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Siemens 3RV2321-4AC20 — Motor Protection Circuit Breakers (MPCB)

Siemens 3RV2321-4AC20 SIRIUS Circuit Breaker, 55 kA at 400 V

MPN3RV2321-4AC20
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Siemens SIRIUS circuit breaker, 3RV2321-4AC20, for starter combinations, 55 kA breaking capacity at 400 V AC, spring-loaded terminals, 45 mm width, screw and snap-on DIN rail mounting.

$36.83Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
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Specifications

3RV2321-4AC20 — Identification
ParameterValue
SeriesSIRIUS
Product designationCircuit breaker
Frame sizeS0
3RV2321-4AC20 — Electrical
ParameterValue
Rated operational current (Ie)16 A
Rated voltage20 ... 690 V
Rated voltage, AC-3 (max.)690 V
Rated frequency50 ... 60 Hz
Rated insulation voltage (Ui), pollution degree 3690 V
Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp)6 kV
Number of poles3
Power loss (AC, hot)9.25 W
Power loss, per pole (AC, hot)3.1 W
3RV2321-4AC20 — Protection & Tripping
ParameterValue
Instantaneous short-circuit trip current208 A
Breaking capacity at 240 V (AC)100 kA
Breaking capacity at 400 V (AC)55 kA
Breaking capacity at 500 V (AC)10 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V (AC)4 kA
Breaking capacity at 240 V100 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V2 kA
Short-circuit trip typemagnetic
Short-circuit protectionYes
Phase-failure detectionNo
Ground-fault detectionNo
Auxiliary switch extendableYes
3RV2321-4AC20 — Endurance & Switching
ParameterValue
Endurance, main contacts (typ.)100 000
Endurance, auxiliary contacts (typ.)100 000
Switching frequency, AC-3 (max.)15 1/h
Auxiliary CO (changeover) contacts0
3RV2321-4AC20 — Connections
ParameterValue
Main-circuit terminal typespring-loaded terminals
Main-circuit connector arrangementTop and bottom
Conductor cross-section, solid / stranded2x (1 ... 10 mm²)
Conductor cross-section, finely stranded with ferrule2x (1 ... 6 mm²)
Conductor range, AWG (main contacts)2x (18 ... 8)
3RV2321-4AC20 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Height119 mm
Width45 mm
Depth97 mm
Mounting methodscrew and snap-on mounting onto 35 mm DIN rail according to DIN EN 60715
Mounting positionany
3RV2321-4AC20 — 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
3RV2321-4AC20 — Specifications
ParameterValue
Design Of The ProductFor starter combinations

Product details

Rated voltage range is 20 to 690 V, covering most common industrial supply levels from control transformers up to 690 V line.

At 240 V AC the rating rises to 100 kA, and at 690 V AC it drops to 2 kA — the voltage derating curve is steep, so if your line runs at 690 V, verify the available fault current stays under 2 kA or add a current-limiting upstream fuse. The breaker also carries fuse backup ratings: gL/gG 63 A at 400 V, 50 A at 500 V, and 40 A at 690 V — these are the maximum upstream fuse ratings that preserve the breaker's interrupting capability in a coordinated pair.

Motor ratings and operating cycle

Motor full-load current equivalents: 10 hp at 460/480 V, 5 hp at 220/230 V, 3 hp at 200/208 V, 2 hp at 230 V, and 1 hp at 110/120 V — these are the NEMA horsepower ratings the breaker protects in typical North American motor circuits. Maximum switching rate under AC-3 (motor starting) duty is 15 operations per hour — adequate for a pump or fan that cycles a few times an hour, but not for a high-speed indexing application.

Clearance requirements: 50 mm upwards and downwards, 30 mm to the side, 0 mm forwards and backwards — the zero forward/backward clearance means it can sit flush against the back panel or a busbar shield, but the 50 mm vertical gap is mandatory for arc-chamber venting and terminal access.

Frequently asked questions

What clearance does this breaker need in the panel?

50 mm above and below, 30 mm to the sides, and zero forwards or backwards — it can mount flush against the back panel.

Will 3RV2321-4AC20 drop into a panel specified for 3RV2021-4CA25?

Both are SIRIUS circuit breakers on the same 45 mm DIN-rail footprint with spring-loaded terminals, so the mechanical fit and wiring are the same — verify the breaking capacity and motor rating match your fault-current study, as the 3RV2321 series carries higher interrupting ratings.

MPN
3RV2321-4AC20