In summary, the Siemens 3VA1340-6EF42-0AA0 is a 400 A, 4-pole MCCB from the SENTRON 3VA1 series, designed for line protection with an unprotected neutral conductor. Featuring a TM240 thermal-magnetic trip unit, 70 kA breaking capacity, and robust endurance, it delivers reliable performance and safety for demanding industrial and commercial power distribution systems.
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3VA1340-6EF42-0AA0
circuit breaker 3VA1 IEC Frame 400 breaking capacity class H Icu=70 kA @ 415 V 4-pole, line protection TM240, ATAM, In=400 A overload protection Ir=280 A…400 A short-circuit protection Ii=5…10 x In N conductor unprotected nut keeper kit
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| Product | |
| Article Number (Market Facing Number) | 3VA1340-6EF42-0AA0 |
| Product Description | |
| Product family | 3VA Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A, IEC |
| Product Lifecycle (PLM) | Active Product |
| Price data | |
| Region Specific PriceGroup / Headquarter Price Group | 12P / 53J |
| List Price | Show prices |
| Customer Price | Show prices |
| Surcharge for Raw Materials | None |
| Metal Factor | LOA—– |
| General technical data | |
| insulation voltage / rated value | 800 V |
| operating voltage / at DC / rated value | 600 V |
| operating voltage / at AC / rated value | 690 V |
| power loss [W] / maximum | 92.1 W |
| power loss [W] / for rated value of the current / at AC / in hot operating state / per pole | 30.7 W |
| mechanical service life (operating cycles) / typical | 20 000 |
| electrical endurance (operating cycles) / at AC-1 / at 380/415 V | 6 000 |
| electrical endurance (operating cycles) / at AC-1 / at 690 V | 4 200 |
| ground-fault monitoring version | Without |
| WEEE (2012/19/EU) Take-Back Obligation | Yes |
| REACH Art. 33 Duty to inform according to the current list of candidates | not available |
| Net Weight | 6.306 kg |
Product Description
Product Overview
Product Name: 3VA1 Circuit Breaker
Product Code: 3VA1340-6EF42-0AA0
Brand: Siemens SENTRON
Product Family: 3VA Molded Case Circuit Breakers up to 1600 A (IEC Standard)
Design: Line protection type
Device Type: MCCB with adjustable thermal-magnetic trip unit (TM240)
Number of Poles: 4P (with unprotected N conductor)
Trip / Release Unit: TM240 (Thermal-Magnetic)
Protection Function: LI (Overload and Short-Circuit Protection)
Life Cycle Status: Active Product
EAN: 4042948809617
UPC: 804766889509
Commodity Code: 85362090
Technical Specifications
Frame Size: 400 A
Rated Current (In): 400 A
Adjustable Overload Protection (Ir): 280 A … 400 A
Adjustable Short-Circuit Protection (Ii): 5 … 10 × In
Breaking Capacity (Icu): 70 kA @ 415 V AC
Rated Operational Voltage (Ue): 690 V AC
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui): 800 V
Rated DC Voltage (Ud): 600 V DC
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp): 8 kV
Maximum Power Loss: 92.1 W
Power Loss per Pole: 30.7 W (at rated current, hot state)
Mechanical Durability: 20,000 operations
Electrical Endurance (AC-1 380/415 V): 6,000 operations
Electrical Endurance (AC-1 690 V): 4,200 operations
Neutral Conductor: Unprotected (4th pole)
Ground-Fault Monitoring: Not included
Communication Function: Not available
Measurement Function: Not available
Mounting Type: Fixed mounting
Net Weight: 6.306 kg
Performance & Features
High breaking capacity (70 kA @ 415 V) ensures safe interruption of fault currents in critical applications.
Thermal-magnetic trip unit (TM240) provides precise overload (thermal) and short-circuit (magnetic) protection.
Adjustable settings for both overload and short-circuit protection enhance flexibility and coordination with downstream devices.
4-pole design with unprotected neutral conductor for reliable line protection in 3-phase 4-wire systems.
MCCB form factor offers high mechanical strength, compactness, and full compatibility with 3VA1 accessories.
Extended endurance with up to 20,000 mechanical and 6,000 electrical operations for long service life.
Complies with IEC standards, suitable for global use in industrial and commercial installations.
Includes nut keeper kit for stable and easy installation.
Applications
Main and sub-circuit protection in industrial distribution panels
Feeder and line protection for power systems and machinery
Switchboards and control panels requiring 4-pole protection
Electrical systems with unprotected neutral conductor
Ideal for environments demanding high breaking capacity and adjustable protection settings
Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the full form of MCCB in Siemens?
The full form of MCCB is Molded Case Circuit Breaker. A Siemens MCCB is designed to handle high electrical currents, often up to 1000A, making it highly reliable for industrial and commercial applications. These breakers provide advanced protection against overloads and short circuits, ensuring the safety of large electrical systems.
What is the difference between a Molded Case Circuit Breaker (MCB) and an MCCB?
The main difference between an MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker) and an MCCB (Molded Case Circuit Breaker) lies in their capacity and applications.
✅MCBs are generally used for low-power applications, with a short-circuit breaking capacity of up to 10–15 kA. They are best suited for residential and light commercial systems.
✅ MCCBs, on the other hand, are designed for medium to high-power applications, with a breaking capacity ranging from 15 kA up to 100 kA and current ratings up to 1000A. This makes them ideal for industrial environments where large electrical loads need reliable protection.
Which company circuit breaker is best?
✅ In 2025, the leading circuit breaker brands include Siemens, Schneider Electric, ABB, Eaton, and Legrand. Among them, Siemens MCCBs—especially the Sentron 3VA series—stand out for safety, durability, and advanced circuit protection in industrial and commercial applications.
What breakers work in a Siemens box?
Siemens QT, QP, QAF, and QPF breakers fit Siemens panels. However, not all breakers are interchangeable—e.g., a QT breaker cannot replace a QP breaker. Always check compatibility before replacing.
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