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The thermal continuous current is flat at 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. Maximum power loss is 96 W. ## Dimensions and environment The adjustable trip initial value is 80 A.","metaTitle":"3VA2340-6JQ32-0KC0 SENTRON MCCB, 400 A, 242 kA at 240 V","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA2340-6JQ32-0KC0 molded case circuit breaker, 400 A, 3-pole, 242 kA interrupting at 240 V. Active production. 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