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The 63 A rated continuous current (Iu) sets the maximum load this disconnect can carry without exceeding its thermal limits — sized for a 63 A feeder or a motor branch circuit at that ampacity. The 690 V AC rating covers standard 400 V three-phase systems with headroom for 480 V or 600 V line-to-line supplies; the 600 V DC rating makes it usable in battery banks or DC bus disconnects within that voltage ceiling. ## Auxiliary contacts and integration No undervoltage release or voltage trigger is fitted; if you need undervoltage protection, that's a different order code. The main circuit connects via busbar connection at the front terminals — typical for panel-mounted disconnects where busbars run horizontally across the switchgear. An optional motor drive (listed as a product extension) allows remote motorized operation.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1163-1AA42-0AE0 SENTRON Switch Disconnector, 63 A","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1163-1AA42-0AE0 switch disconnector, 63 A rated continuous current, 4-pole, 690 V AC / 600 V DC, IP40 front. Current lifecycle stage. Sourced to order against RF","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"70 mm","Width":"101.6 mm","Height":"130 mm","Limited To 1 S":"2 kA","Trip indicator":"No","Number of poles":"4","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":"4 auxiliary switches 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":"600 V","Undervoltage Release With Leading Contact":"No","Product extension / optional / motor drive":"Yes","Number of CO contacts / for auxiliary contacts":"4","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=246146&mlfb=3VA1163-1AA42-0AE0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1163-1AA42-0AE0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 3VA1163-1AA42-0AE0 and how is it quoted?","answer":"This part is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm price and lead time."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Siemens provide for 3VA1163-1AA42-0AE0?","answer":"Siemens SENTRON components typically carry CE marking and are designed to IEC/EN 60947-3 for switch-disconnectors. Specific RoHS/REACH declarations and UL recognition should be verified against the manufacturer's current documentation for this order code."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1163-1AA42-0AE0","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/3VA1163-1AA42-0AE0 when reusing this data. 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