Siemens 3VE3-000-8MA00 Industrial Three Phase Motor

Siemens Furnas 3VE3-000-8MA00 is a compact industrial starter/protector designed for three‑phase motor protection in legacy Siemens Furnas control panels. The part number 3VE3-000-8MA00 (also listed as 3VE30008MA00) identifies a dedicated motor protector module within the 3VE3 family. This starter provides motor overload protection up to 32 A, with an A‑release setting adjustable from 12.5 to 20 A and an N‑release rating up to 240 A, making it suitable for coordinating with overload relays and contactors in small to mid‑sized motors. Weighing 0.85 lb, the unit is categorized under Contactor & Starter, Starter. Discontinued by the manufacturer on January 9, 1997, this model reflects Siemens’ older motor protection approach and is typically used in legacy motor control circuits to provide integrated protection alongside a starter.