Siemens 3VA5140-5ED36-1AA0 Circuit Breaker
Catalog Comparison — SENTRON 3VA51 Series
The primary part 3VA5140-5ED36-1AA0 belongs to the Siemens SENTRON 3VA51 DIN-rail molded-case circuit breaker family. The table below presents this device alongside other in-catalog 3VA51 entries sharing the same current and breaking-capacity class. All parts listed require the user's own technical qualification before use.
| Parameter | 3VA5140-5ED36-1AA0 | 3VA5140-5ED36-0AA0 | 3VA5140-5ED32-1AA0 | 3VA5140-5ED31-1AA0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poles | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Current Rating | 40 A | 40 A | 40 A | 40 A |
| Actuator | Lever | Lever | Lever | Lever |
| Mounting | DIN Rail | DIN Rail | DIN Rail | DIN Rail |
| Approvals | CCC, CE, UL489, VDE | CCC, CE, UL489, VDE | CCC, UL489 | CCC, CE, CSA, EAC, UL489, VDE |
| Terminal | NAV (Bolt-type) | AL (Compression lug) | NAV (Bolt-type) | NAV (Bolt-type) |
| Series | SENTRON | SENTRON | SENTRON | SENTRON |
Why these parts are catalog-similar
The in-catalog rows share identical parametric anchors: 40 A rated current, lever actuator, DIN Rail mounting, and a 35 kA breaking-capacity class within the 3VA51 series. The primary difference among the top three alternates lies in approval coverage and terminal type.
- 3VA5140-5ED36-0AA0 carries the same approvals as the primary but uses aluminum compression-lug terminals instead of bolt-type. This affects tooling and lug preparation during panel assembly.
- 3VA5140-5ED32-1AA0 lacks the CE and VDE marks, which may matter in jurisdictions requiring those certifications for equipment placed on the market in the European Economic Area.
- 3VA5140-5ED31-1AA0 adds CSA, EAC, and the full CE/VDE suite compared to the primary, but the record flags it as RoHS non-compliant — a distinction relevant for equipment subject to environmental regulations.
Additional two-pole and one-pole variants in the same series appear in the catalog (3VA5140-5ED26-1AA0, 3VA5140-5ED16-1AA0); these share the 40 A rating and 35 kA class but reduce pole count, which changes branch-coverage scope.
Overview
Siemens 3VA5140-5ED36-1AA0 is a three-pole, 40 A molded-case circuit breaker in the SENTRON 3VA51 family, designed for DIN Rail mounting in distribution and protection applications. The part carries CCC, CE, UL489, and VDE approvals, covering a range of industrial and multi-jurisdictional markets. The NAV suffix in the full MPN denotes bolt-type load terminals. The lever actuator provides manual ON/OFF control and reset. No illumination is provided.
Key Specifications — 3VA5140-5ED36-1AA0
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Poles | 3 |
| Current Rating | 40 A |
| Breaking Capacity | 35 kA (class) |
| Actuator Type | Lever |
| Mounting | DIN Rail |
| Illumination | None |
| Encapsulation / Package | Box |
| Approvals | CCC, CE, UL489, VDE |
| Series | SENTRON |
| Product Status | Active |
Series Context — SENTRON 3VA51
The 3VA51 series is part of Siemens' SENTRON protective device portfolio, typically used in feeder and sub-distribution circuits. The MPN structure encodes the current class (5140 → 40 A), breaking capacity tier (5ED36 → 35 kA), pole count, terminal style, and approval region. Order codes within this series diverge in terminal configuration (bolt-type NAV vs. compression-lug AL) and certification bundle. Engineers specifying these devices should map the required approval jurisdictions and terminal-prep method against the available variants.