The Siemens SENTRON 3VA2340-8JP32-0AA0 is a 3-pole molded case circuit breaker rated for 400 A continuous current at 40 °C, with an ETU550 electronic trip unit that handles line protection duty. That 400 A holds flat through 50 °C — no derating needed until you cross 55 °C, where it steps to 375 A, then 350 A at 60 °C, 325 A at 65 °C, and 300 A at 70 °C. Interrupting capacity is the headline number here: 440 kA at 240 V, 330 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 220 kA at 500 V, and 52.5 kA at 690 V. That SCCR covers most industrial service-entrance and distribution applications without cascading upstream — you can coordinate downstream breakers against this fault rating. The ETU550 is a communicating electronic trip unit — this breaker carries a communication function, so it can talk to a BMS or SCADA via the SENTRON communication modules. No undervoltage release or shunt trip fitted from the factory, and no ground-fault monitoring version. If you need those, they're accessory-add options on the 3VA platform.

Siemens SENTRON 3VA2340-8JP32-0AA0 MCCB, 400 A, ETU550
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Siemens SENTRON 3VA series molded case circuit breaker, 3VA2340-8JP32-0AA0, 400 A continuous, ETU550 electronic trip unit, 3-pole, line protection design, 440 kA interrupting at 240 V.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product designation | Molded case circuit breaker |
| Brand / range | SENTRON |
| 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 | 375 A |
| Current at 60 °C | 350 A |
| Current at 65 °C | 325 A |
| Current at 70 °C | 300 A |
| Switching capacity class | L |
| Breaking capacity at 240 V | 440 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 415 V | 330 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 440 V | 330 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 500 V | 220 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 690 V | 52.5 kA |
| Power loss, max. | 96 W |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Overcurrent release (trip unit) type | ETU550 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Measurement function | No |
| Motor drive option | Yes |
| Auxiliary CO contacts | 0 |
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
Will 3VA2340-8JP32-0AA0 drop into a panel built for 3VA2040-8HN42-0AA0?
Not without checking the frame size and mounting footprint. The 3VA2340 is a larger-frame breaker (400 A continuous) compared to the 3VA2040 series which tops out at lower currents. The 138 mm width and 248 mm height are specific to this frame — verify the panel cutout and busbar spacing before assuming a direct swap.
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3VA2340-8JP32-0AA0