{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"3VA2340-5KP32-0AJ0","brand":"Siemens","brandSlug":"siemens","productSlug":"3VA2340-5KP32-0AJ0","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2340-5KP32-0AJ0","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA2340-5KP32-0AJ0","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2340-5KP32-0AJ0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 400 A continuous, adjustable trip 600–4000 A, 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415/440 V, 75.6 kA at 500 V, 7.5 kA at 690 V.","salesMarkdown":"The interrupting ratings climb to 187 kA at 240 V AC, drop to 121 kA at 415 V and 440 V, then 75.6 kA at 500 V, and 7.5 kA at 690 V. That SCCR curve tells you where it can sit without cascading upstream: at 480 V (common in North American plants) it holds 121 kA; at 690 V (European industrial grids) the 7.5 kA limit means you need a current-limiting upstream device if fault current exceeds that. Continuous current is rated 400 A from 40 °C through 50 °C, then derates to 375 A at 55 °C, 350 A at 60 °C, 325 A at 65 °C, and 300 A at 70 °C — so a panel builder stuffing this into a warm enclosure needs to check the ambient derating curve before committing the BOM line. The communication function is onboard, so it can feed power-monitoring data to a higher-level system.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA2340-5KP32-0AJ0 SENTRON MCCB, 400 A, 3-Pole, 187","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2340-5KP32-0AJ0 molded case circuit breaker, 400 A continuous, 3-pole, 187 kA SCCR at 240 V. Adjustable trip 600–4000 A. Active lifecycle, sourced to order. 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For 480 V (common in North America) the 121 kA rating at 440 V is the closest published figure — coordination studies typically use the next-lower published value."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA2340-5KP32-0AJ0?","answer":"This part is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit a request for a firm offer."},{"question":"Will 3VA2340-5KP32-0AJ0 fit in a panel designed for 3VA1110-5EF32-0AM0?","answer":"No — the 3VA2340 is a 400 A frame with a 600–4000 A trip range, while the 3VA1110 is a smaller frame. The bus bars, mounting footprint, and SCCR coordination would all need re-evaluation."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA2340-5KP32-0AJ0","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/3VA2340-5KP32-0AJ0 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}}