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Siemens 3VA2140-6JP42-0AA0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA2140-6JP42-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 4P 40A ETU550, 242

MPN3VA2140-6JP42-0AA0
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Siemens SENTRON 3VA2140-6JP42-0AA0, molded case circuit breaker, 4-pole, 40 A, ETU550 electronic trip unit, 242 kA at 240 V, 187 kA at 415 V, IP40 front, communication-capable.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

3VA2140-6JP42-0AA0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Product versionLine protection
3VA2140-6JP42-0AA0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles4
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 classH
Breaking capacity at 240 V242 kA
Breaking capacity at 415 V187 kA
Breaking capacity at 440 V187 kA
Breaking capacity at 500 V121 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V3.7 kA
Power loss, max.1.6 W
3VA2140-6JP42-0AA0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU550
Overcurrent protection functionLSI
Ground-fault monitoringWithout
3VA2140-6JP42-0AA0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typeon both sides nut keeper kit
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA2140-6JP42-0AA0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionYes
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts0
3VA2140-6JP42-0AA0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA2140-6JP42-0AA0 — 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

Breaking capacity and voltage levels

This breaker delivers 242 kA at 240 V, 187 kA at both 415 V and 440 V, 121 kA at 500 V, and 3.7 kA at 690 V. The steep drop at 690 V tells you this is a 500 V-class frame — fine for 400/480 V distribution, but if your system runs 690 V with high fault current, you need a different frame.

No derating needed if your panel runs hot — that is unusual for a compact MCCB and simplifies panel layout when the breaker sits next to heat sources like drives or transformers.

Communication and integration

This variant has a communication function onboard, so it can talk to a higher-level control system via the SENTRON communication modules — useful for remote trip indication, load monitoring, and energy management without adding a separate power meter.

MPN
3VA2140-6JP42-0AA0