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The front terminal connection accepts clamp-type wiring, and the unit carries one auxiliary switch plus one trip alarm switch (HQ type). ## Fit and panel integration The 3VA1163-1AA36-0AF0 shares the same footprint as other 3VA1 frame-160 devices: 70 mm depth, 76.2 mm width, 130 mm height. It mounts on a DIN rail or via the MCCB-style screw-down base. The IP40 protection on the front means it is suited for dry indoor panels; if the enclosure itself is not sealed, keep washdown or dust away from the front face. The 38 W maximum power loss at full load should be factored into the panel thermal budget — it is not negligible in a densely packed cabinet. ## What the ratings mean for the buyer The 63 A rated continuous current (Iu) is the maximum load the disconnector can carry continuously without exceeding temperature limits. Because this is a switch disconnector — not a circuit breaker — it will not trip on overload; the load circuit must be protected upstream or downstream by a separate overcurrent device. The 800 V rated insulation voltage (Ui) gives headroom for 690 V AC systems. Mechanical endurance is rated at 15,000 operating cycles, which is typical for this class of MCCB-style switch.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1163-1AA36-0AF0 SENTRON Switch Disconnector, 63 A","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1163-1AA36-0AF0 switch disconnector, 63 A rated continuous current, 3-pole, IP40 front. Current lifecycle status. 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":"Terminal 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=509857&mlfb=3VA1163-1AA36-0AF0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1163-1AA36-0AF0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA1163-1AA36-0AF0 and how is it quoted?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at the time of quote."},{"question":"Will 3VA1163-1AA36-0AF0 drop into a panel specified for 3VA1110-5ED36-0AC0 without rewiring?","answer":"Yes — both parts share the same 70 mm depth, 76.2 mm width, and 130 mm height, and both use front terminal connections. The panel cutout and mounting footprint are identical, so no rewiring or re-drilling is needed for the swap."},{"question":"What is the depth of 3VA1163-1AA36-0AF0?","answer":"The depth is 70 mm, matching the standard 3VA1 frame-160 footprint."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1163-1AA36-0AF0","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/3VA1163-1AA36-0AF0 when reusing this data. 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