MCCB for line protection — 80 A, 220 kA breaking capacity
The Siemens SENTRON 3VA1180-6EF32-0KC0 is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) designed for line protection, rated 80 A at 40 °C and carrying a 220 kA breaking capacity at 240 V.
Breaking performance across voltages
Breaking capacity drops as voltage rises: 154 kA at 415 V, 121 kA at 440 V, and 17 kA at 500 V and 690 V. That 17 kA floor at 690 V still covers most industrial distribution panels.
Integrated auxiliary functions
The shunt trip allows remote tripping from a PLC or emergency-stop circuit — useful for safety interlocks or load shedding. The HQ auxiliary switches provide status feedback (open/closed/tripped) to a control system.
