The Siemens 3VA1150-3EF32-0CH0 is a SENTRON molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) for line protection — 3-pole, rated 50 A continuous current at 40 °C, with a TM240 thermal-magnetic overcurrent release. The TM240 release means the thermal element is fixed at 240 A short-circuit pickup, so it's sized for feeder or branch circuits where the load won't exceed 50 A but fault currents can hit 75.6 kA at 240 V. Breaking capacity steps down with voltage: 52.5 kA at 415 V, 32 kA at 440 V, 10.5 kA at 690 V — that's the fault-clearing ceiling at each voltage level; pick the one that matches your system's available fault current. The auxiliary trip is a separate order: 3VA9608-0BB24.
That's a standard 3-pole MCCB width — fits most DIN-rail or backplate layouts without surprises. Front protection is IP40, so it's fine in a closed panel; no washdown rating. Latching endurance is 15,000 cycles — mechanical life, not electrical; expect fewer under full-load switching.
