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Siemens 3VA2340-6KP32-0AE0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA2340-6KP32-0AE0 SENTRON MCCB, 400 A, 242 kA

MPN3VA2340-6KP32-0AE0

Siemens SENTRON 3VA2340-6KP32-0AE0, molded case circuit breaker, 3-pole, 400 A, ETU850 electronic trip, 242 kA at 240 V, line protection version, 110 x 138 x 248 mm.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

3VA2340-6KP32-0AE0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Product versionLine protection
Basic switch (supplied) ref.3VA2340-6KP32-0AA0
Integrated auxiliary / alarm switch ref.3VA9988-0AA12
3VA2340-6KP32-0AE0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles3
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 classH
Breaking capacity at 240 V242 kA
Breaking capacity at 415 V187 kA
Breaking capacity at 440 V187 kA
Breaking capacity at 500 V121 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V40 kA
Power loss, max.96 W
3VA2340-6KP32-0AE0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU850
3VA2340-6KP32-0AE0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typeLug terminal
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA2340-6KP32-0AE0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Undervoltage releaseNo
Voltage triggerNo
Trip indicatorNo
Communication functionYes
Measurement functionYes
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts4
3VA2340-6KP32-0AE0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA2340-6KP32-0AE0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Height248 mm
Width138 mm
Depth110 mm

Product details

What this 400 A MCCB delivers — and the decisions it drives

The trip unit is programmable and the breaker carries a communication function, so it integrates into a power-monitoring or selective-coordination scheme rather than sitting as a standalone thermal-magnetic device.

Breaking capacity across voltages — where the 242 kA matters

The interrupting ratings drop as voltage rises: 242 kA at 240 V, 187 kA at both 415 V and 440 V, 121 kA at 500 V, and 40 kA at 690 V. That 40 kA at 690 V is still a solid figure for a 400 A frame — it clears faults on 690 V industrial networks without cascading to upstream gear.

Thermal derating — the real-world current you can carry

Above that it derates linearly: 375 A at 55 °C, 350 A at 60 °C, 325 A at 65 °C, and 300 A at 70 °C.

The 110 mm depth is the installed projection from the mounting surface, so verify clearance to the enclosure door or busbar shroud. Four HQ auxiliary switches are factory-integrated; no separate aux block to wire in the field.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy 3VA2340-6KP32-0AE0 and what is the lead time?

This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — send the quantity for a firm lead-time commitment.

What does the ETU850 trip unit do on this breaker?

The ETU850 is an electronic trip unit that provides adjustable long-time, short-time, instantaneous, and ground-fault protection curves — programmable for selective coordination downstream.

Will 3VA2340-6KP32-0AE0 drop into a panel specified around 5SQ2370-2YA01?

No — the 5SQ2370-2YA01 is a different manufacturer's MCCB with different mounting centers, busbar connection pattern, and accessory layout. The 3VA2340-6KP32-0AE0 requires the SENTRON 3VA mounting plate and busbar system; rewiring and re-termination are needed for a swap.

MPN
3VA2340-6KP32-0AE0