Siemens SENTRON 3VA2340-5HN32-0AE0, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker, 400 A continuous rated current, 187 kA breaking capacity at 240 V, line protection design.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product designation | Molded case circuit breaker |
| Brand / range | SENTRON |
| Basic switch (supplied) ref. | 3VA2340-5HN32-0AA0 |
| Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref. | 3VA9988-0AA12 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of poles | 3 |
| Rated operational voltage Ue (AC) | 690 V |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 800 V |
| Current at 40 °C | 400 A |
| Current at 45 °C | 400 A |
| Current at 50 °C | 400 A |
| Current at 55 °C | 385 A |
| Current at 60 °C | 370 A |
| Current at 65 °C | 355 A |
| Current at 70 °C | 340 A |
| Switching capacity class | M |
| Breaking capacity at 240 V | 187 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 415 V | 121 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 440 V | 121 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 500 V | 75.6 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 690 V | 7.5 kA |
| Power loss, max. | 96 W |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Overcurrent release (trip unit) type | ETU350 |
| Overcurrent protection function | LSI |
| Ground-fault monitoring | Without |
| Grounding protection function | No |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Main circuit connection type | on both sides nut keeper kit |
| Main circuit connector arrangement | Front terminal |
| Protection class (IP), front | IP40 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Undervoltage release | No |
| Voltage trigger | No |
| Trip indicator | No |
| Communication function | No |
| Measurement function | No |
| Motor drive option | Yes |
| Auxiliary CO contacts | 4 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature, max. | 70 °C |
| Operating temperature, min. | -25 °C |
| Storage temperature, max. | 80 °C |
| Storage temperature, min. | -40 °C |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mechanical service life (operating cycles), typ. | 20 000 |
| Height | 248 mm |
| Width | 138 mm |
| Depth | 110 mm |
| Height (in) | 9.76 in |
| Width (in) | 5.43 in |
| Depth (in) | 4.33 in |
It carries a maximum breaking capacity of 187 kA at 240 VAC, stepping down to 121 kA at 415/440 V, 75.6 kA at 500 V, and 7.5 kA at 690 V — so the short-circuit rating you need depends on the system voltage it's protecting.
The 400 A rating holds steady up to 50 °C ambient. Above that, it derates linearly: 385 A at 55 °C, 370 A at 60 °C, 355 A at 65 °C, and 340 A at 70 °C.
Alternative models and sibling configurations in the same Siemens series. For obsolete or discontinued parts, these models can serve as compatible replacements or functional alternatives for plant maintenance.
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