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Siemens 3VA2340-5JQ42-0AC0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA2340-5JQ42-0AC0 SENTRON MCCB, 400 A, 4-Pole, 187

MPN3VA2340-5JQ42-0AC0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA2340-5JQ42-0AC0, molded case circuit breaker, 4-pole, 400 A rated current, 187 kA breaking capacity at 240 V AC, line protection design with communication function.

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Specifications

3VA2340-5JQ42-0AC0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Basic switch (supplied) ref.3VA2340-5JQ42-0AA0
Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref.3VA9988-0AA12
3VA2340-5JQ42-0AC0 — 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 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.96 W
3VA2340-5JQ42-0AC0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU560
Overcurrent protection functionLSIG
Ground-fault monitoringSummation current formation L + N conductor
Grounding protection functionYes
3VA2340-5JQ42-0AC0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typeon both sides nut keeper kit
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA2340-5JQ42-0AC0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionYes
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts2
3VA2340-5JQ42-0AC0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA2340-5JQ42-0AC0 — 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 400 A frame carries a continuous current rating of 400 A up to 50 °C ambient, then derates linearly to 300 A at 70 °C — so in a warm panel (say 55 °C) you get 375 A of headroom, not the full 400. The interrupting ratings span 187 kA at 240 V AC down to 7.5 kA at 690 V AC, which tells you this breaker is built for high-fault 480 V and below distribution, not for 690 V motor circuits where the SCCR drops sharply. The adjustable overload trip range of 600 A to 4 000 A (likely the magnetic/instantaneous band, not the thermal) gives selectivity flexibility downstream.

Thermal management and panel integration

The breaker dissipates up to 96 W at full rated load. That heat has to leave the enclosure — plan for ventilation or a larger panel if you're grouping several of these in a single cabinet. The 4-pole width (184 mm / 7.24 in) matches the typical SENTRON 4-pole slot; verify the busbar or lug kit spacing if retrofitting into an existing panel.

Frequently asked questions

What is 3VA2340-5JQ42-0AC0's listed depth?

The depth is 110 mm (4.33 in). This is the body depth; allow additional clearance for the operating handle throw and rear connection terminals.

MPN
3VA2340-5JQ42-0AC0