patterns. The 4-pole config handles three-phase-plus-neutral or three-phase with a switched neutral.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy the 3VM1196-5GD42-0AA0 and what is the lead time?

Sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — no stock count or lead-time number published here.

What is the interrupting capacity at different voltages?

187 kA at 240 V AC, 121 kA at 415 V AC, 76 kA at 440 V AC, and 17 kA at 500 V AC. At 500 V the capacity drops significantly, so verify the available fault current at your system voltage.

What does the TM210 trip designation mean?

TM210 is a thermal-magnetic release with a fixed 16 A thermal element. The '210' indicates the frame size and release type — no interchangeable rating plugs, so the continuous current is set at 16 A. The magnetic (short-circuit) pickup is fixed within the release design.

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3VM1196-5GD42-0AA0