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This is a pure disconnect — no overcurrent release, no undervoltage release, no communication module. ## Sizing and fit — what the ratings mean The 63 A continuous rating (Iu) on a 160 A frame means this disconnect is sized for branch circuits up to that load, but the frame itself can handle higher short-time currents. Power loss at 38 W maximum matters for thermal management inside a closed panel — derating adjacent components may be needed if the enclosure is tightly packed. Mounts in the standard 76.2 mm wide (3-inch) MCCB cutout on a DIN-rail adapter or panel plate — the same footprint as the 3VA1 molded case circuit breakers. Front terminals accept busbar connection for the main circuit; the auxiliary and alarm switch contacts are wired separately via the HQ terminal block. Mechanical endurance is rated at 15 000 operating cycles — suitable for daily switching in a production line, not for high-cycle applications like a welding press that cycles thousands of times per shift. An optional motor drive (product extension) allows remote switching via a PLC output.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1163-1AA32-0AF0 SENTRON Switch Disconnector, 63 A","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1163-1AA32-0AF0 is a 63 A 3-pole switch disconnector in MCCB design, rated 690 V AC / 500 V DC. IP40 front. Current lifecycle. Sourced to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"70 mm","Width":"76.2 mm","Height":"130 mm","Limited To 1 S":"2 kA","Trip indicator":"Yes","Number of poles":"3","Product version":"in MCCB design","Voltage trigger":"No","lifecycle_stage":"current","Limited To 0.5 S":"2 kA","Product brand name":"SENTRON","Product designation":"Switch disconnector","Latching - endurance":"15 000","Undervoltage Release":"No","Communication Function":"No","During Storage / Maximum":"80 °C","During Storage / Minimum":"-40 °C","Power loss [W] / maximum":"38 W","Auxiliary contact version":"1 auxiliary switches + 1 trip alarm switch HQ","During Operation / Maximum":"70 °C","During Operation / Minimum":"-25 °C","Rated continuous current Iu":"63 A","Rated insulation voltage Ui":"800 V","Design of the auxiliary release":"Without auxiliary release","Protection class IP / on the front":"IP40","Reference code / acc. to DIN EN 81346-2":"Q","Max. rated operational voltage Ue with DC":"500 V","Undervoltage Release With Leading Contact":"No","Product extension / optional / motor drive":"Yes","Number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"2","Max. rated operational voltage Ue with AC 50/60Hz":"690 V","Type of electrical connection / for main current circuit":"busbar connection","Arrangement of electrical connectors / for main current circuit":"Front terminal"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":"https://support.industry.siemens.com/webbackend/api/ProductSupport/TechnicalData?language=en&region=cn&productId=442498&mlfb=3VA1163-1AA32-0AF0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1163-1AA32-0AF0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is 3VA1163-1AA32-0AF0 used for?","answer":"It is a switch disconnector in MCCB design used for visible isolation and load-break switching of 63 A circuits at up to 690 V AC or 500 V DC, without overload or short-circuit protection. It serves as a service disconnect ahead of motor starters, distribution blocks, or other downstream equipment."},{"question":"Will 3VA1163-1AA32-0AF0 drop into a panel designed for a 3VA1 molded case circuit breaker?","answer":"Yes — it shares the same 76.2 mm width, 70 mm depth, and 130 mm height as the 3VA1 MCCB line, and uses front-terminal busbar connections. The footprint is identical, so no rewiring or cutout modification is needed for a swap."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1163-1AA32-0AF0","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1163-1AA32-0AF0 when reusing this data. 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