The Schneider Electric EZ9F34240 is a 2-pole (2P) Easy9 miniature circuit breaker rated at 40 A with a C-curve trip characteristic (magnetic trip limit 5–10 × In). It breaks 4.5 kA (Icn) at both 230 V and 400 V AC, 50/60 Hz, per IEC 60898-1 — the same value serves as the service breaking capacity (Ics = 100% Icn), so it can reclose after a fault at its full rating without derating the downstream circuit.
The 36 mm width (4 x 9 mm pitches) and 81 x 66.5 mm (H x D) footprint leave room for adjacent breakers in a multi-pole distribution board. IP20 finger-safe terminals — fine for enclosed panels; not rated for washdown environments.
The 40 A rating and C-curve suit general-purpose distribution and moderate motor-starting loads (pumps, fans, small conveyors) where inrush current peaks at 5–10 × In. Thermal-magnetic trip combines a bimetal element for overload protection and a solenoid for short-circuit — no electronics to fail.
