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Siemens 3VA2440-6JP42-0AA0 — Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

Siemens 3VA2440-6JP42-0AA0 SENTRON MCCB, 400A, 4-Pole, ETU55

MPN3VA2440-6JP42-0AA0
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Siemens SENTRON 3VA2440-6JP42-0AA0, molded case circuit breaker, 4-pole, 400 A rated continuous current, ETU550 electronic trip unit, breaking capacity 242 kA at 240 V, 187 kA at 415 V, 85 kA at 440 V.

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Specifications

3VA2440-6JP42-0AA0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMolded case circuit breaker
Brand / rangeSENTRON
Product versionLine protection
3VA2440-6JP42-0AA0 — Ratings
ParameterValue
Number of poles4
Current at 40 °C400 A
Current at 45 °C400 A
Current at 50 °C400 A
Current at 55 °C388 A
Current at 60 °C380 A
Current at 65 °C368 A
Current at 70 °C352 A
Switching capacity classH
Breaking capacity at 240 V242 kA
Breaking capacity at 415 V187 kA
Breaking capacity at 440 V85 kA
Breaking capacity at 500 V55 kA
Breaking capacity at 690 V9 kA
Power loss, max.63.3 W
3VA2440-6JP42-0AA0 — Protection & Trip Unit
ParameterValue
Overcurrent release (trip unit) typeETU550
3VA2440-6JP42-0AA0 — Construction & Connection
ParameterValue
Main circuit connection typeLug terminal
Main circuit connector arrangementFront terminal
Protection class (IP), frontIP40
3VA2440-6JP42-0AA0 — Accessories & Functions
ParameterValue
Communication functionYes
Measurement functionNo
Motor drive optionYes
Auxiliary CO contacts0
3VA2440-6JP42-0AA0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating temperature, max.70 °C
Operating temperature, min.-40 °C
Storage temperature, max.80 °C
Storage temperature, min.-40 °C
3VA2440-6JP42-0AA0 — 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

That 400 A holds across ambient temperatures up to 50 °C; above that it derates to 388 A at 55 °C, 380 A at 60 °C, 368 A at 65 °C, and 352 A at 70 °C — so if your panel runs hot near the top of the enclosure, you need to account for that drop when sizing the breaker for the load. Breaking capacity is voltage-dependent: 242 kA at 240 V, 187 kA at 415 V, 85 kA at 440 V, 55 kA at 500 V, and 9 kA at 690 V. The N-conductor protection is adjustable from OFF through 20 % to 130 %, giving flexibility for systems where the neutral needs different protection than the phases.

The ETU550 trip unit supports communication functions, which means it can integrate into a monitoring or selective-coordination scheme via the SENTRON communication platform — useful for a panel that needs remote trip indication or power-quality data without a separate metering module.

Dimensions are 248 mm high, 184 mm wide, and 110 mm deep. Maximum power loss is 63.3 W — not negligible in a densely packed panel. If you're stacking multiple breakers side-by-side, factor that heat into the enclosure's thermal rise calculation, especially above 50 °C ambient where the breaker itself starts to derate. For applications requiring frequent on-load switching (like motor feeders cycled multiple times per shift), consider a contactor upstream instead.

Frequently asked questions

What is the breaking capacity of 3VA2440-6JP42-0AA0 at 415 V?

At 415 V the breaking capacity is 187 kA.

What trip unit does this MCCB use?

It uses the ETU550 electronic trip unit, which supports communication functions for integration into monitoring schemes.

Where can I buy 3VA2440-6JP42-0AA0 and how is it quoted?

This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution channels. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time.

Will 3VA2440-6JP42-0AA0 drop into a panel specified around 3VA2216-8JP42-0AA0 without rewiring?

Both are 4-pole SENTRON MCCBs with the same physical footprint (248 mm height, 184 mm width, 110 mm depth), so they share the same mounting and bus-bar pattern. The key difference is the current rating — 400 A on this unit versus a lower rating on the 3VA2216 — so verify the load and upstream protection before swapping.

MPN
3VA2440-6JP42-0AA0