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Siemens 3VA2340-5HN42-0BH0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA2340-5HN42-0BH0 SENTRON MCCB, 400 A, 4-Pole, 187

MPN3VA2340-5HN42-0BH0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA2340-5HN42-0BH0, molded case circuit breaker, 4-pole, 400 A continuous at 40 °C, 187 kA interrupting at 240 V, with undervoltage release and auxiliary switches.

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Specifications

3VA2340-5HN42-0BH0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Basic switch (supplied) ref.3VA2340-5HN42-0AA0
Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref.3VA9988-0AB12
3VA2340-5HN42-0BH0 — 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 °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 V7.5 kA
Power loss, max.98.5 W
3VA2340-5HN42-0BH0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU350
Overcurrent protection functionLSI
Ground-fault monitoringWithout
Grounding protection functionNo
3VA2340-5HN42-0BH0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typeon both sides nut keeper kit
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA2340-5HN42-0BH0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseYes
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorYes
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts3
3VA2340-5HN42-0BH0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA2340-5HN42-0BH0 — 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

The Siemens SENTRON 3VA2340-5HN42-0BH0 is a 4-pole molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) rated for 400 A continuous at 40 °C, with a maximum interrupting capacity of 187 kA at 240 V. The kit is complete — no loose accessories to chase down.

At 240 V this breaker clears 187 kA — that is the full short-circuit rating for a 400 A frame, giving the site electrical engineer headroom for high-fault panels. At 415 V and 440 V it still holds 121 kA, dropping to 75.6 kA at 500 V and 7.5 kA at 690 V. The 400 A frame means the thermal-magnetic trip unit is sized for the main feeder, not a branch; selectivity with downstream 3VA2 breakers requires a coordination study, but the interrupting curve is published for that work.

Above that it derates linearly: 385 A at 55 °C, 370 A at 60 °C, 355 A at 65 °C, 340 A at 70 °C. The body dimensions — 248 mm high, 184 mm wide, 110 mm deep — fit a standard MCCB cutout; the 110 mm depth leaves clearance for rear-access cable connections in a 600 mm deep enclosure.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy 3VA2340-5HN42-0BH0 and how do I get a price?

This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Submit an RFQ for current availability and pricing.

What is 3VA2340-5HN42-0BH0's interrupting capacity at 240 V?

It clears 187 kA at 240 V, dropping to 121 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 75.6 kA at 500 V, and 7.5 kA at 690 V.

What accessories ship with this MCCB?

The breaker ships with an integrated undervoltage release (UVR) and a factory-fitted auxiliary switch block containing 2 auxiliary switches plus 1 trip alarm switch HQ. No loose accessories to order separately.

MPN
3VA2340-5HN42-0BH0