Siemens 3VA2116-5HL32-0AA0 Molded Case Circuit Breaker 3P 160A 55kA ETU320

The Siemens 3VA2116-5HL32-0AA0 (MLFB: 3VA2116-5HL32-0AA0) is a SENTRON 3VA2 series molded case circuit breaker designed for line protection in industrial power distribution. It is a 3-pole device rated at 160 A with a short-circuit breaking capacity (Icu) of 55 kA at 415 V, class M, and features the ETU320 electronic trip unit with LI protection (overload and instantaneous short-circuit).

Technical specifications:

• MLFB: 3VA2116-5HL32-0AA0
• Manufacturer: Siemens
• Product line: SENTRON
• Product type: Molded case circuit breaker (MCCB)
• Frame: 3VA2, IEC Frame 160
• Number of poles: 3
• Rated current (In): 160 A
• Operating voltage (AC): 690 V
• Insulation voltage: 800 V
• Breaking capacity class: M
• Icu at 240 V: 85 kA
• Icu at 415 V: 55 kA
• Icu at 440 V: 55 kA
• Icu at 500 V: 36 kA
• Icu at 690 V: 3 kA
• Trip unit: ETU320, LI protection
• Overload setting (Ir): 63 A - 160 A (adjustable, I2t characteristic)
• Delay time (tr): 0.5 s - 17 s (adjustable)
• Short-circuit setting (Ii): 240 A - 1600 A (1.5...10 x In)
• Terminal connection: Nut keeper kit, front terminal, flat-bar 13x1 mm to 25x8 mm
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 105 x 181 x 86 mm
• Weight: 2.086 kg
• IP rating (front): IP40
• Operating temperature: -25 °C to +70 °C
• Power loss per pole: 8.5 W
• Mechanical service life: 25,000 operating cycles

Features and benefits:

• Adjustable ETU320 trip unit allows on-site calibration of overload (Ir) and short-circuit (Ii) thresholds without replacing the device
• Class M breaking capacity of 55 kA at 415 V provides protection in high fault-current installations
• Full 160 A rating maintained across a wide temperature range (-25 °C to +70 °C)
• Nut keeper kit terminal connection supports flat-bar busbars up to 25x8 mm for switchgear panel integration
• Optional motor drive accessory enables remote or automated operation

Applications:

• Main or feeder circuit protection in low-voltage switchgear and distribution panels
• Motor feeder protection in industrial machinery and process plant installations
• Busbar-fed distribution boards requiring high short-circuit withstand up to 55 kA at 415 V
• Power distribution systems operating up to 690 V AC where class M breaking capacity is specified

Compliant with IEC 60947-2. Part of the Siemens SENTRON range.

Also known as: Siemens 3VA2116-5HL32-0AA0, Siemens SENTRON 3VA2 MCCB 160A, Siemens 3VA2 molded case circuit breaker 55kA.