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Siemens 3VA2140-5JQ36-0AA0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

3VA2140-5JQ36-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 40 A, 3-pole, 187 kA at 240

MPN3VA2140-5JQ36-0AA0
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Siemens SENTRON 3VA2140-5JQ36-0AA0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 40 A continuous, adjustable trip 16–40 A, breaking capacity 187 kA at 240 V AC, line protection design with communication function.

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MOQ1 pcs
Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

Identification

3VA2140-5JQ36-0AA0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON

Ratings

3VA2140-5JQ36-0AA0 — 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 V3.7 kA
Power loss, max.1.6 W

Protection & Trip Unit

3VA2140-5JQ36-0AA0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU560
Overcurrent protection functionLSIG
Ground-fault monitoringSummation current formation L-conductor
Grounding protection functionYes

Construction & Connection

3VA2140-5JQ36-0AA0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typedouble-sided box terminal
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40

Accessories & Functions

3VA2140-5JQ36-0AA0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionYes
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts0

Environmental

3VA2140-5JQ36-0AA0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C

Mechanical

3VA2140-5JQ36-0AA0 — 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

What this MCCB does on the line

The Siemens SENTRON 3VA2140-5JQ36-0AA0 is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker rated for 40 A continuous current, with an adjustable thermal-magnetic trip range from 16 A to 40 A.

Panel fit and thermal derating

Mounting dimensions are 105 mm wide by 181 mm tall by 86 mm deep. The breaker maintains its full 40 A rating across the entire operating temperature range of -25 °C to 70 °C.

MPN
3VA2140-5JQ36-0AA0