{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA2325-5HL32-0JC0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA2325-5HL32-0JC0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2325-5HL32-0JC0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2325-5HL32-0JC0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2325-5HL32-0JC0, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker, 250 A rated continuous current Iu, ETU320 electronic trip unit, line protection version, shunt trip (STL), 2 auxiliary switches HQ, 187 kA breaking capacity at 240 V.","salesMarkdown":"## What this MCCB delivers — and where the ratings matter The Siemens SENTRON 3VA2325-5HL32-0JC0 is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) rated for 250 A continuous current (Iu) with an ETU320 electronic trip unit. It is configured for line protection — meaning it guards feeders and distribution circuits against overload and short-circuit, not motor or generator protection. The shunt trip (STL) allows remote opening via a control signal, and the two HQ auxiliary switches provide status feedback to a PLC or annunciator panel. Breaking capacity is the headline number that decides whether this breaker clears a fault or welds shut. At 240 V it interrupts 187 kA — enough for high-capacity transformer secondaries or large bus risers. At 415 V and 440 V it holds 121 kA, dropping to 75.6 kA at 500 V and 17 kA at 690 V. That steep derating above 500 V means you need to verify the available fault current at your system voltage, not just the highest number on the nameplate. ## Thermal derating — the number that governs real-world ampacity Rated 250 A at 40 °C, 45 °C, and 50 °C without derating. At 55 °C it drops to 240 A, at 60 °C to 235 A, at 65 °C to 230 A, and at 70 °C to 225 A. If your panel ambient runs above 50 °C — common in sealed enclosures or near process heat — you must size the breaker for the derated current, not the 250 A label. The maximum operating temperature is 70 °C; storage range is -40 °C to 80 °C. ## Auxiliary and trip accessories Comes with two HQ auxiliary switches (part of the basic switch assembly 3VA2325-5HL32-0AA0) and an integrated shunt trip (STL) release (3VA9688-0BL32). No undervoltage release, no ground-fault monitoring, no communication module, and no phase-failure detection are included — those are separate add-on options if your application requires them. Power loss at rated current is 37.5 W max, so account for that heat in your enclosure thermal calculation.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2325-5HL32-0JC0 SENTRON MCCB, 250 A, 187 kA at 24","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2325-5HL32-0JC0 molded case circuit breaker, 250 A rated, 3-pole, line protection, ETU320 trip unit, shunt trip, 187 kA at 240 V. 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It will not drop into the same panel cutout or handle the same fault current — it is not a functional substitute for the 3VA2325-5HL32-0JC0. Stick with the exact order code for your BOM."},{"question":"What is 3VA2325-5HL32-0JC0's listed depth?","answer":"The depth is 110 mm."},{"question":"What is 3VA2325-5HL32-0JC0's listed width?","answer":"The width is 138 mm."},{"question":"Will 3VA2325-5HL32-0JC0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA1010-2ED32-0JA0 without rewiring?","answer":"No. The 3VA1010-2ED32-0JA0 is a physically smaller, lower-current MCCB. The 3VA2325-5HL32-0JC0 is 138 mm wide versus the smaller frame — bus bars, mounting holes, and lug sizes will not align. Expect panel rework."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2325-5HL32-0JC0","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/3VA2325-5HL32-0JC0 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","indexable":true}}