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Siemens 3VA2340-5HL42-0AB0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA2340-5HL42-0AB0 MCCB, 400 A, 4-Pole, 187 kA at 24

MPN3VA2340-5HL42-0AB0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA2340-5HL42-0AB0, 4-pole molded case circuit breaker, 400 A, line protection with ETU320 trip unit, 187 kA at 240 V.

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Specifications

3VA2340-5HL42-0AB0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Product versionLine protection
Basic switch (supplied) ref.3VA2340-5HL42-0AA0
Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref.3VA9988-0AA11
3VA2340-5HL42-0AB0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles4
Current at 40 °C400 A
Current at 45 °C400 A
Current at 50 °C400 A
Current at 55 °C385 A
Current at 60 °C370 A
Current at 65 °C355 A
Current at 70 °C340 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 V17 kA
Power loss, max.96 W
3VA2340-5HL42-0AB0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU320
Overcurrent protection functionLI
Ground-fault monitoringWithout
3VA2340-5HL42-0AB0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typeLug terminal
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA2340-5HL42-0AB0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts2
3VA2340-5HL42-0AB0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA2340-5HL42-0AB0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Height248 mm
Width184 mm
Depth110 mm

Product details

Breaking capacity is the headline here: 187 kA at 240 V AC, 121 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 75.6 kA at 500 V, and 17 kA at 690 V. At 690 V the 17 kA figure still covers most industrial motor-drive feeds; just verify your available fault current against the curve before committing the BOM line.

Thermal derating — don't spec the 400 A number alone

At 55 °C it drops to 385 A, then 370 A at 60 °C, 355 A at 65 °C, and 340 A at 70 °C. The 96 W max power loss at full load also factors into enclosure thermal rise; a small stainless box with no fan will cook the trip unit if you ignore it.

What you won't find inside

This variant has no undervoltage release, no voltage trip, no communication module, no phase-failure detection, and no ground-fault monitoring. It's a straight line-protection breaker — overload and short-circuit only. If your spec requires shunt trip, UVR, or ground-fault integration, you need a different 3VA2 order code with those options factory-installed.

Frequently asked questions

What is 3VA2340-5HL42-0AB0's listed depth (110 mm) on this component line?

The depth is 110 mm. That is the body depth excluding the handle and terminal projections; verify overall depth with the handle throw arc if the enclosure door is tight.

Will 3VA2340-5HL42-0AB0 drop into a panel that was specified around 5SQ2670-2YA63 without rewiring?

No, not without verification. The 3VA2 series has different terminal spacing, bus-bar pitch, and accessory mounting than the 5SQ2670-2YA63. You will need to check the cutout dimensions, bus-bar hole pattern, and auxiliary contact wiring. Provide the existing panel layout on an RFQ and we can confirm fit.

MPN
3VA2340-5HL42-0AB0