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Siemens 3VA2040-5JQ36-0AA0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA2040-5JQ36-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 40 A, 3-Pole, 187 k

MPN3VA2040-5JQ36-0AA0
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Siemens SENTRON 3VA2 series, molded case circuit breaker (MCCB), 3VA2040-5JQ36-0AA0, 40 A rated continuous current, 3-pole, line protection design, interrupting rating 187 kA at 240 V.

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Specifications

3VA2040-5JQ36-0AA0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
3VA2040-5JQ36-0AA0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles3
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
3VA2040-5JQ36-0AA0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU560
Overcurrent protection functionLSIG
Ground-fault monitoringSummation current formation L-conductor
Grounding protection functionYes
3VA2040-5JQ36-0AA0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typedouble-sided box terminal
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA2040-5JQ36-0AA0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionYes
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts0
3VA2040-5JQ36-0AA0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA2040-5JQ36-0AA0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Mechanical service life (operating cycles), typ.25 000
Height181 mm
Width105 mm
Depth86 mm
Height (in)7.13 in
Width (in)4.13 in
Depth (in)3.39 in

Product details

MCCB for line protection — 40 A, 3-pole, with communication

The Siemens 3VA2040-5JQ36-0AA0 is a SENTRON molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) rated for 40 A continuous current at 40 °C, with a full-scale value of 40 A and an initial trip threshold of 16 A. The interrupting rating reaches 187 kA at 240 V AC, 121 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 75.6 kA at 500 V, and 3 kA at 690 V — figures that govern its fault-clearing capability at the point of common coupling.

Interrupting capacity and thermal performance

The interrupting rating curve is steep: 187 kA at 240 V drops to 121 kA at 415 V, holds at 121 kA through 440 V, then falls to 75.6 kA at 500 V and 3 kA at 690 V.

These dimensions define the cutout and clearance needed in a distribution panel or enclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the interrupting rating of 3VA2040-5JQ36-0AA0 at 480 V?

At 440 V the interrupting rating is 121 kA; at 500 V it is 75.6 kA. For a 480 V system, the rating falls between these two values — the 121 kA at 440 V is the applicable figure for coordination studies at that voltage level.

Will 3VA2040-5JQ36-0AA0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA2140-8JQ32-0AA0?

The 3VA2040-5JQ36-0AA0 shares the same 3-pole SENTRON 3VA2 frame dimensions (86 mm deep, 105 mm wide, 181 mm tall) as the 3VA2140-8JQ32-0AA0, so the physical footprint and busbar spacing are identical. The key difference is the continuous current rating: 40 A vs the higher rating of the 3VA2140 variant. No rewiring is required for the same panel cutout, but verify the load current does not exceed 40 A.

Where can I buy 3VA2040-5JQ36-0AA0?

This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time.

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3VA2040-5JQ36-0AA0