Siemens 3VA5225-6GC41-0AA0 Molded Case Circuit Breaker
Functional Position in a Low-Voltage Distribution Panel
The 3VA5225-6GC41-0AA0 occupies a fixed thermal/magnetic trip position in a four-pole DIN rail configuration within three-phase industrial mains or feeder branches. Catalog records list a 250 A nominal rating and a 65 kA interrupt capacity under UL489 conditions.
Key Parameters
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | 3VA52 |
| Current Rating | 250 A |
| Interrupt Rating | 65 kA |
| Poles | 4 |
| Mounting | DIN Rail |
| Actuator | Lever |
| Illumination | None |
| Encapsulation | Box |
| Approvals | CCC, CE, CSA, EAC, UL489 |
| RoHS Status | Non-compliant |
| Product Status | Active |
The 3VA52 family encodes breaker size, interrupting rating, and trip unit type through the numeric position of the suffix block. "FTAM" in the title corresponds to the fixed thermal/magnetic trip unit configuration at this frame size.
Catalog Comparison — Similar In-Family Units
| Parameter | 3VA5225-6GC41-0AA0 | 3VA5225-6GD41-0AA0 | 3VA5225-6GF41-0AA0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poles | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Current Rating | 250 A | 250 A | 250 A |
| Actuator | Lever | Lever | Lever |
| Mounting | DIN Rail | DIN Rail | DIN Rail |
| Illumination | None | None | None |
| Approvals | CCC, CE, CSA, EAC, UL489 | CCC, CE, CSA, EAC, UL489 | CCC, CE, CSA, EAC, UL489 |
- 3VA5225-6GD41-0AA0 (similarity 0.96): shares the FT__ frame configuration; differs in the trip unit function code (FTFM instead of FTAM).
- 3VA5225-6GF41-0AA0 (similarity 0.96): retains four-pole and 250 A rating; carries an ATAM trip unit variant, implying a different thermal/magnetic characteristic compared to the FTAM primary.
Comparison of three-pole and two-pole variants in the same series is available; those alternate MPNs share identical approvals, mounting, and 250 A ratings but differ in pole count, which affects branch width and coordination scope.
FAQ
Does the 3VA5225-6GC41-0AA0 support motor feeder protection? The fixed thermal/magnetic trip unit designation (FTAM) aligns with thermal-overload coordination in feeder or branch protection applications; confirm coordination with upstream protective devices against system fault level.
What mounting format does this breaker use? It is designed for DIN rail installation in standard distribution enclosures; verify enclosure depth and rail clearances for the four-pole frame.
Are the in-family alternates pin-compatible with the primary? The 3VA5225 series shares a common frame and mounting footprint across pole-count variants; however, any substitution requires the reader's own coordination and specification review.