Technical data   
12.7 Mechanical operating mechanisms 
  3VL molded-case circuit breakers 
170  System Manual, 03/2009, 110 0110 - 02 DS 01 
12.7  Mechanical operating mechanisms 
The following technical data apply for the mechanical operating mechanisms of the SENTRON VL 
circuit breakers: 
●  Door-coupling rotary operating mechanisms 
Table 12- 33  Overview of accessories for door-coupling rotary operating mechanisms 
Standard 
operating 
mechanism 
Emergency-
stop 
mechanism 
Type  Rated current  Operating 
mechanism without 
knob 
Extension shaft 
Order No.  Order No. 
VL160X  16 ... 160  3VL9300-3HE00  6 x 6 mm 
VL160  50 ... 160  3VL9300-3HE00  6 x 6 mm 
VL250  200 ... 250  3VL9300-3HE00  6 x 6 mm 
8UC7111-
6BD15 
8UC7121-
8BD15 
VL400  200 ... 400  3VL9400-3HE00  8 x 8 mm 
VL630  315 ... 600  3VL9600-3HE00  8 x 8 mm 
VL800  320 ... 800  3VL9600-3HE00  8 x 8 mm 
8UC7262-
6BD26 
8UC7262-
8BD26 
VL1250  400 ... 1250  3VL9800-3HE00  12 x 12 mm 
VL1600  640 ... 1600  3VL9800-3HE00  12 x 12 mm 
8UC7314-
6BD44 
8UC7324-
8BD44 
 
The knob can be locked with a padlock; with cover frame and display plate, actuator plate for 
shafts, extension shaft (300 mm) or coupling for extension shaft available. 
 
●  Leading auxiliary switch for rotary operating mechanisms 
Table 12- 34  Leading auxiliary switches 
Technical data  VL160X- VL1600 
Thermal rated current I
th 
 [A]  2 
Rated switching capacity [A] 
 cosφ = 1 (resistive) 
 cosφ = 0.7 (inductive)  
 
2 
0.5 
Rated operating voltage [V]  230 
Rated operating current [A] 
 cosφ = 1 (resistive) 
 cosφ = 0.7 (inductive) 
 
2 
0.5 
Backup fuse [A]  2