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Siemens 3VA2340-4JQ42-0AA0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA2340-4JQ42-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 400 A, 4-Pole

MPN3VA2340-4JQ42-0AA0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA2340-4JQ42-0AA0, molded case circuit breaker, 400 A rated current, 4-pole, line protection design, 110 x 184 x 248 mm.

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Specifications

3VA2340-4JQ42-0AA0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
3VA2340-4JQ42-0AA0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles4
Rated operational voltage Ue (AC)690 V
Rated insulation voltage Ui800 V
Current at 40 °C400 A
Current at 45 °C400 A
Current at 50 °C400 A
Current at 55 °C375 A
Current at 60 °C350 A
Current at 65 °C325 A
Current at 70 °C300 A
Switching capacity classS
Breaking capacity at 240 V121 kA
Breaking capacity at 415 V75.6 kA
Breaking capacity at 440 V75.6 kA
Breaking capacity at 500 V52.5 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V7.5 kA
Power loss, max.96 W
3VA2340-4JQ42-0AA0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU560
Overcurrent protection functionLSIG
Ground-fault monitoringSummation current formation L + N conductor
Grounding protection functionYes
3VA2340-4JQ42-0AA0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typeon both sides nut keeper kit
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA2340-4JQ42-0AA0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionYes
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts0
3VA2340-4JQ42-0AA0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA2340-4JQ42-0AA0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Mechanical service life (operating cycles), typ.20 000
Height248 mm
Width184 mm
Depth110 mm
Height (in)9.76 in
Width (in)7.24 in
Depth (in)4.33 in

Product details

Its interrupting capacity reaches 121 kA at 240 V AC and 75.6 kA at 415/440 V, so it handles high-fault-current service entrances and industrial feeders without cascading upstream.

Breaking capacity by voltage — where this breaker holds

At 240 V the unit clears 121 kA, which covers most secondary-side transformer faults in 480/277 V distribution. At 415 V and 440 V it holds 75.6 kA, and at 500 V it still manages 52.5 kA. The drop to 7.5 kA at 690 V tells you this is a 600 V class breaker — not a 690 V main. For 690 V installations you'd step up to a higher-voltage frame.

Thermal derating — don't size by the nameplate alone

At 55 °C it derates to 375 A, at 60 °C to 350 A, and at 70 °C to 300 A.

Ground-fault and communication provisions

This MCCB includes a ground-fault monitoring version using summation current formation on the L+N conductor. The unit also has a communication function.

Frequently asked questions

What is the depth of 3VA2340-4JQ42-0AA0?

The depth is 110 mm (4.33 in), with a width of 184 mm (7.24 in) and height of 248 mm (9.76 in).

MPN
3VA2340-4JQ42-0AA0