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Siemens 3VA2440-5HK42-0AA0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA2440-5HK42-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 400A, 4-Pole, ETU34

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Siemens SENTRON 3VA2440-5HK42-0AA0, molded case circuit breaker, 4-pole, 400 A at 40 °C, ETU340 electronic trip unit, 187 kA interrupting at 240 V, IP40 front.

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Specifications

3VA2440-5HK42-0AA0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Product versionLine protection
3VA2440-5HK42-0AA0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles4
Current at 40 °C400 A
Current at 45 °C400 A
Current at 50 °C400 A
Current at 55 °C384 A
Current at 60 °C372 A
Current at 65 °C356 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 V76 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V10.2 kA
Power loss, max.63.3 W
3VA2440-5HK42-0AA0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU340
Overcurrent protection functionELISA LI
Ground-fault monitoringWithout
3VA2440-5HK42-0AA0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typeon both sides nut keeper kit
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA2440-5HK42-0AA0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Communication functionNo
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts0
3VA2440-5HK42-0AA0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-25 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA2440-5HK42-0AA0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Height248 mm
Width184 mm
Depth110 mm
Height (in)9.8 in
Width (in)7.2 in
Depth (in)4.3 in

Product details

The Siemens SENTRON 3VA2440-5HK42-0AA0 is a 4-pole molded case circuit breaker rated for continuous 400 A at 40 °C ambient, with the ETU340 electronic trip unit governing the protection curve. That 400 A holds flat through 50 °C; at 55 °C it derates to 384 A, and at 70 °C to 340 A — so if your enclosure runs hot, the real continuous capacity drops. The interrupting ratings are the headline here: 187 kA at 240 V, 121 kA at 415 V and 440 V, 76 kA at 500 V, and 10.2 kA at 690 V. The ETU340 trip unit gives adjustable long-time pickup (Ir) from 1500 A to 4000 A and short-time (Ii) fixed at 6000 A, with N-conductor protection configurable OFF, 50%, or 100% of phase setting.

The breaker measures 184 mm wide, 248 mm high, and 110 mm deep — a 4-pole frame that needs a solid 184 mm of DIN-rail or mounting-plate width. The optional motor drive (listed as a product extension) allows remote racking, useful for automated disconnection in larger lineups.

With the ETU340's adjustable long-time and fixed short-time pickup, you can coordinate this breaker downstream of a larger SENTRON or upstream of smaller branch MCCBs. The 187 kA at 240 V gives plenty of headroom for most industrial service entrances; the 10.2 kA at 690 V is more modest, so check your available fault current if you're on a 690 V system.

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3VA2440-5HK42-0AA0