It carries a 50 A continuous rating at 40 °C ambient and holds that rating steady up to 50 °C — no derating needed in a warm enclosure — then drops to 45 A at 70 °C. That thermal curve means you can size it for a 50 A feeder and still have headroom if the panel runs hot. Breaking capacity is what sets this MCCB apart: 187 kA at 240 VAC, 121 kA at 415 V, and 75.6 kA at 440 V. At 500 V and 690 V it still handles 17 kA, which covers most industrial 480/600 V services. The overload curve is set for line protection (cable/feeder), not motor protection, so don't use it as a motor starter protector unless you have separate overloads downstream. Dimensions are 130 mm high, 76.2 mm wide, 70 mm deep — standard 3-pole MCCB footprint that fits most Siemens SENTRON mounting bases and busbar systems.

Siemens 3VA1150-5EF32-0AB0 SENTRON MCCB, 50A, 187kA at 240V
Siemens SENTRON 3VA1150-5EF32-0AB0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 50 A rated at 40 °C, 187 kA breaking capacity at 240 V, TM240 thermal-magnetic release, line protection design.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product designation | Molded case circuit breaker |
| Brand / range | SENTRON |
| Basic switch (supplied) ref. | 3VA11505EF320AA0 |
| Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref. | 3VA9988-0AA11 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of poles | 3 |
| Rated operational voltage Ue (AC) | 690 V |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 800 V |
| Current at 40 °C | 50 A |
| Current at 45 °C | 50 A |
| Current at 50 °C | 50 A |
| Current at 55 °C | 49 A |
| Current at 60 °C | 48 A |
| Current at 65 °C | 46 A |
| Current at 70 °C | 45 A |
| Switching capacity class | M |
| Breaking capacity at 240 V | 187 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 415 V | 121 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 440 V | 75.6 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 500 V | 17 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 690 V | 17 kA |
| Power loss, max. | 14.6 W |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Overcurrent release (trip unit) type | TM240 |
| Overcurrent protection function | LI |
| Ground-fault monitoring | Without |
| Grounding protection function | No |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Main circuit connection type | nut keeper kit on both ends |
| Main circuit connector arrangement | Front terminal |
| Protection class (IP), front | IP40 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Undervoltage release | No |
| Voltage trigger | No |
| Trip indicator | No |
| Communication function | No |
| Measurement function | No |
| Motor drive option | Yes |
| Auxiliary CO contacts | 2 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature, max. | 70 °C |
| Operating temperature, min. | -25 °C |
| Storage temperature, max. | 80 °C |
| Storage temperature, min. | -40 °C |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mechanical service life (operating cycles), typ. | 20 000 |
| Height | 130 mm |
| Width | 76.2 mm |
| Depth | 70 mm |
| Height (in) | 5.12 in |
| Width (in) | 3 in |
| Depth (in) | 2.76 in |
Product details
Frequently asked questions
Is this MCCB suitable for motor protection?
No, it is designed for line protection (cable/feeder protection) with a TM240 release. Use a separate motor protection circuit breaker or overload relay for motor starting duty.