Overview
The LV431840 is a Schneider ComPact NSX250N molded case circuit breaker rated 250 A at 40 °C with an 85 kA breaking capacity (Icu) at 415 V AC, built on a 4-pole fixed-mount frame with a thermal-magnetic TM-D trip unit for L and I protection. It carries EN/IEC 60947 compliance, CCC, EAC, and Marine certifications, and is in active production — no obsolescence notice on this build code.
Compared to the 2-pole LV438720 (160 A, 10 kA Icu), the LV431840 delivers 85 kA Icu at 415 V AC and 250 A continuous, making it the correct choice for high-fault distribution boards where the LV438720's 10 kA would not clear a bolted fault on a 415 V supply.
