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Siemens 3VA2040-5HL46-0AA0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA2040-5HL46-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 40 A, 4-Pole, ETU32

MPN3VA2040-5HL46-0AA0
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Siemens SENTRON 3VA2040-5HL46-0AA0 molded case circuit breaker, 4-pole, 40 A continuous, ETU320 electronic trip unit, 187 kA breaking capacity at 240 V AC.

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Specifications

3VA2040-5HL46-0AA0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
3VA2040-5HL46-0AA0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles4
Rated operational voltage Ue (AC)690 V
Rated insulation voltage Ui800 V
Current at 40 °C40 A
Current at 45 °C40 A
Current at 50 °C40 A
Current at 55 °C40 A
Current at 60 °C40 A
Current at 65 °C40 A
Current at 70 °C40 A
Switching capacity classM
Breaking capacity at 240 V187 kA
Breaking capacity at 415 V121 kA
Breaking capacity at 440 V121 kA
Breaking capacity at 500 V75.6 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V3 kA
Power loss, max.2.2 W
3VA2040-5HL46-0AA0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU320
Overcurrent protection functionLI
Ground-fault monitoringWithout
Grounding protection functionNo
3VA2040-5HL46-0AA0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typedouble-sided box terminal
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA2040-5HL46-0AA0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts0
3VA2040-5HL46-0AA0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA2040-5HL46-0AA0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Mechanical service life (operating cycles), typ.25 000
Height181 mm
Width140 mm
Depth86 mm
Height (in)7.13 in
Width (in)5.51 in
Depth (in)3.39 in

Product details

At 240 V it's rated for 187 kA, at 415 V and 440 V it holds at 121 kA, at 500 V it's 75.6 kA, and at 690 V it drops to 3 kA. The 690 V rating is low — this breaker is not your first pick for a 690 V motor feeder unless the fault current is well under 3 kA.

The closest functional peer in the SENTRON family is the 3VA1110-5ED36-0AA0, which is also a 4-pole MCCB with an electronic trip unit. The key difference is frame size and current range. The 3VA2040 is a larger frame (3VA2) with a 40 A continuous rating and an adjustable range that goes up to 480 A. The 3VA1110 is a smaller frame (3VA1) with a lower continuous rating and a narrower adjustment band. If your panel was laid out for a 3VA1110, the 3VA2040 will not drop in without rewiring — the frame dimensions and bus bar connections are different. Stick with the 3VA1110 if your load is under 40 A and you need the smaller footprint; move to the 3VA2040 if you need the higher interrupting capacity or the wider adjustment range for future load growth.

What the ratings mean in the panel

The ETU320 trip unit gives you electronic adjustability: you set the long-time pickup (Ir) anywhere between 60 A and 480 A, plus short-time and instantaneous bands. The lack of a voltage-trigger or undervoltage-release option on this specific variant means it's a straight thermal-magnetic replacement — no shunt-trip or UVR coil to wire. No communication function either, so this is a standalone breaker, not a smart metering device. If you need remote trip indication or power monitoring, you'd look at the 3VA2 variants with the communication option. No ground-fault monitoring version here — if you need GFCI functionality at the breaker, this isn't the variant; you'd need the 'without' designation to be 'with'.

Frequently asked questions

Will 3VA2040-5HL46-0AA0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA1110-5ED36-0AA0?

No, it will not drop in without rewiring. The 3VA2040 is a larger frame (3VA2) with different physical dimensions and bus-bar connections compared to the 3VA1110 frame. The 3VA2040 has a 40 A continuous rating with an adjustable range up to 480 A, while the 3VA1110 is a smaller frame with a lower current range. If your panel is laid out for a 3VA1110, you need to rework the bus connections and mounting to fit the 3VA2040.

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3VA2040-5HL46-0AA0