3VA1 series MCCB, 3 poteaux, frame current 160A, rated current 80A, breaking capacity 25kA@415V (Tapez N), thermal-magnetic trip unit TM240, adjustable overload protection 56–80A, adjustable short-circuit protection 5–10×In, fixed mounting, front connection.
- Model Code Explanation
| Code Segment | Description |
| 3VA1 | Série de produits: 3VA1 series MCCB (thermal‑magnetic trip, standard application) |
| 180 | Frame current: 160UN (IEC Frame 160) |
| 3 | Nombre de pôles: 3 poteaux |
| EF | Type de voyage: TM240 thermal‑magnetic trip unit, ATAM adjustable overload and short‑circuit protection |
| 32 | Accessory configuration: standard version with nut mounting kit |
| 0AA0 | Special function: no diagnostic function (0AB0 = with diagnostic function) |
- Detailed Technical Parameters
| Catégorie de paramètre | Valeur |
| Spécifications de base | |
| Product type | Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB), SENTRON series |
| Rated operating voltage (circuit principal) | AC 690V, DC 250V |
| Tension d'isolement nominale | 1000V CA/CC |
| Frame current (IEC Frame) | 160UN |
| Courant nominal (Dans) | 80UN |
| Nombre de pôles | 3 poteaux |
| Caractéristiques de protection | |
| Type de voyage | Thermique-magnétique (TM240), ATAM |
| Protection contre les surcharges (Ir) | Réglable, 56–80A |
| Short‑circuit protection (Ii) | Réglable, 5–10×In |
| Ultimate breaking capacity (ICU) | 25kA @ 415V (Tapez N) |
| Service breaking capacity (Ics) | 50% of Icu (12.5kA @ 415V) |
| Mécanique & Installation | |
| Mounting type | Fixed mounting |
| Connection type | Connexion frontale, screw-type flat terminals |
| Operating type | Manual operation |
| Protection contre la pénétration | IP40 (front) |
| Température ambiante | -25°C à +70°C (derating required at high temperatures) |
| Endurance mécanique | 10,000 opérations (standard) |
| Endurance électrique | 1,000 opérations (au courant nominal) |
- Ambient Conditions & Applications typiques
- Ambient Conditions
Low-voltage distribution systems in industrial plants, commercial buildings and infrastructure
Température ambiante: -25°C à +70°C (derating according to curve in high-temperature environments)
Altitude: ≤ 2000m (derating above this altitude)
Degré de pollution: 2 (standard industrial environment)
- Applications typiques
Distribution line protection (cables, transformateurs, generators)
Motor control circuit protection (used with contactors)
Protection of low-voltage loads such as lighting and air conditioning
Main or branch protection in distribution boards and switchgear
- Modèles alternatifs & Series Equivalents
- Siemens Same-Series Alternatives
| Modèle | Différence principale | Application |
| 3VA1180-3ED32-0AA0 | Fixed overload protection (80UN), FTFM | Simple applications without adjustable overload |
| 3VA1180-5EF32-0AA0 | Breaking capacity 55kA (Type M) | Systems with high short‑circuit current |
| 3VA1180-6EF32-0AA0 | Breaking capacity 70kA (Tapez H) | Industrial environments with high short‑circuit stress |
| 3VA1180-3EF42-0AA0 | 4‑pole design | Three‑phase four‑wire systems |
- Cross-Brand Alternatives
| Marque | Modèle de remplacement | Compatibilité |
| Schneider | NSX100N TMD 80 3P. | Haut (25le, thermal‑magnetic trip) |
| ABB | T1N160 TMD 80/800 FF 3P | Haut (160Un cadre, 80A rated) |
| Chint | NZM1-160H/3P 80A | Moyen (domestic equivalent, performances similaires) |
| Délicieux | CW3-160N/3P 80A | Moyen (domestic alternative, rentable) |
- Ordering & Notes d'installation
- Official order number: 3VA1180-3EF32-0AA0
- Installation precautions
Sufficient heat dissipation space must be reserved (≥10mm clearance)
Couple de serrage: M6 screws 10Nm, M8 screws 20Nm
Conductor cross-section: maximum. 17×6.5mm (copper bar) or 35mm² (cable)
- Compatibilité des accessoires
Can be fitted with auxiliary contacts, contacts d'alarme, voyage de dérivation, déclencheur à minimum de tension
Supports extended rotary handles, door-coupled operating mechanisms
- Key Advantages
- Reliable protection: Thermal-magnetic trip provides dual overload and short-circuit protection, with adjustable ranges for various loads
- Flexible installation: Fixed mounting with front connection, compatible with standard switchgear and distribution boards
- Robust design: Protection IP40, 10,000 mechanical operations, suitable for long-term industrial use
- Brand assurance: Siemens SENTRON series, compliant with IEC/EN 60947-2
Siemens MCCB Model List
- Core Series & Naming Rules
1.1 Main Product Series
Siemens MCCBs mainly include the 3VA series (nouvelle génération) and 3VL/3VT series (legacy). The 3VA series covers frame currents from 100A to 1600A, divided into 3VA1 (thermal-magnetic trip) and 3VA2 (electronic trip) sub-series.
