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Siemens 3VA1225-5GF42-0CA0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA1225-5GF42-0CA0 SENTRON MCCB, 250 A, 4-Pole, 187

MPN3VA1225-5GF42-0CA0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA1225-5GF42-0CA0, molded case circuit breaker, 4-pole, 250 A, TM240 overcurrent release, undervoltage release, line protection design.

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Specifications

3VA1225-5GF42-0CA0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Basic switch (supplied) ref.3VA12255GF420AA0
3VA1225-5GF42-0CA0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles4
Rated operational voltage Ue (AC)690 V
Rated insulation voltage Ui800 V
Current at 40 °C250 A
Current at 45 °C250 A
Current at 50 °C250 A
Current at 55 °C243 A
Current at 60 °C237 A
Current at 65 °C230 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 V75.6 kA
Breaking capacity at 500 V30 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V17 kA
Power loss, max.59.5 W
3VA1225-5GF42-0CA0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeTM240
Overcurrent protection functionLI
Ground-fault monitoringWithout
Grounding protection functionNo
3VA1225-5GF42-0CA0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typenut keeper kit on both ends
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA1225-5GF42-0CA0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseYes
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts0
3VA1225-5GF42-0CA0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA1225-5GF42-0CA0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Mechanical service life (operating cycles), typ.20 000
Height158 mm
Width140 mm
Depth70 mm
Height (in)6.22 in
Width (in)5.51 in
Depth (in)2.76 in

Product details

Rated current and breaking capacity — the numbers that govern fit

That 250 A rating holds flat from 40 °C through 50 °C ambient, then derates to 243 A at 55 °C, 237 A at 60 °C, 230 A at 65 °C, and 223 A at 70 °C — so in a warm panel you lose about 11 % of capacity at the top end. Breaking capacity is voltage-dependent: 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V, 75.6 kA at 440 V, 30 kA at 500 V, and 17 kA at 690 V.

The 140 mm width for a 4-pole frame is standard for this class; it occupies roughly the same footprint as other SENTRON 3VA fixed-thermal breakers in the 250 A range.

Undervoltage release and line protection design

That is a common requirement for motor feeders where you want automatic disconnection on loss of control power. The product design is line protection, meaning the TM240 release curve is optimized for cable and busbar protection rather than motor or generator protection.

Maximum power loss is 59.5 W at rated current. That is the heat the breaker dumps into the enclosure — factor it into your panel thermal calculation, especially if the MCCB is mounted alongside other high-current devices in a sealed cabinet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the breaking capacity of 3VA1225-5GF42-0CA0 at 415 V?

121 kA at 415 V. That is the key figure for most 400 V class industrial panels. At 240 V it is 187 kA; at 690 V it is 17 kA.

Does 3VA1225-5GF42-0CA0 include an undervoltage release?

Yes, it includes an undervoltage release (UVR) as the auxiliary release. The breaker trips on loss of control voltage.

Where can I buy 3VA1225-5GF42-0CA0 and how is it quoted?

This part 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 price is listed here.

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