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Siemens 3RV2042-4FA10 — Motor Protection Circuit Breakers (MPCB)

Siemens 3RV2042-4FA10 SIRIUS Motor Protection Circuit Breake

MPN3RV2042-4FA10
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Siemens SIRIUS motor protection circuit breaker, 3RV2042-4FA10, CLASS 10 trip, screw-type terminals, 70 x 165 x 176 mm, DIN rail mount.

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

Specifications

3RV2042-4FA10 — Identification
ParameterValue
SeriesSIRIUS
Product designationCircuit breaker
Frame sizeS3
3RV2042-4FA10 — Electrical
ParameterValue
Rated operational current (Ie)40 A
Rated voltage20 ... 690 V
Rated voltage, AC-3 (max.)690 V
Rated frequency50 ... 60 Hz
Rated insulation voltage (Ui), pollution degree 31 000 V
Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp)8 kV
Number of poles3
Power loss (AC, hot)23 W
Power loss, per pole (AC, hot)7.7 W
3RV2042-4FA10 — Protection & Tripping
ParameterValue
Overload release setting range28 ... 40 A
Instantaneous short-circuit trip current520 A
Trip classCLASS 10
Breaking capacity at 240 V (AC)100 kA
Breaking capacity at 400 V (AC)100 kA
Breaking capacity at 500 V (AC)18 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V (AC)12 kA
Breaking capacity at 240 V100 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V6 kA
Short-circuit trip typemagnetic
Overload release typethermal
Short-circuit protectionYes
Phase-failure detectionYes
Ground-fault detectionNo
Auxiliary switch extendableYes
3RV2042-4FA10 — Endurance & Switching
ParameterValue
Endurance, main contacts (typ.)25 000
Endurance, auxiliary contacts (typ.)25 000
Switching frequency, AC-3 (max.)15 1/h
3RV2042-4FA10 — Connections
ParameterValue
Main-circuit terminal typescrew-type terminals
Main-circuit connector arrangementTop and bottom
Conductor cross-section, solid / stranded2x (2,5 ... 50 mm²), 1x (10 ... 70 mm²)
Conductor cross-section, finely stranded with ferrule2x (2.5 ... 35 mm²), 1x (2.5 ... 50 mm²)
3RV2042-4FA10 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Height165 mm
Width70 mm
Depth176 mm
Mounting methodscrew and snap-on mounting onto 35 mm DIN rail according to DIN EN 60715
Mounting positionany
3RV2042-4FA10 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature-20 ... +60 °C
Storage temperature-50 ... +80 °C
Transport temperature-50 ... +80 °C
Relative humidity (operation)10 ... 95 %
Max. installation altitude2 000 m
3RV2042-4FA10 — Specifications
ParameterValue
Design Of The ProductFor motor protection

Product details

Ground fault detection is not included, so a separate ground-fault relay or RCD is needed if that protection is required.

The 70 mm width and 165 mm height are standard for the SIRIUS 3RV2 frame size; depth is 176 mm. These are the minimum air gaps for arc venting and heat dissipation — respect them in the panel layout to maintain the rated breaking capacity.

Breaking capacity and motor ratings

Breaking capacity varies by voltage: 100 kA at 240 VAC, 100 kA at 400 VAC, 18 kA at 500 VAC, and 12 kA at 690 VAC. At 480 V the rated current is 40 A; at 600 V it is also 40 A. Motor horsepower ratings: 3 hp at 110/120 V, 15 hp at 200/208 V and 220/230 V, 30 hp at 460/480 V, and 40 hp at 575/600 V. These are the maximum three-phase induction motor sizes the breaker can protect at the respective voltages.

Terminal capacity and environmental limits

Screw-type terminals on the main circuit accept solid or stranded conductors: 2x (2.5 to 16 mm²) for the smaller range, and 2x (2.5 to 50 mm²) or 1x (10 to 70 mm²) for the larger. This covers typical motor feeder cables up to 70 mm².

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy 3RV2042-4FA10 and how do I get a price?

This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution channels. Submit an RFQ for current pricing and availability.

What is 3RV2042-4FA10's listed depth?

The depth is 176 mm. Combined with the 70 mm width and 165 mm height, this defines the DIN-rail footprint for panel layout.

What conductor sizes does the 3RV2042-4FA10 accept?

The screw terminals accept 2x (2.5 to 16 mm²) solid or stranded, and for larger conductors 2x (2.5 to 50 mm²) or 1x (10 to 70 mm²).

Will 3RV2042-4FA10 drop into a panel specified around 3RV2021-4NA25 without rewiring?

Both are SIRIUS 3RV2 frame-size breakers with the same 70 mm width and DIN-rail mounting, so the mechanical fit is the same. However, the 3RV2042-4FA10 has higher breaking capacities (100 kA at 400 V vs. lower ratings on the 3RV2021) and different thermal settings — verify the overload setting range matches the motor FLA before substituting.

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