1.2 3VA Series Naming Rule (Exemple: 3VA1180-3EF32-0AA0)
| Segment | Code | Signification |
| 1 | 3VA1 | Série: 3VA1 = thermal‑magnetic, 3VA2 = electronic trip |
| 2 | 180 | Frame current: 100=100A, 160=160A, 250=250A, 400=400A, 630=630A |
| 3 | 3 | Poteaux: 1=1P, 2=2P, 3=3P, 4=4P |
| 4 | EF | Trip + pouvoir de coupure: E=25kA, F=36kA, G=50kA, H=70kA, J=85kA; E=fixed thermal‑magnetic, F=adjustable thermal‑magnetic |
| 5 | 32 | Accessoire: 3=standard, 4=with auxiliary contact, 5=with shunt trip |
| 6 | 0AA0 | Special function: 0AA0=no diagnostics, 0AB0=with diagnostics |
- Complete Model List-3VA1 Series (Thermal-Magnetic TM Trip)
2.1 100Un cadre (3VA1100)
| Modèle | Courant nominal | Poteaux | Trip Unit | Capacité de coupure |
| 3VA1100-3EE32-0AA0 | 63UN | 3P. | TM220 (fixed) | 25kA à 415 V |
| 3VA1100-3EF32-0AA0 | 63UN | 3P. | TM240 (réglable) | 25kA à 415 V |
| 3VA1100-4EE32-0AA0 | 63UN | 4P. | TM220 (fixed) | 25kA à 415 V |
| 3VA1100-5EF32-0AA0 | 80UN | 3P. | TM240 (réglable) | 36kA à 415 V |
2.2 160Un cadre (3VA1160/3VA1180)
| Modèle | Courant nominal | Poteaux | Trip Unit | Capacité de coupure |
| 3VA1180-3EE32-0AA0 | 80UN | 3P. | TM220 (fixed) | 25kA à 415 V |
| 3VA1180-3EF32-0AA0 | 80UN | 3P. | TM240 (adjustable 56–80A) | 25kA à 415 V |
| 3VA1180-4EF32-0AA0 | 80UN | 4P. | TM240 (réglable) | 25kA à 415 V |
| 3VA1180-5EF32-0AA0 | 80UN | 3P. | TM240 (réglable) | 36kA à 415 V |
| 3VA1180-6EF32-0AA0 | 80UN | 3P. | TM240 (réglable) | 50kA à 415 V |
| 3VA1160-3EF32-0AA0 | 63UN | 3P. | TM240 (réglable) | 25kA à 415 V |
2.3 250Un cadre (3VA1250)
| Modèle | Courant nominal | Poteaux | Trip Unit | Capacité de coupure |
| 3VA1250-3EE32-0AA0 | 160UN | 3P. | TM220 (fixed) | 25kA à 415 V |
| 3VA1250-3EF32-0AA0 | 160UN | 3P. | TM240 (adjustable 112–160A) | 25kA à 415 V |
| 3VA1250-4EF32-0AA0 | 160UN | 4P. | TM240 (réglable) | 25kA à 415 V |
| 3VA1250-5EF32-0AA0 | 200UN | 3P. | TM240 (réglable) | 36kA à 415 V |
2.4 400Un cadre (3VA1400)
| Modèle | Courant nominal | Poteaux | Trip Unit | Capacité de coupure |
| 3VA1400-3EE32-0AA0 | 250UN | 3P. | TM220 (fixed) | 25kA à 415 V |
| 3VA1400-3EF32-0AA0 | 250UN | 3P. | TM240 (adjustable 175–250A) | 25kA à 415 V |
| 3VA1400-4EF32-0AA0 | 250UN | 4P. | TM240 (réglable) | 25kA à 415 V |
| 3VA1400-6EF32-0AA0 | 315UN | 3P. | TM240 (réglable) | 50kA à 415 V |
2.5 630Un cadre (3VA1630)
