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Siemens 3VA2340-5JQ42-0BH0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA2340-5JQ42-0BH0 SENTRON MCCB, 400A 4P, 187kA at 2

MPN3VA2340-5JQ42-0BH0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA2340-5JQ42-0BH0, molded case circuit breaker, 4-pole, line protection, 400 A at 40-50 °C, interrupting capacity 187 kA at 240 V, ETU560, UVR, communication.

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Specifications

3VA2340-5JQ42-0BH0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Product versionLine protection
Basic switch (supplied) ref.3VA2340-5JQ42-0AA0
Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref.3VA9988-0AB12
3VA2340-5JQ42-0BH0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles4
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 V17 kA
Power loss, max.98.5 W
3VA2340-5JQ42-0BH0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU560
3VA2340-5JQ42-0BH0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typeLug terminal
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA2340-5JQ42-0BH0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseYes
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorYes
Communication functionYes
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts3
3VA2340-5JQ42-0BH0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA2340-5JQ42-0BH0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Height248 mm
Width184 mm
Depth110 mm

Product details

That 400 A rating holds flat across the first 10 °C of ambient rise — at 55 °C it still delivers 375 A, and at 70 °C it's good for 300 A. For a panel builder, that means you don't have to oversize the frame for a warm cabinet if you're under 50 °C. The interrupting capacity is 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 75.6 kA at 500 V, and 17 kA at 690 V — a wide voltage range that covers most low-voltage distribution in one frame.

That third contact is useful for a remote alarm or a PLC input that only fires on a fault, not on a manual open. The undervoltage release (UVR) is built in, so the breaker drops out if control voltage falls below the dropout threshold — standard for applications where you need undervoltage protection on the load.

The breaker measures 184 mm wide, 248 mm tall, and 110 mm deep — a 4-pole frame that fits standard MCCB panel cutouts. The 110 mm depth is the projection from the mounting surface; if you're swapping into an existing panel, check that the enclosure depth clears the rear arc chamber and wiring space. The communication function allows remote monitoring and trip data.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy 3VA2340-5JQ42-0BH0 and what is the lead time?

This breaker is sourced to order through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time against an RFQ — no stock count or lead-time number is published here, but it's a standard catalog item in the SENTRON 3VA family.

MPN
3VA2340-5JQ42-0BH0