TeSys GV3
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MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER
Motor circuit breaker, TeSys GV3, 3P, 30-40 A, thermal magnetic, EverLink terminals
SKU GV3P40Schneider Electric GV3P40 is a motor circuit breaker in the TeSys GV3 range. Key specifications include rated current: 40 A; poles: 3P; operational voltage: 690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2.
40 ARated current
3PPoles
690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2Operational voltage
PRODUCT DATA
Technical specifications
Source: Schneider Electric product catalog.
Verified September 18, 2026.
| Product reference | GV3P40 |
|---|---|
| Range | TeSys Deca |
| Product name | TeSys GV3 |
| Product or component type | Motor circuit breaker |
| Device short name | GV3P |
| Device application | Motor protection |
| Trip unit technology | Thermal-magnetic |
| Poles description | 3P |
| Network type | AC |
| Utilisation category | Category A conforming to IEC 60947-2 AC-3 conforming to IEC 60947-4-1 |
| Network frequency | 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 |
| Motor power kW | 18.5 kW at 400/415 V AC 50/60 Hz 22 kW at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz 37 kW at 690 V AC 50/60 Hz |
| Breaking capacity | 100 kA Icu at 230/240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 kA Icu at 400/415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 kA Icu at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 12 kA Icu at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 6 kA Icu at 690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 |
| [Ics] rated service short-circuit breaking capacity | 100 % at 230/240 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 100 % at 400/415 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 100 % at 440 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 % at 500 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 50 % at 690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 |
| Control type | Rotary handle |
| [In] rated current | 40 A |
| Thermal protection adjustment range | 30…40 A conforming to IEC 60947-2 |
| Magnetic tripping current | 560 A |
| [Ith] conventional free air thermal current | 40 A conforming to IEC 60947-2 |
| [Ue] rated operational voltage | 690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 |
| [Ui] rated insulation voltage | 690 V AC 50/60 Hz conforming to IEC 60947-2 |
| [Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage | 6 kV conforming to IEC 60947-2 |
| Phase failure sensitivity | Yes conforming to IEC 60947-4-1 |
| Suitability for isolation | Yes conforming to IEC 60947-1 |
| Power dissipation per pole | 8 W |
| Mechanical durability | 50000 cycles |
| Electrical durability | 50000 cycles for AC-3 at 415 V In |
| Rated duty | Uninterrupted conforming to IEC 60947-4-1 |
| Tightening torque | 5 N.m - on screw clamp terminal |
| Fixing mode | 35 mm symmetrical DIN rail: clipped Panel: screwed (with 3 x M4 screws) |
| Mounting position | Horizontal Vertical |
| Width | 55 mm |
| Height | 132 mm |
| Depth | 136 mm |
| Net weight | 0.96 kg |
| Colour | Dark grey |
| Standards | EN/IEC 60947-2 EN/IEC 60947-4-1 UL 60947-4-1 CSA C22.2 No 60947-4-1 IEC/EN 60335-1:Clause 30.2 IEC/EN 60335-2-40:Annex JJ |
| Product certifications | CB Scheme CE UKCA CCC cULus EAC ATEX LROS (Lloyds register of shipping) BV ABS DNV-GL |
| IK degree of protection | IK09 enclosure |
| IP degree of protection | IP20 conforming to IEC 60529 |
| Climatic withstand | conforming to IACS E10 |
| Ambient air temperature for storage | -40…80 °C |
| Fire resistance | 960 °C conforming to IEC 60695-2-11 |
| Ambient air temperature for operation | -20…60 °C |
| Mechanical robustness | Shocks: 15 Gn for 11 ms contactor open Shocks: 30 Gn for 11 ms contactor closed Vibrations: 4 Gn, 5...300 Hz |
| Operating altitude | 3000 m |
For complete electrical ratings, applicable standards, connection requirements and installation instructions, consult the official Schneider Electric reference ↗.
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