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Siemens 3RV2421-4CA20 — Motor Protection Circuit Breakers (MPCB)

Siemens 3RV2421-4CA20 SIRIUS Circuit Breaker, 25 kA at 400 V

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Siemens SIRIUS 3RV2421-4CA20 circuit breaker for transformer protection, 25 kA breaking capacity at 400 V, Class 10 trip, spring-loaded terminals, 45 mm wide.

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

Specifications

3RV2421-4CA20 — Identification
ParameterValue
SeriesSIRIUS
Product designationCircuit breaker
Frame sizeS0
3RV2421-4CA20 — Electrical
ParameterValue
Rated operational current (Ie)22 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)10.5 W
Power loss, per pole (AC, hot)3.5 W
3RV2421-4CA20 — Protection & Tripping
ParameterValue
Overload release setting range16 ... 22 A
Instantaneous short-circuit trip current364 A
Trip classCLASS 10
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
Overload release typethermal
Short-circuit protectionYes
Phase-failure detectionYes
Ground-fault detectionNo
Auxiliary switch extendableYes
3RV2421-4CA20 — 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
3RV2421-4CA20 — 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)
3RV2421-4CA20 — 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
3RV2421-4CA20 — 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
3RV2421-4CA20 — Specifications
ParameterValue
Design Of The ProductFor transformer protection

Product details

Breaking capacity is 25 kA at 400 V AC. For a 400 V panel fed by a 630 kVA transformer, that covers the typical secondary fault level. The 100 kA rating at 240 V AC handles high-fault locations on the low-voltage side. No screw torque to verify — termination is tool-less and vibration-resistant. Good for a panel that sees frequent transport or machine-mounted duty. Rated insulation voltage covers 20 to 690 V, so it's suitable for 400 V and 480 V systems with headroom for 690 V line-to-line applications.

Mounting position any orientation. That's the minimum free air for arc quenching — don't crowd it against a gland plate or enclosure wall. The spring-loaded terminals exit the bottom — leave the 50 mm downward clearance for cable bend radius.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get current pricing and availability for 3RV2421-4CA20?

Submit an RFQ through the storefront. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time through independent distribution channels.

What is 3RV2421-4CA20's listed depth and width?

Depth is 97 mm, width is 45 mm (standard three-module DIN-rail footprint). Height is 119 mm.

What breaking capacity does 3RV2421-4CA20 have at 400 V?

25 kA at 400 V AC. At 240 V AC it's rated 100 kA. At 500 V it drops to 5 kA, and at 690 V to 2 kA.

Will 3RV2421-4CA20 drop into a panel specified around 3RV2021-4CA25?

Both are 45 mm wide SIRIUS breakers on the same DIN-rail footprint, so the physical swap is straightforward. Verify the transformer protection design and trip class match your load — the 3RV2421 is specifically designed for transformer protection, while the 3RV2021-4CA25 may have different thermal characteristics.

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3RV2421-4CA20