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It ships without auxiliary switches or undervoltage release; the only auxiliary release is the shunt trip (STL). If you need a UVR or ground-fault module, this variant doesn't carry them.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2340-5HL42-0KA0 SENTRON MCCB, 400 A, 4-Pole, 187","metaDescription":"Siemens 3VA2340-5HL42-0KA0 SENTRON molded case circuit breaker, 400 A continuous, 4-pole, 187 kA at 240 V. Active production. 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Submit an RFQ for current availability and pricing."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for 3VA2340-5HL42-0KA0?","answer":"As a SENTRON MCCB, it carries UL, CSA, and IEC certifications standard for the series. RoHS and REACH declarations are available from the manufacturer."},{"question":"Will 3VA2340-5HL42-0KA0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA2225-5HN42-0BB0 without rewiring?","answer":"The 3VA2340-5HL42-0KA0 is a 400 A 4-pole frame; the 3VA2225-5HN42-0BB0 is a lower-current variant (225 A). Both share the same SENTRON 3VA platform footprint, so mechanical fit is the same, but the breaker rating and trip unit differ — verify the load side is rated for 400 A before swapping."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2340-5HL42-0KA0","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/3VA2340-5HL42-0KA0 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}}