| Modèle | Courant nominal | Poteaux | Trip Unit | Capacité de coupure |
| 3VA1630-3EE32-0AA0 | 400UN | 3P. | TM220 (fixed) | 25kA à 415 V |
| 3VA1630-3EF32-0AA0 | 400UN | 3P. | TM240 (adjustable 280–400A) | 25kA à 415 V |
| 3VA1630-4EF32-0AA0 | 400UN | 4P. | TM240 (réglable) | 25kA à 415 V |
| 3VA1630-7EF32-0AA0 | 500UN | 3P. | TM240 (réglable) | 70kA à 415 V |
- Typical Models-3VA2 Series (Electronic ETU Trip)
| Modèle | Courant de trame | Courant nominal | Poteaux | Trip Unit | Capacité de coupure |
| 3VA2180-3MF32-0AA0 | 160UN | 80UN | 3P. | ETU200 (réglable) | 25kA à 415 V |
| 3VA2250-3MF32-0AA0 | 250UN | 160UN | 3P. | ETU200 (réglable) | 25kA à 415 V |
| 3VA2400-3MF32-0AA0 | 400UN | 250UN | 3P. | ETU200 (réglable) | 25kA à 415 V |
| 3VA2630-3MF32-0AA0 | 630UN | 400UN | 3P. | ETU200 (réglable) | 25kA à 415 V |
| 3VA2630-6MF32-0AA0 | 630UN | 500UN | 3P. | ETU200 (réglable) | 50kA à 415 V |
- Popular Models-Legacy Series (3VL/3VT)
| Série | Modèle | Courant de trame | Courant nominal | Poteaux | Capacité de coupure |
| 3VL | 3VL1701-1DD33-0AA0 | 160UN | 80UN | 3P. | 25kA à 415 V |
| 3VL | 3VL2701-1DD33-0AA0 | 250UN | 160UN | 3P. | 25kA à 415 V |
| 3VL | 3VL3701-1DD33-0AA0 | 400UN | 250UN | 3P. | 25kA à 415 V |
| 3Vermont | 3VT8106-1AA03-0AA0 | 160UN | 63UN | 3P. | 25kA à 415 V |
| 3Vermont | 3VT8207-1AA03-0AA0 | 250UN | 100UN | 3P. | 25kA à 415 V |
- Selection Parameter Reference Table
| Courant de trame | Rated Current Range | Breaking Capacity Class | Type de voyage | Application typique |
| 100UN | 16–100A | 25–85kA | TM220/TM240 | Éclairage, petits moteurs |
| 160UN | 16–160A | 25–85kA | TM220/TM240 | Branch distribution, medium motors |
| 250UN | 100–250A | 25–85kA | TM240 | Main distribution, large motors |
| 400UN | 250–400A | 25–85kA | TM240/ETU200 | Main switch in distribution panels |
| 630UN | 400–630A | 25–85kA | TM240/ETU200 | Substations, main factory distribution |
- Ordering & Purchasing Tips
- Complete model: Provide full model code as shown (par ex., 3VA1180-3EF32-0AA0), including all six segments
- Accessory options: Contacts auxiliaires (-4XX), shunt trips (-5XX), undervoltage releases (-6XX), etc..
- Mounting type: Fixed by default; specify plug-in type if required (-XX4X)
- Authorized channels: Purchase through Siemens authorized distributors or industrial platforms to ensure genuine products and warranty
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