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Schneider Electric GV3L401 — Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB)

Schneider Electric GV3L401 TeSys Deca Motor Circuit Breaker,

MPNGV3L401
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Schneider Electric TeSys Deca GV3L401, motor circuit breaker, 3P, 40 A, magnetic trip, 100 kA breaking capacity at 230 V AC.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

GV3L401 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product nameTeSys GV3
Product rangeTeSys Deca
Product/component typeMotor circuit breaker
Device applicationMotor protection
GV3L401 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Rated current (In)40 A
Poles configuration3P
Breaking capacity100 kA Icu at 230/240 V AC 50/60 Hz 50 kA Icu at 400/415 V AC 50/60 Hz 50 kA Icu at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz 12 kA Icu at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz 6 kA Icu at 690 V AC 50/60 Hz
Rated operational voltage (Ue)690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2
Rated insulation voltage (Ui)690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2
Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp)6 kV conforming to IEC 60947-2
Network type (AC/DC)AC
Network frequency50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2
Utilisation categoryCategory A conforming to IEC 60947-2 AC-3 conforming to IEC 60947-4-1
GV3L401 — Protection
ParameterValue
Trip unit technologyMagnetic
Suitability for isolationYes conforming to IEC 60947-1
Electrical durability (cycles)50000 cycles for AC-3 at 415 V In
Mechanical durability (cycles)50000 cycles
GV3L401 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Control typeRotary handle
Terminal tightening torque5 N.m - on screw clamp terminal
Width55 mm
Height114 mm
Depth136 mm
GV3L401 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating ambient temperature-20...60 °C
Storage ambient temperature-40...80 °C
IP degree of protectionIP20 conforming to IEC 60529
GV3L401 — Approvals
ParameterValue
StandardsEN/IEC 60947-2 EN/IEC 60947-4-1 UL 60947-4-1 CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1 IEC/EN 60335-1:Clause 30.2 IEC/EN 60335-2-40:Annex JJ
GV3L401 — Electrical
ParameterValue
[Ics] rated service short-circuit breaking capacity100 % at 230/240 V AC 50/60 Hz 100 % at 400/415 V AC 50/60 Hz 100 % at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz 50 % at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz 50 % at 690 V AC 50/60 Hz

Product details

It handles motor loads up to 18.5 kW at 400 V AC, 22 kW at 500 V, and 37 kW at 690 V — so it covers standard European 400 V three-phase induction motors and higher-voltage machines on 690 V networks. The 100 kA breaking capacity (Icu) at 230/240 V and 50 kA at 400/415 V means it can interrupt severe faults without upstream fuses in most industrial panels.

Rated insulation voltage (Ui) is 690 V AC, same as the operational voltage (Ue), so it's fully rated for 690 V systems. Impulse withstand is 6 kV — typical for IEC 60947-2 motor circuit breakers in industrial environments. The magnetic trip unit (no thermal element) means it provides short-circuit protection only; overload protection must come from a separate thermal overload relay or a motor starter combination. Electrical durability is 50,000 cycles under AC-3 (motor switching) at 415 V and full rated current — that's a solid lifespan for a motor circuit breaker in a panel that sees frequent starts. Mechanical durability matches at 50,000 cycles.

Dimensions are 55 mm wide, 114 mm high, 136 mm deep — it fits a standard 55 mm module width on the rail, leaving room for adjacent contactors or overloads. The rotary handle control type is front-facing, so you need clearance for the handle swing in the enclosure door or a through-door mechanism.

Certified to EN/IEC 60947-2 (circuit-breakers) and EN/IEC 60947-4-1 (motor starters), plus UL 60947-4-1 and CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1 — so it's accepted in North American and European jurisdictions. Also complies with IEC/EN 60335-1 Clause 30.2 and IEC/EN 60335-2-40 Annex JJ for glow-wire resistance (960 °C fire resistance per IEC 60695-2-11), which matters for household appliance applications. Climatic withstand conforms to IACS for marine environments.

Frequently asked questions

What are the key ratings for the GV3L401?

Rated current (In) is 40 A, magnetic trip at 560 A. Breaking capacity (Icu) is 100 kA at 230/240 V AC, 50 kA at 400/415 V AC, and 6 kA at 690 V AC. Motor power ratings are 18.5 kW at 400 V, 22 kW at 500 V, and 37 kW at 690 V.

What standards does the GV3L401 comply with?

It complies with EN/IEC 60947-2, EN/IEC 60947-4-1, UL 60947-4-1, CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1, and parts of IEC/EN 60335 for appliance applications.

How does the GV3L401 mount?

It clips onto a 35 mm symmetrical DIN rail or screws directly to a panel with three M4 screws. Dimensions are 55 x 114 x 136 mm (W x H x D).

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