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The 3-pole design with line-protection designation means it is intended for feeder or main breaker duty, not motor-circuit protection (no motor-protective curve). The 3VA frame mounts via screw terminals on a backplate or DIN rail (the SENTRON 3VA series uses a standard mounting footprint). The undervoltage release coil draws from the line side; the communication function typically uses a separate 24 V DC supply for the electronic trip unit's communication module. Verify the UVR coil voltage rating against your control voltage — the evidence does not state it explicitly, but the UVR is designed for undervoltage protection, not as a shunt trip.","metaTitle":"3VA2225-6JP32-0BL0 SENTRON MCCB, 250 A, 3-Pole, 242 kA at 24","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2225-6JP32-0BL0 molded case circuit breaker, 250 A rated, 3-pole, 242 kA breaking at 240 V. Active production. 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It is quoted to order against an RFQ; availability and current pricing are confirmed at the time of quotation."},{"question":"What is the closest functional second-source to 3VA2225-6JP32-0BL0?","answer":"Within the SENTRON 3VA family, the 3VA2116-5JP32-0AE0 is a lower-current sibling (160 A frame) with a similar auxiliary switch package. It will not drop into the same panel without rewiring — the 3VA2116 frame is physically smaller and the terminal layout differs. For a 250 A line, the 3VA2225-6JP32-0BL0 is the correct frame size."},{"question":"What is the depth of 3VA2225-6JP32-0BL0?","answer":"The depth is 86 mm (3.39 in)."},{"question":"What is the width of 3VA2225-6JP32-0BL0?","answer":"The width is 105 mm (4.13 in)."},{"question":"Will 3VA2225-6JP32-0BL0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA2116-5JP32-0AE0?","answer":"No — the 3VA2225 frame is larger (105 mm wide vs the 3VA2116's 70 mm width). The mounting hole pattern and bus-bar spacing differ. You would need to re-drill the backplate or use a different DIN-rail adapter."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for this MCCB?","answer":"Siemens SENTRON MCCBs typically carry UL 489, CSA C22.2 No. 5, and IEC 60947-2 certifications. RoHS and REACH declarations are available from Siemens' documentation portal. The evidence does not list specific cert numbers, but the product is designed for global markets."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2225-6JP32-0BL0","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2225-6JP32-0BL0 when reusing this data. 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