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Siemens 3VA1225-5FF42-0KA0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA1225-5FF42-0KA0 SENTRON MCCB, 250A, 4-Pole, TM240

MPN3VA1225-5FF42-0KA0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA1225-5FF42-0KA0, molded case circuit breaker, 4-pole, 250 A rated continuous current, TM240 thermal-magnetic release, line protection version.

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Specifications

3VA1225-5FF42-0KA0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Product versionLine protection
3VA1225-5FF42-0KA0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles4
Current at 40 °C250 A
Current at 45 °C250 A
Current at 50 °C250 A
Current at 55 °C243.3 A
Current at 60 °C236.5 A
Current at 65 °C229 A
Current at 70 °C223 A
Switching capacity classM
Breaking capacity at 240 V187 kA
Breaking capacity at 415 V121 kA
Breaking capacity at 440 V36 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V17 kA
3VA1225-5FF42-0KA0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeTM240
3VA1225-5FF42-0KA0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typelug terminal
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA1225-5FF42-0KA0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerYes
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts0
3VA1225-5FF42-0KA0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA1225-5FF42-0KA0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Height158 mm
Width140 mm
Depth70 mm

Product details

That 250 A holds flat from 40 °C through 50 °C, then derates to 243.3 A at 55 °C and 223 A at 70 °C — so in a warm enclosure you lose about 11% of headroom by the time you hit 70 °C ambient. The interrupting ratings are what drive the bus bracing decision: 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V, 36 kA at 440 V, and 17 kA at 690 V.

Sizing and selectivity — the TM240 release and N-conductor protection

The N-conductor protection is set at 50 % of the phase rating, which is typical for 4-pole breakers feeding loads where the neutral is sized at half the phase conductors — common in North American 277/480 V Y panels.

Panel fit and physical integration

Front protection is IP40, so it is dust-protected on the face but not sealed against hose-down; keep it inside a cabinet rated for the environment.

What the interrupting ratings mean for your fault-current study

At 415 V the 121 kA still exceeds what most 2 MVA substations can push into a bolted fault.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy 3VA1225-5FF42-0KA0 and what is the lead time?

This MCCB is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — no stock count or lead-time figure is published here.

Will 3VA1225-5FF42-0KA0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA1110-5EE32-0JA0 without rewiring?

No — the 3VA1225-5FF42-0KA0 is a 250 A frame (physically larger) whereas the 3VA1110-5EE32-0JA0 is a 100 A frame. The mounting hole pattern and bus-bar spacing differ between the two frame sizes, so you cannot simply swap one for the other in an existing panel without mechanical modifications.

What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for 3VA1225-5FF42-0KA0?

As a standard SENTRON MCCB, it carries IEC 60947-2 certification and UL 489 listing. RoHS and REACH declarations are available from Siemens' documentation portal. The rated insulation voltage of 800 V and interrupting ratings at multiple voltage levels are published in the device manual.

MPN
3VA1225-5FF42-0KA0