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The 15 000 mechanical endurance cycles (latching endurance) means the mechanism is rated for that many no-load operations before wear-out. Under load, the electrical endurance will be lower — this is a disconnector, not a contactor for frequent switching. The IP40 front protection keeps out tools and small objects but not moisture; install it in a dry, indoor panel or add an IP54-rated enclosure if the environment has condensation or washdown. Switch disconnectors of this class are used in industrial power distribution to provide a visible break for safe isolation during maintenance, or to switch loads on/off under normal operating conditions. The 4-pole configuration suits three-phase systems with a switched neutral — common in European and IEC-distribution panels where the neutral must be disconnected for full isolation. The shunt trip release makes it suitable for integration into safety circuits or remote-controlled disconnection schemes in process lines, conveyor systems, or machine tools.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3VA1163-1AA42-0HA0 SENTRON Switch Disconnector, 63 A","metaDescription":"Siemens SENTRON 3VA1163-1AA42-0HA0 switch disconnector, 63 A rated continuous current, 4-pole, 690 V AC / 600 V DC. Shunt trip release. Current lifecycle stage. Quoted to order.","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":"Yes","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":"Without","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":"Shunt trip (STL)","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":"0","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=136961&mlfb=3VA1163-1AA42-0HA0","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3VA1163-1AA42-0HA0/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the 3VA1163-1AA42-0HA0 used for?","answer":"It is a 4-pole switch disconnector rated 63 A for isolating three-phase circuits with a switched neutral, without overload or short-circuit protection. The shunt trip release allows remote tripping for safety or process control."},{"question":"Where can I buy the 3VA1163-1AA42-0HA0?","answer":"This part is sourced to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Submit a request for quote to confirm current availability and pricing."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3VA1163-1AA42-0HA0","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/3VA1163-1AA42-0HA0 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","indexable":true}}